CARTAGENA

The Natural Setting of a Historical Scene

CARTAGENA

Cartagena is a city with a history spanning three millennia. It was a significant stronghold for Carthaginians, Romans, Visigoths, Muslims, and Christians, accumulating an immeasurable wealth of heritage.

The key lies in understanding why our ancestors were so intrigued by this territory. Considering the practical sense that humans have always had, the answer lies in nature: geographical conditions, strategic positioning, and climate highlighted the attractiveness of this land in both the past and present.

 

Cartagena boasts natural spaces of great interest, starting with its beaches, which become a leisure haven in the summer. The rugged Cartagena coastline, a sought-after refuge for sailors and the stage for legendary shipwrecks, allows for beaches of varying configurations. From secluded coves to urban beaches with all amenities.

In the La Manga del Mar Menor area, notable beaches include Barco Perdido, Cavanna and Galúa, equipped with all services, including accessible bathing areas for people with reduced mobility. One of their great attractions is the fine sand, where beach bars can be found. In the same area, you’ll discover Cala del Pino, offering a good level of services.

In the surroundings of Cabo de Palos, we have Playa de Levante and the magnificent underwater scenery of the Cabo de Palos – Islas Hormigas marine reserve. Additionally, there’s an interesting gastronomic offer with Caldero as the main protagonist.

Calblanque Beach, located in the Calblanque, Monte de las Cenizas, and Peña del Águila Regional Park, remains untouched, and its landscape is one of its attractions.

In the Azohia area, there are three beaches: del Cuartel, Chapineta, and San Ginés, with a mixed configuration featuring areas of sand, gravel, and pebbles.

The Sierra de La Muela, Cabo Tiñoso, and Roldán Natural Space are of great interest. It’s a cliffed mountain range with high ecological, geomorphological, and cultural significance. Its flora includes numerous species exclusive to the area and others shared with North Africa. The area is extensively used for hiking, cycling, and other recreational activities, and it also houses the marine depths of the municipality’s second fishing interest marine reserve Cabo Tiñoso.

Diving, in all its variations, is therefore one of Cartagena’s attractions, with suitable spaces and specialized companies to make the experience rewarding for enthusiasts.

The Cartagena coastline alternates between secluded coves, extensive beaches, and marine depths of great interest to divers.

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