We are here today with the Eurodam ship from HAl. The sun is shinning and going into the 70's today. No a big city will post pictures later. We just docked and I have free wifi from deck 3. Gotta love it. So here's a little history for you.
"An ancient city with a name to match - it was founded more than 2,200 years ago by Carthaginian leader Hasdrubal - Cartagena is now one of Spain's busiest commercial centers. Step ashore here, and you are immediately aware of its rich history. In fact, you see it even as you cruise towards the harbor as this is flanked by towering fortresses. Then, in the center of the old town, you will find the original Carthaginian castle and sections of the old city walls.
Among its numerous Roman remains stands out the recently restored Roman theatre of Carthago Nova that is one of the landmarks of the city.
But Cartagena is also a city which moves with the times hence the new harbor front development which includes the unique National Museum of Underwater Archaeology. As part of Murcia province, Cartagena cruise port is also an excellent base for visiting the city of Murcia itself and its distinctive Baroque cathedral; the 17th century religious sanctuary of Fuensanta; the Fortress at Lorca Taller del Tiempo; the spa resort of Balneario de Archena; and for touring into the mountainous interior or along the Costa Blanca to Alicante.
Coming into Port
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