Hotels in Cartagena

There is a city in Spain which contains one of the ports disputed by many civilizations for many years. Its privileged geographical situation was enviable for all people who wanted to leave their banners and live near the sea, in an excellent environment.

We talk Cartagena, a city with nearly 3,000 years of history. It is located south of Murcia, half an hour's drive away. It is also very close to the Bay of La Manga.

If you are wishing for a dream vacation, do not hesitate to book one of the hotels in Cartagena, a destination that meets monuments of very different civilizations.

In addition, Cartagena boasts wonderful beaches, such as Gollerón, calm waters and fine white sand. If you want to know more of the coast of the city, go to "Beaches in Cartagena" section.

Cartagena is considered by cultural and historical heritage thanks to the many monuments preserved. His casitllos themselves up as kings of town, and most of them are in the Azohía, a half hour drive to the south. The most famous and popular is the Military Castle Azohía. To get have to walk down a path few minutes.

On the other hand, if you book a centrally located hotel in Cartagena, you will be very near the most important monuments of the city, the Palace Hall. It is a majestic white marble building built on, and it is advisable to contemplate both day and night.

But if something overwhelms visitors to Cartagena, the Roman theater is located in the heart of the city. If you want to know more about this amazing discovery, do not miss the "Museums in Cartagena" section.

As we mentioned, Cartagena has many museums of high quality. Since Amimir.com point out some of the most representative and popular:

• The Roman Theatre Museum, dedicated to the project of excavation, restoration and enhancement of the remains that were found. You can see archaeological pieces, plus a tour inside the city and its Roman Theatre.

• Municipal Archaeological Museum: If you visit this museum you will know in detail the history of Cartagena. Inside you will experience a journey that goes from prehistory to the nineteenth century. In addition, the visit also you can visit the necropolis of San Anton. Like the Roman Theatre Museum Cartagena, it closed on Mondays.

• National Museum of Underwater Archaeology: This museum displays all objects and debris recovered from the seabed. From amphoras to anchors, through an elephant tusk with Phoenician details. To put the icing on the cake, a full-scale Roman ship. You'll be bowled. Eye: This museum also closed on Mondays.

We know that if tourism is summer, the heat can end up holding you back in your hotel room, with air conditioning. But that is not worth Cartagena: Cala Cortina is located close to the center and to access it you have to cross a tunnel. Have you ever seen such a curious access? By the way, if you have goggles recommend you take them as it is an ideal area for diving.

If you are someone who prefer uncrowded beaches and do not mind taking the car to access them, you recommend two that are very close to the city:

• Calblanque Beach: is located in the Natural Park east of Cartagena. It is an almost unspoilt coastline and you can explore freely.

• Cala Cerrada: Military Castle is near the Azohía and its approaches are somewhat complicacos if you go on foot. A beach for adventurous!

Because of the rugged terrain of Cartagena, to see the city at your feet is not difficult. From Amimir.com we recommend some of the best viewpoints. For example, from the Military Castle previously mentioned, you can contemplate the horizon for arriving ships.

At the top of the Mount of Ashes, near the beach Calblanque, it is located a military base for many years. The reason? The views can be seen from there could prevent any possible invasion should occur from the sea. Today, it is a beautiful viewpoint offering great postcards.

If you do not want to alienate much of your hotel in Cartagena, there is a panoramic elevator in the center that rises one of the castles in the city. Although the ticket worth 1.50 euros, will save you the effort of having to climb slopes to enjoy the streets of Cartagena. Totally recommended!

What a beautiful city Cartagena, right? As if what you have told here you are not convinced, we'll have some secrets of Cartagena you'll love.

... Did you know that the smallest width of La Manga is only 100 meters?

... Did you know that in Toledo and Albacete there are churches that are written in the dome "Cartagena Church"? This is because in times of decay of Cartagena part of their heritage was transported to other cities.

... Did you know that in the S. XIX arrives to Cartagena a coffin that is not claimed by anyone? A few days later a letter arrives from A Coruña in which the claim. Along the way they were appearing cases of vampirism and some say it was Dracula himself inside. Arriving A Coruña, nobody complained. He returned to Cartagena and it was a man who never left the sun. Days later, he disappeared forever.

... Did you know that some say that the Cathedral of Cartagena was founded by the Apostle Santiago?