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Cartagena
The ancient port of Cartagena is the second most important city in the region and the centre of the Mediterranean Maritime Department. It predates the Roman period and boasts the ruins of a Roman theatre, archaeological museums plus a number of interesting examples of military and modernist exhibits and architecture. As well as the chic shopping and tapas bars in Calle Mayor Cartagena is a large city with shopping and commerce spread across it. Places of interest include the Church of Santa Maria La Vieja, the Torre Ciega, Torres Park and the Castle de la Concepcion. One of the prettiest areas in the city is its port where you can find the Modernist Town Hall and several monuments - including one dedicated to the Heroes of Cavite and Santiago de Cuba, and the work of Isaac Pearl in 1888 dedicated to the first submarine in the world ever to be launched. Before leaving Cartagena make sure you also visit the Archaeological Museums.
Cabo de Palos
This is a typical Murcian village with less than 1000 inhabitants. Smaller than its neighbours, La Manga and Cartagena. Cabo de Palos is a sleepy coastal village, it's history is one of a fishing community and is still relatively reliant on the sea today with most resident families having connections with the industry; seafood here is top class.
As an established community, there is a good selection of shops, restaurants already in place. These are local village shops, those looking for more variety will find them in La Manga or Cartagena.
The town still remains unspoiled by tourism even though there is increased interest, having retained much of its inherent culture and atmosphere. There are many fiestas (festivals) throughout the Cabo de Palos calendar, some of which are a real spectacle and well worth a look. The cuisine is a major bonus with affordable good food available in the town's restaurants and tapas bars.
Eating Out, and Places to go.
The following are suggestions only, based on our own good experiences. There are many good places to explore, try them and let us know how they were.
Meson Casa Blanca, Playa Honda Village, for Tapas and Sangria.
Apicoco Bar, Playa Honda Village run by an English couple. serving snacks and main meals including "Sunday Lunch Specials".
Julietta Tapas Bar and Restaurant, Playa Honda Village, serving Breakfast, Daily Specials at around 7-8 Euros Full evening restaurant service (paella is especially recommended).
Malvasia Restaurant, Playa Honda Village, a smart evening only a la carte restaurant with a fine wine list.
Beach Bar, Playa Honda, Ice cold drinks and snacks (sometimes), watch the sun set over the headland at Mar de Crystal.
La Manga Camping, along the beach to the left of the apartment serving drinks tapas snacks and full evening restaurant service including a different three course special menu every evening with wine and bread included for 9,80 Euros.
Cabo de Palos has some of the best sea food restaurants Miramar is our favourite but they are all good.
Festiva Chinese Restaurant, opposite Mercadona Supermercado Cabo de Palos is top quality and fantastic value for the food and the drinks too.
Rieppiah Wine and Tapas Bar, , serves special lunchtime Daily Plate including wine and bread for around 7-8 Euros.
Parras Indian Restaurant, Los Belones Village, full restaurant service and take-away/delivery service.
Run Restaurant, Los Belones Village, varied Asian menu full restaurant service
Pepes Cafe Bar, Mar de Crystal is a place for drinks snacks and tapas looking over the beach on the Mar Menor
La Manga Strip, along it's 17km there are places to eat and drink, shop, children amusments or indulge yourself in the casino not to mention the beaches on both sides. There are always some place open throughout the year but fewer of them out of sthe high season.
Area Restaurant at about 7km on the Strip for drinks snacks or full restaurant service, with the Mar Menor Beach beside it.
Zocco, 4km along La Manga Strip an area with a variety of restaurants bars and shops, the Tex-Mex Restaurant is for the seriously hungry.
Calblanque, has no restaurants, shops or bars, it a rocky nature reserve on the Mediterranean Sea accessible by car on foot (if you're fit) or bicycle (take plenty of water with you). There are miles of beaches and coves, some naturist.
La Manga Club, Hyatt Hotel, Casino
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