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Cruises visiting Cartagena & all Cartagena cruises for 2013 - 2014

Cartagena is a Mediterranean city and naval station located in the Region of Murcia, south-eastern Spain. The rich Carthaginian heritage extends as far as the Sea Wall, built by Charles III in the 18th century, and which defines the old quarter. Overlooking the Mediterranean there are two elements which are clearly connected with the sea: the prototype of the submarine by the inventor Isaac Peral and the National Museum of Maritime Archaeology that is home to the National Centre of Underwater Archaeological Research highlighting aspects of naval construction from ancient times.

In the port area visitors are provided with fascinating historical information at the Monument to Heroes of Cavite. Among the numerous museums, Teatro Romano with the right blend of original features and reconstruction is amazing, while the Roman Theatre Museum built sympathetically around historic remains, and the Augusteum Roman Museum are also very well worth visiting. The Conception Castle that once served as a fortress provides a wonderful view of the port and explains the history of Cartgena from 229 BC.

The best way to discover the Modernist architecture of Cartagena is to take a walk along the Calle Mayor, which leads off the Plaza del Ayuntamiento square, while the fishing quarter of Santa Lucia is well worth visiting. To enjoy all the different types of cuisine in Murcia the best idea is to head for the northwest of the region, in order to visit the Sierra de Moratalla, Caravaca de la Cruz and Calasparra. Also of interest to many visitors are the beaches such as Los Nietos Beach with 2 km of fine dark stand and provision to enjoy various water sports.