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Cartagena

A naval port founded by Carthage, with a superb Roman theater rediscovered under the old town and Art Nouveau streets.

Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0
Best Time to Go
Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
Our full guide to Cartagena is being written. It's on the Valencia and the Balearics list as If You're Nearby.

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Granada

Andalusia
About 147 miles away

An Andalusian city crowned by the Alhambra, the Moors' astonishing hilltop palace. Book far ahead.

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Heritage · UNESCO

Córdoba

Andalusia
About 208 miles away

The great Mezquita's forest of striped arches, with a cathedral at its heart.

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Cities · Food

Valencia

About 133 miles away

The home of paella, with the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences.

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Valencia and the Balearics

Las Fallas, Mallorca and Ibiza.

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