June 15 North v South Golf Day at La Manga Club
A fun fundraiser with optional summer barbecue at the prestigious La Manga Club resort This informal golfing contest is a charity event in support of ‘The Childrens Project’, funds being raised through a 15-euro entry fee. In addition, “mulligans..

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FC Cartagena season tickets go up by 150 euros
The price for new season ticket holders has increased at the Cartagena side The cost of season tickets for Fútbol Club Cartagena has increased for the 2023/24 season. Last season, the price for a new season ticket to watch FC Cartagena was 245..

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Fabulous new mural artwork presented in Cartagena
Kraser presents Inflexión Acuática close to the seafront in the centre of Cartagena The urban artist Kraser (real name José Jorge Nicolás Salas, born in Cartagena in 1977) has created a stunning new piece of mural artwork in Calle Gisbert in the..

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Cartagena street markets open as usual this bank holiday Friday
The weekly street markets in Cartagena will be open this Friday as normal on the Day of the Region of Murcia holiday The municipal street markets that are set up in and around Cartagena every Friday will also be open this Friday June 9, despite..

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Cartagena brings in the big guns to tackle mosquitoes
All public parks, gardens and residential streets in Cartagena will be sprayed against the pests throughout the summer Mosquito populations are flourishing throughout the Region of Murcia following several muggy weeks with plenty of rain and..

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The Murcia beach competing to be crowned Best In Spain
Condé Nast Traveler magazine has already shortlisted 50 spectacular Spanish coastlines The Region of Murcia is well-known around the globe for its spectacular coastlines which have won their own string of awards over the years, but this summer..

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Extra guided tours and escape room dates as the Ancient Egypt and Cleopatra season in Cartagena proves extremely popular
The main exhibition of Treasures of Ancient Egypt is at the Roman Augusteum in Cartagena The ongoing season of exhibitions and visits related to Cleopatra and Ancient Egypt in Cartagena are proving so popular that the local tourism authorities have..

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Cartagena sails into summer with 15,000 cruise passengers on the docket
Eleven liners will cruise into the Cartagena port this month, one of which is a luxury ship The cruise tourism season has started with a bang in Cartagena, with each month bringing progressively more visitors to the Murcia coastal municipality..

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7 Cartagena beaches to have summer lifeguards on duty from June 1
The rest of Cartagena’s beaches will have lifeguards from mid-June onwards Despite the unstable weather in recent days, the City Hall of Cartagena has reported an increase in the number of people going down to the beaches of the municipality..

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5 days out with a difference in the Region of Murcia!
Treasures not far from the beaches of the Costa Cálida, selected by the Murcia tourist board We all know that the most common reasons for visiting the Costa Cálida are the warm climate, the fabulous beaches and the clear waters of the Mediterranean..

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May and June 2023 Cartagena harbour tours with boat trip included
Discover the beauty and history of the harbour of Cartagena with Mediterranean Cartagena Tours The fine weather appears to have settled in the Costa Cálida for the summer of 2023 and with it the superb Cartagena Harbour tours run by Mediterranean..

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Gluten-free meals and a special breakfast offer at La Solana restaurant in La Manga Club!
La Solana is the onsite restaurant at the prestigious La Quinta Club in La Manga Club La Solana Bar and Restaurant at La Quinta Club in La Manga Club has recently become the only establishment in the area to be fully recognised and accredited by the..

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Safe and effective laser treatment for warts and moles with Clinica Diaz Caparros
The CO2 laser removes most skin lesions in just 10 minutes and is virtually painless Warts, moles and seborrheic keratosis (benign skin growth), while not usually considered serious health conditions, can be bothersome and cause patients to feel..

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Bathing jetties on Mar Menor beaches will be ready in June
For another year running, floating pontoons will be needed to swim in the Mar Menor due to the flotsam and jetsam on the shore The polluted state of the Mar Menor lagoon means that, for yet another year, temporary floating pontoons will have to..

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Tickets go on sale on April 20 for the 2023 La Mar de Músicas festival in Cartagena
The spotlight falls on Canada at La Mar de Músicas from July 14 to 22 Tickets and season tickets go on sale on Thursday April 20 for this year’s La Mar de Músicas season of live concerts in Cartagena, immediately following the official presentation..

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Non-ablative laser treatment for rejuvenated skin without surgery from Clinica Diaz Caparros
Díaz Caparrós Clinic offers the best and most innovative aesthetic treatments in the Murcia Region Are you searching for a way to achieve more youthful, glowing skin without the hassle of a surgical procedure? Then non-ablative laser may be..

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Traditional festive confectionary in the Region of Murcia
The taste of Christmas in the Costa Cálida Christmas sweets are as much a part of the festive season in the Costa Cálida as the tree, the presents, Midnight Mass, the sound of sleigh bells and “Love Actually” on the TV, and while the Region..

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The sense of smell: a vital source of information, says Clinica Diaz Caparros
Díaz Caparrós Clinic offers the best and most innovative olfactory treatments in the Murcia Region Smell is a purely chemical sense, residing in the roof of our nostrils, right between our eyes, allowing us to differentiate between more than..

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Murcia traditions: All Saints and All Souls, 1st and 2nd November
What are the All Saints and All Souls Day Halloween traditions in Murcia? This next week is the celebration of All Saints Day on November 2 and All Souls day on November 2. The fiesta on November 1 is a National Holiday, a red day, so most retail..

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Licor 43 offers new chocolate liqueur at the Experiencia 43 visitors centre just outside Cartagena
Licor 43 Chocolate can be purchased only in selected restaurants and at Experiencia 43! For seventy-six years Licor 43, produced in Cartagena, has been one of the most popular liqueurs in Spain, proving to be an international success as it has been..

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19 delicious gastro experiences in and around Murcia, Cartagena and Lorca!
Wine, cheese, honey, beer, liqueurs, wild plants, coffee… just some of the gastronomic delights awaiting you in the Costa Cálida! Of course tourism in the three largest cities of the Region of Murcia (Lorca, Cartagena and the regional capital)..

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June 8 to 11 Annual Puerto de Sabores tapas and gastronomy fair on the seafront in Cartagena
Tasty tapas on the esplanade right in the heart of Cartagena! The annual “Puerto de Sabores” gastronomic event returns to the seafront near the main Town Hall building of Cartagena over the long weekend of June 8 to 11, featuring a wide variety..

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June 10 Guided tour of the paleontological site of Cueva Victoria in Cartagena
Thousands of fossilized remains from the Ice Age have been found in Cueva Victoria and these may include the first hominids to have entered Europe from Africa On Saturday June 10 there is a rare chance to enjoy a guided visit to the Cueva Victoria..

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June 16 Atmospheric boat trip and live concert by Nunatak in the harbour of Cartagena
Nunatak perform to a select audience of just 200 at the Fuerte de Navidad in Cartagena UPDATE: This event is now fully sold out (25/5/23) The annual “Conciertos del Fuerte” concert cycle has been running in Cartagena for a decade now, consisting..

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June 16 to 18 Costume bathing and an early 20th century weekend of beach fun in El Portus
The Modernists Association of Cartagena host a great weekend of fun historical re-enactment! A highly original weekend of bathing and barbecues is being held by the Modernists Association of Cartagena from June 16 to 18 in the village of El Portú..

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Cleopatra and Ancient Egypt season in Cartagena summer 2023
A superb exhibition, guided tours and family activities explore the influence of Cleopatra on the Roman city of Carthago Nova A season of tours, exhibitions and activities related to the revered Egyptian Queen Cleopatra and other aspects of Egyptology..

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Cartagena offers 6 gastro-activities to learn about local food and drink specialities
Cheese, coffee, artisan beer and liqueurs are among the products featured in the list of Cartagena gastro-experiences! Within the gastronomic tourism package put together by the regional tourist board of Murcia under the title “1,001 sabores de..

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June 30 Atmospheric boat trip and live concert by Quique González and Toni Brunet in the harbour of Cartagena
Quique González performs to a select audience of just 200 at the Fuerte de Navidad in Cartagena Update; all tickets for this event have been sold (25/05/2023) The annual “Conciertos del Fuerte” concert cycle has been running in Cartagena for..

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Until August 27 Playmobil history exhibition at the ARQUA museum in Cartagena
The history of Mediterranean civilizations and cultures in a series of Playmobil tableaux The national “ARQUA” underwater archaeology museum in Cartagena is holding an unusual exhibition throughout the spring and most of the summer, illustrating..

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July 7 Boat trip and live concert by DePedro in the harbour of Cartagena
DePedro performs to a select audience of just 200 at the Fuerte de Navidad in Cartagena The annual “Conciertos del Fuerte” concert cycle is being held in 2023 for the 10th time, consisting of a series of events at the 19th century fortification..

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Get to know the Region of Murcia in just 3 days!
Capture the essence of the Costa Cálida in the course of a long weekend Are you taking advantage of the warm spring weather to spend a long weekend in the Costa Cálida? Or maybe you live here and have friends who are coming to explore the Region..

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Cartagena demo workers make shock Roman discovery while knocking down a 19th century building
Workers in the Murcian city were in the middle of demolishing a 19th century building when they came across an ancient Roman column Demo workers in Cartagena, Spain received a shock while they were knocking down a building in the Murcian city.  ..

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Experiencia 43, a fascinating half-day out at the home of Licor 43 just outside Cartagena
Learn more about the most popular liqueur in Spain on a guided tour of the factory and museum The tour includes tastings and a chance to pick up a great gift pack. The Licor 43 Experience offers visitors the chance to get to know one of Spain..

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4 historic monuments and heritage sites in Murcia at risk of disappearing
The state of ruin of the structures has prompted their inclusion on the Red Heritage List Four architectural buildings in the Region of Murcia are very different from each other in terms of time period and design, but they share one common trait..

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New bus routes in the Cartagena and Mar Menor area
There are now buses connecting Cartagena, La Manga, Torre Pacheco and Los Alcázares The new bus system came into effect across the Region of Murcia on Friday December 3 and included in the new plan are several remodelled routes in the Cartagena..

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Sendero Azul gentle walking route from Cartagena port to Cala Cortina
The “Sendero Azul”runs alongside the port and past the docks The Sendero Azul del Puerto de Cartagena is a gentle coastal walking route which runs from the Yacht club (next to the cruise ship port) on the main waterfront in the city down to..

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Espacio Mediterráneo shopping centre Cartagena Murcia: open seven days a week
Where to shop in Cartagena and the Mar Menor Murcia The Espacio Mediterráneo shopping centre is on the eastern outskirts of Cartagena, heading out of the city towards La Manga and  the Mar Menor, and contains a full selection of shopping opportunities..

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The Castillo de la Concepción, a hilltop fortress at the highest point in the historic city of Cartagena
The old keep has been converted into a museum dealing with the 3,000-year history of Cartagena The Castillo de la Concepción is a 13th or 14th century medieval fortress at the top of the hill known as the Cerro de la Concepción in Cartagena..

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Calblanque regional park
A great area area for walking with several wild and picturesque beaches 1,882 hectares of land in Calblanque have been a protected nature reserve since 1987 in recognition of the fact that the area is one of the most typical of the coastline of..

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Carthaginians crushed as Romans invade Cartagena
Locals say Hannibal has let them all down by chasing off across the Alps to attack Rome CLICK ON GALLERY TO ENLARGE IMAGES Qart-Hadast is no more following a successful invasion by the Romans yesterday and local residents have awoken this morning..

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The batteries and gun emplacements at Castillitos and El Jorel, Cabo Tiñoso
Cartagena Spain, following the military trail, Cabo Tiñoso ("the guns") These two battery emplacements are well worth a visit, whether you have any interest in military history or not, and are a great place to take the visitors, offering..

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Opening hours Cartagena museums throughout the year
Cartagena has a good selection of monuments and museums which can be visited in combination with exhibitions, trips out or concerts. The long and varied history of Cartagena has attracted a succession of different cultures, each leaving its own trace..

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The Local Social in Los Belones
Social Club, Los Belones The “Local Social” of Los Belones is on the main road, opposite the church, and it hosts many kinds of leisure activity for inhabitants of the village. The single-storey building contains a small office from which..

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Where is Los Nietos
Los Nietos falls within the administrative district of Rincón de San Ginés, Cartagena municipality Cartagena is a vast municipality, covering 558 square kilometres, the City of Cartagena and port at the heart of the municipality. For administrative..

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Where is Cabo de Palos
Cabo de Palos lies within the administrative district of Rincón de San Ginés, Cartagena municipality Cartagena is a vast municipality, covering 558 square kilometres, with the city and port of Cartagena at its heart. For administrative purposes..

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Where is Mar de Cristal
Mar de Cristal lies within the administrative district of Rincón de San Ginés, Cartagena municipality Cartagena is a vast municipality, covering 558 square kilometres, the City of Cartagena and port at the heart of the municipality. For administrative..

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Where is La Manga del Mar Menor
La Manga lies within the administrative district of Rincón de San Ginés, Cartagena municipality There is a great deal of confusion over the definitions of "La Manga" in this corner of the Mar Menor. The administrative district of La..

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History of Los Belones
A brief history of Los Belones, and the Rincón de San Ginés Los Belones forms part of the administrative area of Rincón de San Ginés, an easterly corner of the modern Cartagena municipality, the history of the area closely linked to the various..

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Where is Los Belones
Los Belones falls within the administrative district of Rincón de San Ginés, Cartagena municipality Cartagena is a vast municipality, covering 558 square kilometres, the City of Cartagena and port at the heart of the municipality. For administrative..

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The Casino of Cartagena
The Casino occupies an 18th century palatial home in the centre of Cartagena The casino of Cartagena occupies an impressive 18th century building in the main pedestrian street of the old city centre, the Calle Mayor, just a couple of hundred metres..

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Auditorio Parque Torres and Castillo Arabe
These two spaces are open air spaces, used during the summer for outdoor concerts and events. The Auditorio Parque Torres is a purpose built open air auditorium, located high above Cartagena at the foot of the Parque Torres. It’s primarily used..

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Paseo Alfonso XII
The dockside area is known as the Muelle Alfonso XII The Paseo Alfonso XII is the main road which runs alongside the waterfront of Cartagena. On the one side is the old quarter of the city and imposing Muralla del Mar, the wall which protected the..

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Palacio Consistorial, Cartagena
Palacio Consistorial in Cartagena is also known as the Casa Consistorial Cartagena The Casa Consistorial, or Palacio Consistorial, is the building which houses the Town Hall of Cartagena. The modernist building was originally completed in 1907..

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Museo Naval Cartagena
Cartagena Naval Museum The Museo Naval of Cartagena transferred to its new location in May 2012. The Museum is located in a building which is generally referred to as the CIM building, CIM standing for Cuartel de Instrucción de Marinería, a location..

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El Batel, Auditorio y Centro de Congresos, Cartagena
Auditorium and Conference Centre El Batel in Cartagena  Tickets for performances at the El Batel Auditorio and Congress Centre in Cartagena are available from www.ticketmaster.es or directly from the auditorium. The Auditorio y Palacio de..

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The sinking of the Castillo de Olite
The worst naval catastrophe of the Spanish Civil War took place in the harbour of Cartagena The story of the Castillo de Olite, sunk in 1939 in Cartagena It is generally agreed by historians that the final phase of the Civil War in Spain lasted..

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ARQUA, Marine Archaeology Museum, Cartagena
Cartagena, ARQUA, Museo Nacional de Arqueologia Subacuatica. Located in the Paseo del Muelle Alfonso XII, next to the cruise ship terminal, this museum has been designed as a window into the world of underwater archaeology, the cutting edge building..

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The Muralla Bizantina, Cartagena, art gallery and archaeological site
The Muralla Bizantina also contains remains of the Roman Theatre in its basement This is an interesting location, and can be added into any Cartagena itinerary as it is both a very attractive art gallery which hosts some excellent exhibitions and..

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