Rare FlaMariner Posted April 24, 2019 #1 Share Posted April 24, 2019 For our port call to Cartagena this fall, I'm thinking this port would be good to do on our own. I think (?) the historic sites are within walking distance of the port and we can walk and tour and find wine and tapas for this day. Am I thinking right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisyloo Posted April 25, 2019 #2 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Yes. The ship docks right near the city center. It is an easy walk to a lot of the interesting things. I would suggest you take a look at the website "Toms Port Guides". He has lots of good information on many ports, Cartagena being one of them. https://www.tomsportguides.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campolady Posted April 25, 2019 #3 Share Posted April 25, 2019 9 hours ago, FlaMariner said: For our port call to Cartagena this fall, I'm thinking this port would be good to do on our own. I think (?) the historic sites are within walking distance of the port and we can walk and tour and find wine and tapas for this day. Am I thinking right? CARTAGENA is one of the easiest Mediterranean ports to DIY as the town is compact/easy to get around with some good examples of Modernista architecture. The Roman Amphitheatre and Museum is right at the start of the main street opposite the Town Hall at the Plaza de Ayuntamiento and shouldn't be missed - and it would be a sin not to call into the Valor Chocolate Shop virtually next door where you will be tempted with all things chocolaty (hand made chocolates, hot chocolate drinks, ice cream, cakes and pastries etc). The Santa Florentina is a good indoor market and the town has a good range of shops (especially for shoe lovers as shoemaking is a local industry). The castle (Castillo de la Concepcion) is a fascinating place to wander around - best way to access this and see some amazing views of your ship and across the bay is via the panoramic scenic elevator. If you like nautical history you will enjoy the Naval Museum. A good way to get your bearings, and learn some of the towns history, is by taking a ride on the trolley train that cost 9 Euro per person last time we docked at Cartagena (October last year). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinburgher Posted April 26, 2019 #4 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Definitely look at tomsportguides mentioned above. Excellent map, diy walk and info for this lovely small town. It is a more relaxing day if you have had busy cities before Catagena or have busy cities after this stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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