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- Location: Cartagena lies on the Mediterranean coast, in the Murcia region, 30 kilometres from San Javier, 40 from La Manga del Mar Menor, 54 from Murcia and 100 from Alicante.
- Property: the average price is €913.67 per square metre, ranging from €675 to €1,166 depending on the neighbourhood.
- Neighbourhoods: the city has grown and many neighbourhoods offer services and easy access to the centre; Santa Lucía, La Magdalena and the old town stand out, with everyday shops less than five minutes away.
- Beaches and culture: Calblanque, La Cala and Portús beach are among the coastal spots within easy reach. For museums, the city has the military history museum, the naval museum and the municipal archaeological museum.
- Festivals and food: the festival held in February has been declared of regional tourist interest, alongside the Jazz Festival and the Night of the Museums; local cuisine is based on seafood, fruit, vegetables and rice, with tapas such as michirones or salted fish.
- Key point: Cartagena combines low property prices, a nearby coastline and a rich choice of museums.
Choosing a city to live in can be a difficult decision. Ideally, make a list of pros and cons and choose the city that appeals to you most. The region of Murcia is very diverse. Its towns are full of charm and places to discover. That is why we want to give you a few of the hundreds of reasons to move to Cartagena. The city lies on the Mediterranean coast. And although there are thousands of reasons to live here, we will sum them up in a few points. Ready to discover the charms of Cartagena? Then let's start!
Pleasant neighbourhoods to live in Cartagena
If you want a quiet life with everyday shops less than 5 minutes away, Cartagena is your city. Cartagena has grown a lot in recent years. As a result, many of its neighbourhoods offer plenty of services and good access to the centre. If you are looking for a house or a flat, favour neighbourhoods such as Santa Lucía, La Magdalena or the old town. On average, a flat or a house in Cartagena costs €913.67 per square metre. As this is an average, it can drop to €675 and rise to €1,166 depending on the neighbourhood. For more information on buying a flat or a house in Cartagena, see our page on property in Cartagena.
Cartagena's location
Besides its coastal setting, Cartagena is close to key places for a getaway on the days when you need to switch off. You will be:
- 30 kilometres from San Javier,
- 40 kilometres from La Manga del Mar Menor,
- 54 kilometres from Murcia,
- 100 kilometres from Alicante.
Cartagena's beaches
One of its biggest attractions is the weather, and in the hottest months what you want most is a good swim (especially in Spain). Even better if it is on a beautiful beach. Cartagena has many beaches where you can enjoy the best days of summer. Calblanque, La Cala or Portús beach are just a few examples of the wonderful coastal spots you can enjoy when you live in Cartagena.
Culture in Cartagena
Cartagena is a historic city. Its centre alone is full of fine buildings to enjoy. On top of that, the city has a wealth of museums. Among them are the Cartagena Military History Museum, the Naval Museum and the Municipal Archaeological Museum. Soak up history and culture as you walk its streets.
Cartagena's festivals
If festivals and traditions are your thing, don't think twice. In Cartagena, festivals have something special. One of them, held in February, is known throughout the country and has been declared of regional tourist interest. The city also has many festivals and events for all tastes. Don't miss the Jazz Festival or the Night of the Museums.
Food in Cartagena
Local cuisine is based mainly on seafood, a natural choice for a city by the sea. You will also find excellent produce for every taste: fruit, vegetables and rice are all of high quality. Michirones and salted fish are just some of the tapas you will find in the city's bars. Cartagena may be the perfect place to live and enjoy a wide range of advantages. We are sure you will fall in love with it. And if you have already made up your mind but have not yet found your ideal home, Alveo Search can help! Contact us.
Marion Guillet is director of operations at the Alveo group, which Alveo Search is part of. She coordinates the teams and oversees the quality of the client journey. She shares her advice on how to prepare a property project, plan the formalities of settling in and live in Spain.
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