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What to see in Cartagena in 2 days

2 days 16 experiences 6 where to eat from 2€

2-day itinerary for Cartagena (Spain): what to see, where to eat and skip-the-line tickets. Build your free custom plan.

Cartagena blends history, monuments, coast and food at every turn. Here's a 2-day itinerary organised by area, with the must-sees, where to eat and skip-the-line tickets to make the most of your trip.

Practical info · Cartagena

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Best time to visitAll year
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Ideal length2 days
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BudgetMid-range · €€
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Getting aroundOn foot
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Known forHistory, monuments, coast and food

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What to see in Cartagena day by day

Day 1Old Town · Port

Teatro Romano de Cartagena
Teatro del siglo I a.C. redescubierto en 1988, con un museo que conduce hasta las gradas.
from 6€
Calle Mayor
Eje peatonal del centro con fachadas modernistas y terrazas.
Free
Augusteum
Restos de un edificio dedicado al culto imperial romano junto al antiguo foro.
from 2€
Iglesia de la Caridad
Basílica que alberga a la patrona de la ciudad, la Virgen de la Caridad.
Free
Muralla de Carlos III
Tramo del recinto amurallado del siglo XVIII que rodeaba la ciudad histórica.
Free
🍽️ Magoga
Restaurante con estrella Michelin de cocina cartagenera de producto.
~70€
🍽️ El Barrio de San Roque
Cocina tradicional de la zona en un edificio modernista del centro.
~35€
Museo Nacional de Arqueología Subacuática (ARQUA)
Museo del patrimonio arqueológico sumergido con hallazgos de pecios del Mediterráneo.
from 3€
Submarino Peral
Primer submarino de propulsión eléctrica del mundo, expuesto en el paseo del puerto.
Free
Palacio Consistorial
Ayuntamiento modernista de principios del siglo XX en la plaza que abre al puerto.
Free
Puerto de Cartagena y Paseo Alfonso XII
Paseo marítimo junto a la dársena, punto de partida de los barcos turísticos por la bahía.
Free
🍽️ Techos Bajos
Cocina informal de pescado y arroces cerca del paseo del puerto.
~25€

Day 2Cerro de la Concepción · Molinete

Refugio-Museo de la Guerra Civil
Galería subterránea excavada en la roca que servía de refugio antiaéreo durante la guerra.
from 3€
Castillo de la Concepción
Fortaleza medieval en lo alto del Parque Torres, con centro de interpretación y vistas al puerto.
from 4€
Anfiteatro Romano
Restos del anfiteatro romano visibles bajo la antigua plaza de toros del siglo XIX.
Free
Barrio del Foro Romano (Molinete)
Yacimiento del antiguo barrio portuario romano con termas y edificios de culto musealizados.
from 5€
Casa de la Fortuna
Casa señorial romana del siglo I a.C. con pinturas murales y pavimentos conservados.
from 2€
Muralla Púnica
Centro de interpretación sobre los restos de la muralla que levantaron los cartagineses.
from 3€
Cerro del Molinete
Parque arqueológico en la colina que domina el casco antiguo, con miradores sobre la ciudad.
Free

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Frequently asked questions about Cartagena

How many days do I need to see Cartagena?

With 2 days you can see the must-sees of Cartagena. Our tool organizes each day by area so you don't waste time getting around.

When is the best time to visit Cartagena?

The best time to visit Cartagena is year-round, thanks to its warm climate. That said, Trip Planner builds your itinerary for any season and adapts it to your pace.

How do you get around Cartagena?

It's a very walkable city: the centre is compact and almost everything is close by, so you'll get around mostly on foot. Plus, our plan groups each day by area so you barely waste time getting around.

What to visit in Cartagena?

The must-sees in Cartagena: Teatro Romano de Cartagena, Castillo de la Concepción, Museo Nacional de Arqueología Subacuática (ARQUA) and Submarino Peral. This guide organises them day by day, with times, a map and skip-the-line tickets.

How much does it cost to visit Cartagena?

It depends on your budget. With Trip Planner you set how much you want to spend per day and the plan adapts, combining free and paid activities.

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