Guidebook for Cartagena

Lesley
Guidebook for Cartagena

Food Scene

Always made to feel welcome. Food is excellent and great value for money. Very friendly staff. Recently had the kitchen refitted. I recommend the Indian food. Some of the best I have tasted in the area. Live music at the weekends which is always great fun. Well worth a visit. https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g2187451-d3139628-r599248440-Paddy_Singhs_Restaurant-Los_Urrutias_Municipality_of_Cartagena.html#
SABOR MEDITERRANEO - Paddy's
9 Carretera de los Nietos
Always made to feel welcome. Food is excellent and great value for money. Very friendly staff. Recently had the kitchen refitted. I recommend the Indian food. Some of the best I have tasted in the area. Live music at the weekends which is always great fun. Well worth a visit. https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g2187451-d3139628-r599248440-Paddy_Singhs_Restaurant-Los_Urrutias_Municipality_of_Cartagena.html#
Fabulous Spanish food. Try their menu del dia. Excellent value and the drinks are included.
Restaurante Ruf-Mari
11 C. Fernando Dodero
Fabulous Spanish food. Try their menu del dia. Excellent value and the drinks are included.
A high standard Spanish cuisine. Everything is fresh. Very friendly owners/couple.
Restaurante Casa Valentín
1 Av. Unificación
A high standard Spanish cuisine. Everything is fresh. Very friendly owners/couple.
DON LORENZO’S restaurant has been voted as one of the top 10 eating establishments in the region of Murcia by LIFE IN SPAIN magazine. They are in the process of adding some new dishes to our menu but highly recommended is the Sunday carvery. All their food is fresh and locally sourced.
Don Lorenzo
33D C. Cipreses
DON LORENZO’S restaurant has been voted as one of the top 10 eating establishments in the region of Murcia by LIFE IN SPAIN magazine. They are in the process of adding some new dishes to our menu but highly recommended is the Sunday carvery. All their food is fresh and locally sourced.

Sightseeing

There is a combination of historic monuments, outstanding art deco buildings, a port and a thriving and lively inner city.
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Cartagena
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There is a combination of historic monuments, outstanding art deco buildings, a port and a thriving and lively inner city.
Spain's seventh-largest city's big enough to capture your attention yet small enough to explore in a day. Murcia, therefore, is the perfect day trip. Here's what you shouldn't miss seeing. Punte Viejo, Iglesia Catedral de Santa María en Murcia, Santuario de la Virgen de la Fuensanta, Teatro de Romea, Real Casino de Murcia.
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Murcia
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Spain's seventh-largest city's big enough to capture your attention yet small enough to explore in a day. Murcia, therefore, is the perfect day trip. Here's what you shouldn't miss seeing. Punte Viejo, Iglesia Catedral de Santa María en Murcia, Santuario de la Virgen de la Fuensanta, Teatro de Romea, Real Casino de Murcia.

Entertainment & Activities

Los Alcázares is a municipality and a coastal spa town and former fishing village on the western side of the Mar Menor in the autonomous community and province of Murcia. Great beaches, marina, fabulous restaurants and lively night scene
Los Alcázares
Los Alcázares is a municipality and a coastal spa town and former fishing village on the western side of the Mar Menor in the autonomous community and province of Murcia. Great beaches, marina, fabulous restaurants and lively night scene
The most famous Torrevieja Water park is Aquopolis but there are also 3 other water parks in the nearby region of Torrevieja. The other 3 water parks are a bit smaller but still worth a visit when you don’t want to stay a day at the beach. Two of the water parks are located in Torrevieja and one is located in the nearby municipality of Quesada. Keep in mind Aquopolis is the biggest one in Torrevieja but also the most expensive one. So if you just want to enjoy a nice swimming pool with the kids you might want to consider the smaller ones.
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Aquopolis Torrevieja
s/n Av. Delfina Viudes
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The most famous Torrevieja Water park is Aquopolis but there are also 3 other water parks in the nearby region of Torrevieja. The other 3 water parks are a bit smaller but still worth a visit when you don’t want to stay a day at the beach. Two of the water parks are located in Torrevieja and one is located in the nearby municipality of Quesada. Keep in mind Aquopolis is the biggest one in Torrevieja but also the most expensive one. So if you just want to enjoy a nice swimming pool with the kids you might want to consider the smaller ones.

Parks & Nature

“The unknown, best kept secret of the area, is unspoilt beautiful sand, surrounded by the wonderful Calblanque National park, walks, treks and protected flora and fauna.” “This national park is one of the best we have been to,the views as you come down the hill to it are stunning,the beach is clean and at this time of year very quiet in the week.
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Playa de Levante
Playa de Levante
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“The unknown, best kept secret of the area, is unspoilt beautiful sand, surrounded by the wonderful Calblanque National park, walks, treks and protected flora and fauna.” “This national park is one of the best we have been to,the views as you come down the hill to it are stunning,the beach is clean and at this time of year very quiet in the week.
“Breathtaking Regional Park of Murcia - unspoiled beaches, with dramatic backdrop of cliffs and mountains.” “While on holiday in La Manga we walked one day from Cabo de Palos to Cala Reona where you can enter the park following the white and red signs.”
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Regionální park Calblanque, Monte de las Cenizas y Peña del Águila
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“Breathtaking Regional Park of Murcia - unspoiled beaches, with dramatic backdrop of cliffs and mountains.” “While on holiday in La Manga we walked one day from Cabo de Palos to Cala Reona where you can enter the park following the white and red signs.”
“Fabulous FREE day out get there before 9am to park (free) walk along path past stages on left take path on left to wooden bridges, walk in collect mud and slap it on!”
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Bahna Las Charcas
10 Carr. Camino Quintin
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“Fabulous FREE day out get there before 9am to park (free) walk along path past stages on left take path on left to wooden bridges, walk in collect mud and slap it on!”
Terra Natura Murcia is a zoo with animals which come from the AFRICAN SAVANNAH and the IBERIAN PENINSULA. More than 400 animals in a natural and authentic scenery. Also a water park adjoining and the entry fee is for both.
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Terra Natura Murcia
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Terra Natura Murcia is a zoo with animals which come from the AFRICAN SAVANNAH and the IBERIAN PENINSULA. More than 400 animals in a natural and authentic scenery. Also a water park adjoining and the entry fee is for both.

Shopping

Dos Mares shopping center, is located in San Javier (Murcia) is 10 minutes from Zenia Boulevard and 25 minutes from Habaneras. Open 365 days a year Shops: Monday to Sunday from 10 to 22h Restaurants: Monday to Sunday from 10am to 1am Located: 332 National Road (junction with El Mirador) Telephone: Call 968 54 70 00 saying you have been forwarded by Torrevieja.com. Cinema Télephone: Call 968 547 047 saying you have been forwarded by Torrevieja.com. 70 shops Hypermarket: Yes, Eroski Cinemas: Yes Free parking: Yes, surface
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Dos Mares Shopping Center
777 N-332
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Dos Mares shopping center, is located in San Javier (Murcia) is 10 minutes from Zenia Boulevard and 25 minutes from Habaneras. Open 365 days a year Shops: Monday to Sunday from 10 to 22h Restaurants: Monday to Sunday from 10am to 1am Located: 332 National Road (junction with El Mirador) Telephone: Call 968 54 70 00 saying you have been forwarded by Torrevieja.com. Cinema Télephone: Call 968 547 047 saying you have been forwarded by Torrevieja.com. 70 shops Hypermarket: Yes, Eroski Cinemas: Yes Free parking: Yes, surface
First of all, La Zenia Boulevard Shopping Centre is the new shopping mall at the Orihuela Costa. It is the biggest shopping center of the province of Alicante. It looks a lot like an american shopping mall but with a Mediterranean accent. The Shopping centre has activities almost every day.These activities draw many people from Orihuela Costa, Torrevieja , Benidorm and even further away. Most of the shops are located on the first floor and on the second it is full with restaurants The Shopping centre is wheel chair friendly. There are 3 elevators: two in the central plaza and one near the Alcampo.
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La Zenia Boulevard
2 C. Jade
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First of all, La Zenia Boulevard Shopping Centre is the new shopping mall at the Orihuela Costa. It is the biggest shopping center of the province of Alicante. It looks a lot like an american shopping mall but with a Mediterranean accent. The Shopping centre has activities almost every day.These activities draw many people from Orihuela Costa, Torrevieja , Benidorm and even further away. Most of the shops are located on the first floor and on the second it is full with restaurants The Shopping centre is wheel chair friendly. There are 3 elevators: two in the central plaza and one near the Alcampo.
Espacio Mediterraneo is the largest shopping and leisure center of Cartagena and county for families to enjoy. 54,000 m2 dedicated to leading brands.
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Espacio Mediterráneo
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Espacio Mediterraneo is the largest shopping and leisure center of Cartagena and county for families to enjoy. 54,000 m2 dedicated to leading brands.
All of the local surrounding villages near to the villa have a market but by far the largest and most popular is the Sunday market at Cabo de Palos. Cabo de Palos is approximately a 20 minute drive from Paradise Villa and has ample parking surrounding the Cabo de Palos market. After several hours of shopping you may wish to spend the afternoon in Cabo del Palos as there is a very picturesque marina with in excess of 100 boats moored. Many of the boats are small fishing boats who provide the fresh fish for the many restaurants who line the Cabo de Palos marina.
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Cabo De Palos
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All of the local surrounding villages near to the villa have a market but by far the largest and most popular is the Sunday market at Cabo de Palos. Cabo de Palos is approximately a 20 minute drive from Paradise Villa and has ample parking surrounding the Cabo de Palos market. After several hours of shopping you may wish to spend the afternoon in Cabo del Palos as there is a very picturesque marina with in excess of 100 boats moored. Many of the boats are small fishing boats who provide the fresh fish for the many restaurants who line the Cabo de Palos marina.

Essentials

Sell lots of English produce from Waitrose as well as frozen foods.
Iceland
17 C. Quevedo
Sell lots of English produce from Waitrose as well as frozen foods.
Great range of foods, good parking too.
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Mercadona
s/n N-332
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Great range of foods, good parking too.
Situated next to Lidl. Sell quite a few English products. Great fish counter.
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Supermercados Consum
3 Calle Cervantes
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Situated next to Lidl. Sell quite a few English products. Great fish counter.
Lots of branches of Lidl around. Great value for money especially alcohol.
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Supermercado Lidl
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Lots of branches of Lidl around. Great value for money especially alcohol.

Getting Around

Centauro Car hire Murcia airport
RM-17
Good prices