Cartagena is a port city located in the autonomous region of Murcia in southeastern Spain. It is situated on the Mediterranean Sea and is the capital of the municipality of Cartagena. With a population of over 213,000 people, it is the second-largest city in the region.
The city of Cartagena has a long history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Neolithic period. The city was an important trading port for the Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans and Byzantines. In the 18th century, the city was a major naval base for the Spanish Empire.
The city is home to many historical sites and monuments, including the Roman Theatre, the Castle of La Concepción and the remains of the ancient city of Qart-Hadasht. There are also several museums, including the Naval Museum, the Archaeological Museum and the Museum of Modern Art.
Cartagena is also a popular tourist destination, with its beautiful beaches, stunning architecture and vibrant nightlife. The city is home to several festivals throughout the year, including the Festival of the Sea and the Cartagena Film Festival.
The climate in Cartagena is typically Mediterranean, with warm summers and mild winters. The city is located on the Costa Calida, meaning “warm coast”, and enjoys an average of 300 days of sunshine a year.
Cartagena is a city steeped in history and culture, with its beautiful architecture, vibrant nightlife and stunning beaches. It is an ideal destination for tourists looking to explore its rich culture and history, as well as its stunning natural beauty.
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Cartagena in Spain has a Mediterranean climate with mild temperatures throughout the year. In the winter months, temperatures average around 12-15°C and in the summer months, temperatures average around 25-30°C. Spring and autumn are warm and sunny, with temperatures between 15-25°C. Rainfall is quite low throughout the year, with the highest rainfall occurring in autumn and winter. Overall, Cartagena has a pleasant climate with mild temperatures and low rainfall throughout the year.
Our weather forecast for Cartagena helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.
Date | Icon | Temperature | Wind speed/gusts | Cloudiness/Visibility | Air humidity/pressure | Sunrise/Sunset |
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Apr. 28th 2024 Apr. 28th 2024 | max: 18.2 °C min: 15.8 °C |
13.0 m/s 22.0 m/s |
98.3 % 20.5 m |
77.7 % 1,010 hPa |
07:11:40 20:51:51 |
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Apr. 29th 2024 Apr. 29th 2024 | max: 18.3 °C min: 15.3 °C |
13.3 m/s 23.4 m/s |
74.5 % 21.8 m |
75.6 % 1,014 hPa |
07:10:29 20:52:46 |
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Apr. 30th 2024 Apr. 30th 2024 | max: 19.6 °C min: 15.1 °C |
23.0 m/s 42.1 m/s |
38.8 % 24.1 m |
65.8 % 1,014 hPa |
07:09:19 20:53:41 |
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May. 1st 2024 May. 1st 2024 | max: 20.1 °C min: 18.4 °C |
21.6 m/s 33.5 m/s |
39.0 % 24.1 m |
58.7 % 1,011 hPa |
07:08:10 20:54:35 |
|
May. 2nd 2024 May. 2nd 2024 | max: 20.4 °C min: 14.3 °C |
23.4 m/s 26.6 m/s |
39.2 % 23.8 m |
43.9 % 1,013 hPa |
07:07:02 20:55:30 |
|
May. 3rd 2024 May. 3rd 2024 | max: 21.6 °C min: 13 °C |
28.1 m/s 24.5 m/s |
30.2 % 24.1 m |
47.1 % 1,014 hPa |
07:05:55 20:56:24 |
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May. 4th 2024 May. 4th 2024 | max: 22.6 °C min: 14.9 °C |
20.5 m/s 19.1 m/s |
53.3 % 24.1 m |
40.0 % 1,015 hPa |
07:04:49 20:57:19 |
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May. 5th 2024 May. 5th 2024 | max: 23.4 °C min: 15.2 °C |
18.4 m/s 31.0 m/s |
76.7 % 24.1 m |
49.4 % 1,013 hPa |
07:03:45 20:58:13 |
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May. 6th 2024 May. 6th 2024 | max: 23.1 °C min: 16.2 °C |
19.8 m/s 14.0 m/s |
75.8 % 23.6 m |
53.4 % 1,013 hPa |
07:02:42 20:59:07 |
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May. 7th 2024 May. 7th 2024 | max: 24.5 °C min: 13.9 °C |
20.5 m/s 14.4 m/s |
20.4 % 24.1 m |
56.4 % 1,017 hPa |
07:01:41 21:00:01 |
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May. 8th 2024 May. 8th 2024 | max: 25.2 °C min: 14.3 °C |
18.7 m/s 14.8 m/s |
37.9 % 24.1 m |
53.2 % 1,020 hPa |
07:00:40 21:00:55 |
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May. 9th 2024 May. 9th 2024 | max: 26.1 °C min: 15.4 °C |
16.6 m/s 12.2 m/s |
53.5 % 24.1 m |
50.4 % 1,019 hPa |
06:59:41 21:01:48 |
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May. 10th 2024 May. 10th 2024 | max: 24.5 °C min: 15.5 °C |
19.1 m/s 15.8 m/s |
90.8 % 24.1 m |
49.9 % 1,016 hPa |
06:58:43 21:02:41 |
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May. 11th 2024 May. 11th 2024 | max: 26.2 °C min: 15.8 °C |
27.7 m/s 32.4 m/s |
24.7 % 24.1 m |
47.6 % 1,011 hPa |
06:57:47 21:03:34 |
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May. 12th 2024 May. 12th 2024 | max: 24.9 °C min: 15.5 °C |
37.8 m/s 50.0 m/s |
39.0 % 24.1 m |
32.7 % 1,010 hPa |
06:56:52 21:04:27 |
Would you like to travel to Cartagena on a cruise ship or would you just like to know when a certain ship will dock there? Here you will find an overview of the cruise ships that will be calling at the port of Cartagena .
Date | Ship | Arrival | Departure | Details |
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Apr. 28th 2024 Sunday, 28th of Apr. 2024 | Star Clipper | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Apr. 30th 2024 Tuesday, 30th of Apr. 2024 | P&O Aurora | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
May 2nd 2024 Thursday, 2nd of May 2024 | Odyssey of the Seas | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
May 5th 2024 Sunday, 5th of May 2024 | Sea Dream II | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
May 11th 2024 Saturday, 11th of May 2024 | MS Hamburg | 08:00 am | 01:30 pm | |
May 12th 2024 Sunday, 12th of May 2024 | AIDAstella | 10:00 am | 05:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
May 15th 2024 Wednesday, 15th of May 2024 | MS Hamburg | 08:00 am | 01:30 pm | |
May 16th 2024 Thursday, 16th of May 2024 | Disney Dream | 01:00 pm | 08:00 pm | |
May 30th 2024 Thursday, 30th of May 2024 | Azamara Quest | 11:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jun. 7th 2024 Friday, 7th of Jun. 2024 | P&O Aurora | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jun. 10th 2024 Monday, 10th of Jun. 2024 | Silver Whisper | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jun. 17th 2024 Monday, 17th of Jun. 2024 | EXPLORA I | 10:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
Jun. 23rd 2024 Sunday, 23rd of Jun. 2024 | AIDAstella | 10:00 am | 05:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Jul. 12th 2024 Friday, 12th of Jul. 2024 | Serenade of the Seas | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jul. 25th 2024 Thursday, 25th of Jul. 2024 | AIDAstella | 10:00 am | 05:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Jul. 28th 2024 Sunday, 28th of Jul. 2024 | P&O Britannia | 08:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Jul. 31st 2024 Wednesday, 31st of Jul. 2024 | AIDAcosma | 10:00 am | 08:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Aug. 4th 2024 Sunday, 4th of Aug. 2024 | AIDAstella | 10:00 am | 05:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Aug. 7th 2024 Wednesday, 7th of Aug. 2024 | Queen Anne | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Aug. 9th 2024 Friday, 9th of Aug. 2024 | Seabourn Ovation | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Aug. 11th 2024 Sunday, 11th of Aug. 2024 | P&O Britannia | 08:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Aug. 14th 2024 Wednesday, 14th of Aug. 2024 | AIDAcosma | 10:00 am | 08:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Aug. 25th 2024 Sunday, 25th of Aug. 2024 | Carnival Legend | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Aug. 25th 2024 Sunday, 25th of Aug. 2024 | P&O Britannia | 08:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Sep. 5th 2024 Thursday, 5th of Sep. 2024 | AIDAstella | 10:00 am | 05:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Sep. 15th 2024 Sunday, 15th of Sep. 2024 | AIDAstella | 10:00 am | 05:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Sep. 16th 2024 Monday, 16th of Sep. 2024 | Sun Princess | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Sep. 17th 2024 Tuesday, 17th of Sep. 2024 | MS Nieuw Statendam | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Sep. 19th 2024 Thursday, 19th of Sep. 2024 | Azamara Quest | 09:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Sep. 24th 2024 Tuesday, 24th of Sep. 2024 | Azamara Onward | 11:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Sep. 26th 2024 Thursday, 26th of Sep. 2024 | Seven Seas Mariner | 09:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Sep. 29th 2024 Sunday, 29th of Sep. 2024 | Azamara Journey | 11:30 am | 05:00 pm | |
Oct. 9th 2024 Wednesday, 9th of Oct. 2024 | Costa Favolosa | 09:00 am | 07:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Oct. 13th 2024 Sunday, 13th of Oct. 2024 | Silver Moon | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Oct. 14th 2024 Monday, 14th of Oct. 2024 | Caribbean Princess | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Oct. 14th 2024 Monday, 14th of Oct. 2024 | Norwegian Prima | 12:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Oct. 17th 2024 Thursday, 17th of Oct. 2024 | AIDAstella | 10:00 am | 05:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Oct. 18th 2024 Friday, 18th of Oct. 2024 | Seabourn Ovation | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Oct. 20th 2024 Sunday, 20th of Oct. 2024 | Norwegian Epic | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Oct. 21st 2024 Monday, 21st of Oct. 2024 | Sea Cloud | 08:00 am | 01:30 pm | |
Oct. 21st 2024 Monday, 21st of Oct. 2024 | Sea Dream I | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Oct. 22nd 2024 Tuesday, 22nd of Oct. 2024 | Sea Cloud | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Oct. 22nd 2024 Tuesday, 22nd of Oct. 2024 | Voyager of the Seas | 10:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Oct. 23rd 2024 Wednesday, 23rd of Oct. 2024 | Seven Seas Mariner | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Oct. 27th 2024 Sunday, 27th of Oct. 2024 | Oasis of the Seas | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Oct. 28th 2024 Monday, 28th of Oct. 2024 | Carnival Legend | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Oct. 29th 2024 Tuesday, 29th of Oct. 2024 | Azamara Onward | 11:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Oct. 31st 2024 Thursday, 31st of Oct. 2024 | Sea Cloud II | 02:00 pm | 11:00 pm | |
Nov. 4th 2024 Monday, 4th of Nov. 2024 | Star Flyer | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Nov. 7th 2024 Thursday, 7th of Nov. 2024 | Odyssey of the Seas | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm |
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