Spanish
Cities and Towns
Once you have selected your preferred
region of Spain read up on some of the towns and cities to
narrow your choice for a property purchase. The most popular
of these are described in the following pages.
Alicante,
Almeria,
Altea,
Andalusia,
Aspe,
Barcelona,
Baza,
Benalmadena,
Benidorm,
Benitachell,
Blanes,
Calpe,
Cartegena,
Castilla la Macha,
Catalonia,
Crevillent,
Denia,
Elche,
Estepona,
Fuengirola,
Granada,
Guadix,
La Romana,
La Vega Baja,
Lorca,
Malaga,
Mar Menor,
Marbella,
Mazarron,
Mijas,
Murcia,
Nerja,
Orihuela,
Puerto Banus,
Quesada,
Salinas,
Salou,
Sitges,
Sotogrande,
Spanish regions,
Tabarca,
Taberno,
Tarragona,
Torremolinos,
Torrevieja,
Tossa del Mar,
Valencia,
Valencian Community,
Zurgena
Cartagena
Cartagena sits on the Costa Calida within
Murcia. Despite the scruffy views as you enter the city, you
will find within, a wealth of history and beautiful architecture.
If you explore the port area you will find a mixture of old
and new. The large naval base occupies a large area and throughout
the city, the importance of the port will become evident with
numerous buildings belonging to the navy, as well as a good
naval museum. You must see the Naval Headquarters, Artillery
Headquarters, Dockyard Gate and the Midshipman School.
Cartagena has always been a major port,
due to its unique position on the Mediterranean coast and
you will see high on the hilltops, several forts and castles.
Much of Cartagenas Roman history has long gone, however there
are sites, such as that under the current bullring that have
been excavated. The bullring was erected in 1854, over the
Roman amphitheatre. Over recent years many of the important
buildings in the city have been restored. Indeed, to this
day the work continues. There are numerous churches, palaces
and government buildings. You will also find several good
museums worthy of a visit.
There are plenty of parks and squares
to rest in, surrounded by good restaurants and bars and you
will almost certainly find life here very slow and easy going.
You will find the very helpful tourist office close to the
bus station at the end of Calle San Diego. They will supply
you with a good street map to make your visit easier. Most
of the sights can be found in one central area, all within
easy walking distance.
The seashore offers a wide range of
activities from sailing to windsurfing and good diving. The
local countryside is perfect for hiking, horseriding and cycling.
From Cartagena you can easily explore the ancient city of
Murcia, the coastal resorts of Mazarrón, Cala Cortina
and Cabo de Palos or a little further north, the world famous
resort of Mar Menor.
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