The best thing about staying in Cartagena’s Old City is being in the middle of it. The second may be seeing it from above, ideally from Cinco Quintas’ two heated rooftop pools. Santa Catalina Cathedral, the university tower and rows of terracotta roofs replace the poolside backdrop.
Cinco Quintas occupies a restored house on Calle del Porvenir. The plazas, restaurants and streets that give Cartagena its character all sit close by. Upstairs, the rooftop feels connected to the city. Apogeo Restaurant serves Mediterranean and Latin American flavours, cocktails come from the bar, and a resident DJ plays at weekends. From the water, the cathedral and rooftops hold your attention, making even a morning swim feel unmistakably tied to Cartagena itself.
