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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Cartagena

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Cartagena, Spain

Updated May 17, 2017
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Roman Theatre of Cartagena

An ancient Roman theatre restored to its former glory in the Spanish city of Cartegena.
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Cartagena, Spain

National Museum of Underwater Archeology

An impressive display of ships and artifacts from the ancient Mediterranean maritime trade.
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Bateria de Castillitos

The two massive guns that defended Cartagena Bay.
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Excavated remains, including salting pans at the Villa del Alamillo

Puerto de Mazarrón, Spain

Roman Fish-Salting Factory

Remnants of the rich history of fish salting in this ancient Mediterranean port town.
15 miles from Cartagena
Mock up of Mazarrón 2 during archaeological invstigation, National Museum of Underwater Archaeology, Cartagena,

Puerto de Mazarrón, Spain

Phoenician Ships of Mazarrón

Two 2,500-year-old Phoenician boats found on the coast of Spain, giving incredible insight into the ancient maritime traders.
15 miles from Cartagena
The sound of the pumping machinery gave the site its nickname of ‘Pim-Pam’.

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Las Salinas of Puerto de Mazarrón

Abandoned tunnels dug for the once-thriving sea salt industry on the coast of southern Spain.
16 miles from Cartagena
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