What to do in Cartagena

Activities, attractions and tours
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Cartagena Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Cartagena has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Cartagena is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Cartagena to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Cartagena Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Cartagena.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Cartagena attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Diputación de Rincón de San Ginés

Unique features of Diputación de Rincón de San Ginés include the golf courses and spas. Make a stop by Calblanque, Monte de las Cenizas y Peña del Águila Regional Park or Playa de Mar de Cristal while you're exploring the area.

Diputación de Rincón de San Ginés
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Cabo de Palos

Travelers like the historic sites in Cabo de Palos, and Lighthouse of Cabo de Palos is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Cabo de Palos
La Azohía

La Azohia

You'll enjoy the monuments and historic sites in La Azohia. You might want to make time for a stop at Santa Elena Tower or Playa de San Ginés.

La Azohia
Some of the most gorgeous architecture. Spain is definitely on my list of places to revisit.

Cartagena Casco

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Historic sites, museums, and waterfront views are some highlights of Cartagena Casco. Make a stop by Punic wall of Cartagena or Gran Hotel while you're exploring.

Cartagena Casco
Great place for sunset or sunrise also for a visit during the day as there are some big old guns and fort there you can walk around! Also called “Cabo Tiñoso” #travel #sunrise #sunset #militaryhistory

Perín

You'll enjoy the monuments and historic sites in Perín. You might want to make time for a stop at Mirador Los Castillitos or Playa de El Portús.

Perín

El Beal

El Beal is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Los Nietos Beach and El Vivero.

El Beal

Day trip destinations from Cartagena