The Spanish city of Cartagena was recently distinguished as the most sunny town throughout Europe, according to data released by the British Meteorological Platform World Weather Online. This conclusion results from a survey conducted based on annual sun averages recorded in major European cities.
More than 3,500 hours of sun per year
According to World Weather Online, Cartagena receives, on average, about 3,500 hours of sun per year. This number surpasses cities traditionally known for its Soalheiro climate, such as Nice, Marseille, Valencia or even Faro, in Portugal.
The Spanish city, located in the region of Murcia, in the southeast of the country, stands out as a particularly attractive destination for those looking for good time throughout the year.
The classification, published in, had regular climacteric variables and the average monthly solar radiation based on data of several years.
Cartagena is not only the most Soalheira city in Europe, but also one of those with the highest weather stability, with little precipitation and mild temperatures throughout the year.
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Heritage and Strategic Location
Cartagena is a city with a vast historical, port and cultural heritage. Founded by the Carthaginians in 227 BC, it has Roman, Arab and Medieval traces, which make it a very complete tourist interest.
Its geographical location, next to the Mediterranean Sea and protected by a mountain range, contributes to its microclimate, characterized by low rainfall and high levels of solar radiation.
How to get from Portugal
For those traveling from Portugal, especially from the Algarve or the southern region of the country, the city of Cartagena is accessible by land, through A-22 and A-7 towards Malaga, then followed by A-30 to Cartagena.
The trip to the ‘city of the sun’ can take about seven hours by car from Faro.
It is also possible to arrive by air through Alicante airport, about 100 kilometers, with regular calls to several Portuguese cities.
This distinction places Cartagena as an alternative sunny destination for those who want to escape the multitudes of southern Spain or the highest prices on the French coast.
Combining climate, heritage and accessibility, the city now emerges as a new point of interest to Portuguese and European tourists.
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