Cartagena
Spain · Regi�n de MurciaES
City and port on the Mediterranean
Cartagena is a city in the Region of Murcia in Spain. As of 2024, with a population of 219,235, it is the 2nd-largest city in Murcia and the 25th-largest in Spain. The city lies in a natural harbour of the Mediterranean coastline of the southeast of the Iberian Peninsula. The wider urban or metropolitan area of Cartagena, known as Campo de Cartagena, has a population of 409,586 inhabitants.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 220,704
- Coordinates
- 37.605, -0.986
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Elevation
- 10 m
Overview of Cartagena
Cartagena is the kind of compact city you find in Regi�n de Murcia, Spain. Its resident count stands at approximately 220,704. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. What stands out most: nightlife, nature and sports. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Cartagena
Nightlife in Cartagena
(4)Our data lists Clubs, Disco, Festival and Nightlife as nightlife options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Cartagena.
Nature in Cartagena
(3)The nature shortlist for Cartagena: Countryside, Geological Formations and Volcanoes. All of it is drawn from Cartagena's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Sports in Cartagena
(3)Cartagena records Golf, Horse Trails and Tennis under sports. All of it is drawn from Cartagena's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Culture in Cartagena
(2)Looking for culture? Cartagena has Cathedrals and Docks. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Cartagena.
Adventure in Cartagena
(1)Under adventure, Cartagena is tagged with Treasure Hunts. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Cartagena.
Best time to visit Cartagena
Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Reach Cartagena by regional transport from the nearest hub in Regi�n de Murcia; the core is compact enough to walk. Time zone: Europe/Madrid.
Similar destinations
Places near Cartagena that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cartagena known for?
- Cartagena, in Regi�n de Murcia, Spain, is best known for nightlife, nature and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 220,704 residents.
- What can you do in Cartagena?
- Recorded activities in Cartagena include Clubs, Disco, Festival, Nightlife and Countryside. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Cartagena?
- Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Cartagena located?
- Cartagena is located in Regi�n de Murcia, Spain. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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