The Spirit is in Cartagena, Spain (05 Oct 0800-1700) WEB CAM apc.es/webcam.php Tucked in a deep bay guarded by two cliff-top fortresses, this Spanish gem is steeped in history. In the 18th century it became a major Spanish naval base and reminders of its seafaring past can be seen down in the port, where you’ll find a prototype submarine. Take a wide-eyed walk through the city, which flaunts splendid reminders of its golden age. Don’t miss the city’s castle, Castillo de la Concepcion, which offers up great views over Cartagena. Head for Murcia, the regional capital city and an open-air museum whose centrepiece is a beautiful cathedral. It’s particularly famous for its two ornate side chapels – the Gothic Capilla de los Velez and the Renaissance Capilla del Junteron. Simply breathtaking. See the famous La Manga Strip, a strip of land which separates the Mediterranean Sea from Mar Menor, Europe’s largest lagoon. Don’t miss the ‘Huerto Del Cura,’ or ‘Priest’s Garden’, in the pretty town of Elche. Over 700 rare palm trees call this botanical garden home, as well as 500 other species of plants and flowers.
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