🇪🇸 Diving into Cartagena's Jelly Sea This Summer 🌊✨
When I saw those sea urchin-covered crystal waters, I literally jumped for joy! Cartagena (technically a city, but feels like a cozy town) is PERFECT for: ✍️ Digital nomads working on projects 🌴 Relaxed vacationers 💰 Budget-conscious travelers Why It's Magic: ✅ Few international tourists = authentic vibes ✅ Affordable prices (non-touristy area) ✅ Pristine environment with minimal pollution ✅ Just enough quality sights without itinerary stress ✈️ Getting Here: Murcia Corvera Airport €50 taxi to center (arrange via hotel or local taxi WhatsApp) Alicante Airport ~€100 taxi ride ⚠️ Note: Must call taxis or find stands - no ride apps! 🏡 My Home Base: Metrópolis Tourist Apartments (4th floor balcony!) 50m² studio with amazing light Prime location + BEST gelato downstairs 🍦 🍨 Gelato Heaven: Gelateria Del Bianco (check their Instagram!) Must-try: Peach & Nata flavors Skip the pastries, go straight for icy perfection 🍷 Drink Deals: La Vermuteria de la Charito €2 SANGRIA mugs 🍹 Excellent vermouth & Tinto de Verano (Sangria's simpler cousin) 🐟 Food Highlights: Grilled sardines at Bar Columbus (sweet & tender - thank you warm waters!) Argentine empanadas (slightly pricey but worthy) Café Lab's killer frappés ☕ ⛴️ Don't Miss: Turisimo ferry to Christmas Fort - where I found: That magical sea urchin coastline Red-and-white lighthouse Open sea views that heal the soul 🌊❤️ #TravelSpain #CartagenaGuide #DigitalNomad #BudgetTravel #MediterraneanMagic #JellySea #SpanishCoast #SummerVibes