The city of Cartagena is a port city open to the Mediterranean Sea through a wide bay. The natural port of Cartagena currently has two docks and its entrance is guarded by a series of castles and coastal batteries built in the 18th and 19th centuries.

The city is the headquarters of the Regional Assembly, the legislative body of the Autonomous Community.

In natural environments you can visit its two protected areas: to the west, Cabo Tiñoso, and to the east, the Calblanque regional park.

The beauty and conservation of Cartagena’s seabed have made it one of the favorite destinations for scuba diving in Spain. Places such as the marine reserves of Cabo de Palos and Islas Hormigas stand out, or the marine reserve of fishing interest of Cabo Tiñoso (west of the city), highlighting the large Posidonia meadows as well as the coral colonies. Likewise, you can find vestiges from other times, from Roman wrecks to ships sunk during the Civil War.

Among its most notable festivals are Holy Week, declared of International Tourist Interest in 2005, and Carthaginians and Romans, declared of International Tourist Interest in 2017.

One of the most unique products of Cartagena gastronomy are salted fish. The main fish dish in the cuisine of the city and its countryside is undoubtedly the caldero, combining rice and fish from the Mediterranean and Mar Menor. In addition to seafood products, there is also a varied offer of products from Campo de Cartagena. And, of course, the coffee, the Asian one, a mixture of coffee with condensed milk, cognac, cinnamon, Licor 43 and a lemon peel. All served in an exclusive glass glass made for this sole purpose.