Tour of the Roman Forum Museum Molinete in Cartagena
Cartagena, Murcia
Museums and Exhibitions
Desde
€7.00
What to do in Cartagena
Plans, activities and things to see in Cartagena
Cartagena
About Cartagena
Cartagena combines one of the most rugged stretches of Mediterranean coastline with a mining sierra interior that produces a landscape of remarkable industrial and natural singularity. Diving is the standout activity: World War II wrecks in the Mar Menor and the rocky seabeds of Calblanque Regional Park are reference destinations for divers from across Spain. Sea kayaking along the Portmán coast and Calblanque coves gives access to spots only reachable from the water.
Hiking on Monte Roldán and...
Cartagena combines one of the most rugged stretches of Mediterranean coastline with a mining sierra interior that produces a landscape of remarkable industrial and natural singularity. Diving is the standout activity: World War II wrecks in the Mar Menor and the rocky seabeds of Calblanque Regional Park are reference destinations for divers from across Spain. Sea kayaking along the Portmán coast and Calblanque coves gives access to spots only reachable from the water.
Hiking on Monte Roldán and the Calblanque Regional Park trails adds a land dimension with cliff-top and pine forest routes overlooking the Mediterranean. MTB riders find the mining sierra — with its spoil heaps and abandoned mines — a distinctive setting for technical routes. Kitesurfing benefits from favourable conditions on the beaches open to the levante wind, and snorkelling at Cala Cortina or the nearby islands is accessible to all levels.
Highlights
- • Scuba diving on WWII wrecks and rocky seabeds of Calblanque Regional Park
- • Sea kayaking around Portmán coves and the unspoilt Calblanque coastline
- • MTB through the mining sierra past abandoned mines and industrial landscapes
- • Kitesurfing on levante-exposed beaches with reliable wind conditions
Best time to visit
Spring and autumn are ideal for diving and hiking; summer is peak season for kitesurfing and sea kayaking in warmer waters.
Practical tips
For wreck diving, always book with local centres who know the currents and visibility conditions specific to each dive site.
