Top Things to do in Cartagena
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Top 8 Hidden Gems Things to do in Cartagena, Region of Murcia
Discover the best top things to do in Cartagena, Spain including Centro de Artesania de Cartagena, Murcia Trike Tours, Carthago Escape Room, Playa de Calblanque, Bateria de Castillitos, Bateria de las Cenizas, Experiencia 43, Casa de la Fortuna.
Restaurants in Cartagena
1. Centro de Artesania de Cartagena
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 144 reviews
The Craft Centre is located in Calle Honda, next to the well-known Plaza de los tres Reyes, and the Glorieta de San Francisco traffic circle. It occupies the ground floor of the building and the different rooms where the craftsmen exhibit their wares connect with one another. At the back, a room is dedicated to the temporary exhibitions and this is where the artists can display their newest creations each month.
Reviewed By randjsisson - Southampton, United Kingdom
Wonderful unique handicrafts, and Antonio is very knowledgeable, and helpful, excellent items to suit all pockets from jewellery, pottery and clothing.
2. Murcia Trike Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 115 reviews
Chauffeur driven trike tours in and around the beautiful city of Cartagena, the Costa Calida and Mar Menor regions.
3. Carthago Escape Room
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 216 reviews
4. Playa de Calblanque
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 912 reviews
Reviewed By Ju38 - York, United Kingdom
Natural beach and coves. Stunning setting. Take everything you need with you as there are no facilities whatsoever but that keeps this area beautiful and natural. Lifeguards are present in peak season. We drove to the plentiful parking areas (which are free) however I believe in peak season you park up before entering and they provide a bus to the coves. Plenty of walking to be had around the nature reserve too, provided the sun isn’t too hot! My favourite beach for sure!
5. Bateria de Castillitos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 885 reviews
Reviewed By V4487QRalanw - Elland, United Kingdom
Stunningly beautiful drive up the mountain road. The views are utterly breathtaking. There are several passing places along the mainly single track road, some are in places where photography is a must. Small car park at the entrance to the castillitos with a 500 metre walk to the first of the gun replacements. Very windy when I was there but 360 views were just fabulous. Well worth a couple of hours if the weather is not too hazy.
6. Bateria de las Cenizas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 123 reviews
Reviewed By crn2108 - Sheffield, United Kingdom
Difficult to find! I followed the address from here and it took me completely to the wrong place. Here is the google maps plus code for the parking (H5WG+95 Atamaría, Spain) and then the one for the entrance to the hike (H5VG+F6 Atamaría, Spain) I suggest not using Apple maps as this tried to lead me onto the golf course! I got a few funny looks! Lol. The hike itself was great, a wide, stoned, snake like path all the way up with lovely views at different points along the way. It took me around 30 minutes to reach the top and when I got there it was amazing! The views of the la manga strip and the Mediterranean are stunning and the history which remains is mesmerising (the photos people post don’t really do the vickers artillery guns justice) - I would 100% recommend this hike to all interested, it’s definitely worth it. Be sure to take plenty of water, snacks and hike at a sensible time to avoid over heating. Happy hiking ????????☺️
7. Experiencia 43
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 258 reviews
Reviewed By davidgK3816WU - Bedar, Spain
Professional, interesting, informative and friendly trip to a successful local business in the Cartagena region performing on a global stage. We had an efficient online booking experience followed by a totally professional presentation by Raquel of an extremely interesting company and manufacturing process. Great fun overall and thoroughly enjoyable sampling of a many delicious products.
8. Casa de la Fortuna
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 184 reviews
The Fortuna House will take you to the domestic environment of the Roman Cartagena during the first century. The different rooms that formed the house, the dining room where the family celebrated the banquets, the salon in which the lord of the house received his visitors or to the bedrooms and private part of the house. Their objects of personal adornment, chandeliers, dishes, among others, will help you understand the fashions and customs of the time. At the same time, you will be able to admire the beauty of its murals and mosaics with a variety of reasons such as the Swan - image of the house -, swastikas, flowers or pomegranates. All laden with a great mythological symbolism.
Reviewed By JCBShipley - Shipley, United Kingdom
Although built over by other buildings, this archeological site does give a good understanding of how this modest house was accessed from the street and designed and lived in. The displays are informative and give more detail than the larger scale remains in the Roman Forum site. Only requires a short visit - under an hour - and well worth the €2.50 entrance charge.
