Leisure, shopping, and events for anime, comic book, and video game fans on the Costa Cálida.

The Costa Cálida , with cities like Murcia, Cartagena, and San Javier, is consolidating its position as an emerging destination for those who enjoy manga, cosplay, video games, and geeky collectibles. In this region, the alternative scene grows year after year with specialized shops, themed events, and new meeting spaces.

Specialty stores

• Comic Stores (Murcia) : opened in 2025, it has become a reference for finding national and international comics, merchandise, collectible figures, and board games. It's located at Gran Vía del Escultor Francisco Salzillo, nº 5, Murcia. Open Monday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  
  

• Alcaraz Bookstore (Cartagena) : a classic on the local scene. Specializing in comics, manga, and fantasy literature, it is an active part of the city's alternative cultural movement. It's located at Calle Manuel Wssell de Guimbarda, 19, 30204 Cartagena, Murcia. Open Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  
  
  

Featured Fairs and Conventions

• Cartagena se Remanga Manga Fair : Its 11th edition was celebrated in May 2025, with more than 12,000 attendees expected. This event brings together cosplay contests, video game tournaments, talks, workshops, and exhibitions. It will be held at the Wssell de Guimbarda Pavilion, on Calle Manuel Wssell de Guimbarda, in Cartagena.
  
  

• Murcia se Remanga : A key event on the regional otaku calendar, this fall will be held at the Víctor Villegas Auditorium and Congress Center on Avenida Primero de Mayo in Murcia. Ideal for experiencing Japanese culture as a community.
  
  

Themed cafes and meeting spaces

Murcia and Cartagena already have some themed bars and venues where casual tournaments are held, anime screenings are held, and video game collectors and fans regularly gather. These spaces are gaining popularity among young people and adults who share similar interests.

Flea markets and unique objects

During cultural events and creative fairs, it's common to find flea markets selling retro objects, discontinued figurines, and special editions. The interest in collecting is reflected in the emergence of alternative spaces where bartering, buying, and nostalgia coexist with the latest developments in the sector.

Why choose the Costa Cálida if you're a fan of these events?

An area where your passions also take place

If you're thinking of moving, investing, or spending long periods of time on the Costa Cálida , and you're also into anime, comics, or video games, here you'll find a community, shops, events, and an environment conducive to enjoying your free time.

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