Love them or hate them … Cartagena has a new shopping mall with all the designer names.  If you want to "shop ´til you drop" then visit Espacio Mediterraneo, on the way into Cartagena from San Javier/Los Alcazares side.  Shops include Zara, Punt Roma, Hennes, C&A and even Toys R Us.

A huge water park which has steadily grown over the years. This water park has many slides and attractions, including a 'slow river', a wave pool, infant lake and slides with encouraging names such as 'Black Hole' and 'Zig Zag'.  Fun for all!

The park is open from the start of June until the middle of September. From 11am until 7pm from 20 July until the 23rd August, and from 11am until 6pm at other times.

Prices:
Bizarrely, the entrance fee is based on your height! For adults (which, according to the park means anyone over 1.40 m and less than 65 years old), the price for a day pass is €21.50. Children (between 0.90m to 1.40m tall) and senior citizens get in for €16.50. Under 0.90m, and you get in for free, so feel free to take your hobbit along!

For more information, click here. (Web site can be viewed in English).

Located just outside Murcia City (around 30-40 minutes´drive from the coast), Terra Natura Murcia is a new-generation wildlife park where you can experience a new concept in habitat design, which let´s you come into contact with the animals as if there were no barriers between you – at least, no visible ones!

Cartagena is the second city of the Region of Murcia. What is lacks in size, it amply makes up for in history and interest - and tourist attractions. It has it´s own beach, excellent restaurants, festivals throughout the year, and museums - loads of museums! It is easy to get to by car and parking is easy. Alternatively, you can jump on a train in the village of Balsicas and be in the heart of Cartagena in less than 20 minutes - and the trains here are clean and cheap!