Festivals, culture, and experiences all year round

Carthaginians and Romans (second half of September)

*Type: Historic party

*Environment: The city looks like an old film set 🏛️

*It includes:

-Festero camp.

-Carthaginian troops and Roman legions.

-Parades.

-Representations of battles.

-Night shows.

It is probably Cartagena's most characteristic party.

Cartagena Holy Week (March/April)

Type: religious and cultural tradition ✝️

Atmospheric: elegant, solemn, spectacular.

The most striking:

Huge thrones.

Parades with almost military discipline.

Music from groups and bands.

Plenty of historical tradition.

Ideal if you like culture, photography and heritage.

San Juan in La Manga and Cabo de Palos (June 23–24)

Type: Beach party

Environment: pure summer 🌊🔥

Ideal for:

Walk along the coast.

Dinner near the sea.

See bonfires.

Enjoy the nightlife.

Summer at La Manga (July-August)

Type: leisure and tourism

Environment: more lively.🏖️🌞🌴

There are:

Chiringiteos.

Music.

Water sports. 🏄

Night walks.

Markets.

Cartagena Carnival (February)

Type: popular festival 🎭

Environment: more urban and family.

They highlight:

Comparas.

Costumes.

Acts on the street.

Cabo de Palos Market (Every Sunday)

The Cabo de Palos Market is one of the best-known street markets on the Cartagena coast and a highly recommended visit if you're in La Manga, Cabo de Palos or the Mar Menor. It is held every Sunday of the year, including public holidays, in the Cabo de Palos area, with numerous stalls and a lively atmosphere, especially during the summer season.

Timetable: Every Sunday morning

Approximate sales hours: 8:00/8:30 a.m. to 2:00-15:00 a.m. (may vary by season).

What can you find? 🛒 What can you find?

A very varied market with products for all tastes:

🥬 Fresh produce

Fruits and vegetables from the Murcian garden

Plants and flowers

Food products

👕 Fashion and accessories

Clothing

Footwear

Bags

Complements

Jewellery

Food products 🧀

Cheese

Embudos

Pickles

Dried fruit

Salazones

Sweets and typical products

🏠 Other posts

Household household items

Decoration

Crafts

Beach and summer items

🌊 An experience beyond shopping

The visit to the flea market can be combined with:

Walk through the port of Cabo de Palos.

See the lighthouse and cliffs.

Have a snack with sea views.

Eat fresh fish or a good Mar Menor cauldron.

It's a perfect plan to start Sunday with a local atmosphere: stalls, colours, aromas and then end up next to the Mediterranean. ☀️🐟