Cartagena

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Cartagena, Spain (Port of entry)

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Cartagena is a Mediterranean city and naval station located in the Region of Murcia, southeastern Spain on the Costa Bianca coast.. It is an important naval seaport, the main military haven of Spain, and there is a big naval shipyard. (expand)

Charts

See Costa Bianca.

Weather

Cartagena has a warm, semi-arid climate. Its location near the ocean moderates the temperature, and annual precipitation typically does not surpass 300mm. The annual average temperature goes up to around 20°C. The coldest month is January with an average of 12°C. In August, the warmest month, the average temperature is 26°C. The wind is an important climatic factor in the region. (expand)

Also see Spain.

Passages

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Islands

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Communication

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Navigation

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Entrance

Cartagena is a port of entry/exit to Italy.

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See also Procedures.

Berthing

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Marinas & Yacht Clubs

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Anchorages

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Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

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Repairs/Yards

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel

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Water

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Electricity

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Things to do Ashore

Tourism

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Internet/WiFi

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Laundry

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Friends

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Forums

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Links

• Cartagena at the Wikipedia

References & Publications

See Spain.

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