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10 must-see museums in CartagenaFrom ancient to modern, from naval history to Roman architecture, Cartagena boasts a rich history on display in its museums! The city of Cartagena is steeped in so much history that if you’re interested in museums it’s difficult to know where to..

The Municipal Aeronautics Museum of Los AlcázaresA documented history of the military air base in Los Alcázares Not every municipality in Spain has its own Aeronautics Museum, of course, but Los Alcázares is rather unique in that it was home to Spain’s first ever military seaplane base..

The military air base and aerodrome of Los AlcazaresA historic installation on the shore of the Mar Menor which was of great importance in the early 20th century The skies over Los Alcázares may be quiet these days, particularly since the closure to Passenger flights of the nearby airport in San Javier..

Follow the light: a tour of the lighthouses of the Costa Cálida!A seafront tour with a difference sheds light on the history of the coastline of Murcia The Faro del Estacio in La Manga del Mar Menor For millennia lighthouses have stood as guardians of the coastline in civilizations all over the world, shepherding..

A world of opportunities on Museums Day in the Region of Murcia!Over the weekend of May 18 museums all over Murcia will be opening their doors to the public free of charge Every year, International Museums Day is celebrated throughout the world, with thousands of remarkable venues opening their doors to allow the public..

The outdoor Museum of the Air in San JavierThe Museo Aeronáutico Tiflológico in Santiago de la Ribera is fully adapted for the visually impaired The “Museo Aeronáutico Tiflológico” on the Explanada Barnuevo in Santiago de la Ribera is a new open-air facility..

The gun battery of Castillitos, one of the most popular family days out in the Costa Calida!A medieval-looking fortification housing massive Vickers guns in the mountains between Cartagena and Mazarrón Hidden away at the far end of the headland of Cabo Tiñoso, invisible to those in the nearby villages of La Azohía and Campillo..

The castle of Jumilla The castle of Jumilla is renovated to its original condition when it was built in 1461 Despite having undergone extensive renovation in recent years the castle of Jumilla is, in many ways, everything one might expect of a medieval fortress: it stands..

The Castillo de los Velez, the castle of MazarronThe Castle of Los Vélez in the town of Mazarrón This 15th century fortress is in the heart of the town of Mazarrón, on a small hill about 30 metres above the surrounding ground. This placed it right at the centre of what is now the..

The ruined castle of Xiquena in the north-west of LorcaA Moorish fortress on the Murcia-Andalucia boundary which was captured by Christians from the Moors in the 13th century The fortress of Xiquena is a ruined fortification very close to boundary between Murcia and Andalucía in the north-west of the large..

A morning out in ÁguilasWhat to do on a morning out in Águilas Itinerary - Pick up map from tourist office - Visit to the Casino - Coffee in the Plaza de Espana, and maybe a slice of cake... - Visit to the Archaeological museum - Visit to the Castillo..

The Fuerte de Navidad, a well-preserved 18th century military fortress in the bay of Cartagena A small museum, great views and an insight into the military history of the port of Cartagena For millennia Cartagena has been a safe haven for sailors on account of its natural protected harbour, where the bay is surrounded by rocky outcrops which facilitate..

The panoramic lift in Cartagena, great views of the city and the port alongside the Castillo de la Concepción Superb panoramic photos of Cartagena, a historic park and a local history museum in the castle The panoramic lift in Cartagena is by far the most practical way to reach the highest point in the city, where the 13th and 14th century fortress of the Castillo..

The Cartagena tourist boat, trips around the bay and to the Fuerte de Navidad This popular tour shows many of the hillside defence fortifications which have protected Cartagena over the centuries A stop-off at the Fuerte de Navidad is a popular option among visitors to the city The historical importance of the city of Cartagena..

The Castillo de la Concepción, a hilltop fortress at the highest point in the historic city of Cartagena The old keep has been converted into a museum dealing with the 3,000-year history of Cartagena The Castillo de la Concepción is a 13th or 14th century medieval fortress at the top of the hill known as the Cerro de la Concepción in Cartagena.. 03/02/2020

The Punic Wall Interpretation Centre in Cartagena Remains of the 2,200-year-old Carthaginian "Muralla Púnica" which failed to protect the city from the Romans This centre contains part of the remains of the original wall which encircled the city during the period immediately before the..

The Civil War air raid shelter museum in Cartagena The Refugio Museo de la Guerra Civil in the centre of Cartagena Looking at the serenity and beauty of the port in Cartagena today it can be hard to envisage the destruction that the city suffered during the years of the Spanish Civil War between 1936..

The batteries and gun emplacements at Castillitos and El Jorel, Cabo TiñosoCartagena Spain, following the military trail, Cabo Tiñoso ("the guns") These two battery emplacements are well worth a visit, whether you have any interest in military history or not, and are a great place to take the visitors..

The Municipal Aeronautical Museum, Los Alcazares This is opposite the Los Alcázares Burguete Air Base This interesting museum is located in a distinctive 1930s building, opposite the historical airbase in Los Alcázares. The museum opened in 1999 to honour the history of the airbase, built..

Castillo de San Juan de las Águilas, Águilas castleA 16th century defensive fortress built to warn of pirate raiders from northern Africa The Castillo de San Juan in Águilas is high above the town, originally erected as a 16th century defensive fortress to protect against pirate attack and is well worth..