Thanks to its strategic location on the Mediterranean Sea, Cartagena has been inhabited since ancient times by several civilizations, all of which have left their mark on its rich cultural heritage.
Murcia
Murcia is a city and municipality in southeastern Spain. It is the capital of the Murcia region. The city has more than 440,000 inhabitants, making it the seventh largest city in Spain.
Mar Menor
The Mar Menor is a lagoon in the southeastern region of Murcia in Spain. The lagoon is separated from the Mediterranean Sea by a strip of land called La Manga del Mar Menor, which is 21 km long and between 100 and 1200 meters wide.
Elche (Elx)
Elche is best known as the plame city. The city has a large palm grove in which you can find more than 200,000 palm trees. Well worth a visit!
The Huerto del Cura botanical garden is perhaps the most beautiful in the city.
The photo above shows the Basilica de Santa Maria.