Cartagena is located in the Southeast of Spain. It is the second-largest city in the Region of Murcia with a population of approximately 220.000 inhabitants. It mainly lives on Agriculture and tourism. Cartagena is the perfect place to visit if you’re looking for beautiful weather, local gastronomic dishes, and an amazing history.

Nearby the city you can enjoy Costa Cálida’s beaches of La Manga del Mar Menor, Calblanque, and la Azohía, among others. You can go hiking in the mountains of Roldán, La Muela or la Atalaya. The Roman Theatre of Cartagena is one of the most incredible attractions in the city, you can also visit the Barrio del Foro Romano, one of the biggest archaeological sites in all of Spain. Modernist architecture will be found throughout the city, including the Gran Hotel and the Town Hall. If you are into public art, then you will also be pleased to find out a fantastic street art scene.

One of the best things about visiting Cartagena is the delicious local cuisine. You must try caldero, a rice dish, like paella, named for the pot in which it is cooked. Another local specialty is marinera. This is a tapa of potato salad topped with a salt-cured anchovy atop a crispy bread ring. There are many streetside cafes around the city where you can taste the local coffee named “Asiático”.

If you like festivals, theatre and music there are many different ones you can join throughout the year, Cartagineses y Romanos, La Mar de Músicas, Trovalia, Festival de Cine del Mediterráneo, Festival de Jazz, etc.