Tuesday, June 09, 2026

Travel Tuesday: Cartagena Spain

I was a little hesitant when I first read that there was a port call in Cartagena, the one in central America is infamous for drug violence, the one in Spain is not. It is amazing. 



His friend walked a bike down the stairs, and held the foot traffic so this guy could ride down the stairs, my it looked like fun. 


On top of a hill overlooking the city are the remains of a church, and a Roman theater. It was a long climb, but worth it. 


Lots of narrow winding streets. 

Love the light fixture 



 

16 comments:

  1. I always think of Colombia first when I hear or read Cartagena. Spain’s looks like a wonderful place to visit.

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    1. I understand the one in Colombia has become safe and interesting, but the reputation is deep in our memories.

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  2. I didn't know there was a Cartagena in Spain. Gorgeous city; I love those narrow streets and I would have loved riding a bike down those steps.
    Those KKK dolls? I know they aren't but I can't help it!

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    1. It would be a fun place to stay, or live.

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  3. Looks like a great place to explore. Those Romans were everywhere.

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  4. Those steps remind me of the "Exorcist Steps" in DC. The Roman influence spans so much of the European continent.

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    1. It was part of the Roman Empire.

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  5. I had to look up Cartagena on a map. Not a part of Spain I've ever been to! But it looks like a great place, as long as no kids are plummeting down the stairs toward me on a bicycle.

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    1. The coast of Spain is pretty and fun. A friend of the guy on the bike, made sure no one was on the steps before the descent

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  6. A lot of stairs and walking! The people must get lots of exercise! Reminds me of the narrow walkways in Venice.

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    1. There is probably a way to take a taxi to the top of the hill.

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  7. The street lamps are fantastic.
    I guess there is a causeway to the lighthouse.

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    1. The lighthouse was on a point at the end of the harbor. A very small harbor and a very large ship.

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