La Coruna.The longest in Europe
We are lucky to have almost 4,000 kilometers of coastline.Thus, it is common to find, in the villages and coastal cities, incredible walks to continue enjoying the sea breeze once we leave the beach or if we are one of those who run away from the sand.It is not exclusive to the summer , but we can take advantage of exercise or walking also when the sun does not accompany us .Chiringuitos, ice cream parlors, craft markets or playgrounds make them one of the favorite places for everyone.
La Coruna.The longest in Europe
Corunes is the longest promenade in Europe, 13.5km that embrace the city starting from San Anton to Portino.Being so extensive it is not surprising that we find different walks that are happening one after another.Yes, we have areas where to ride a bicycle, on foot and other sections shared with the tram.But without a doubt, There are three spaces that deserve to be stopped and enjoyed with attention: the Menhirs promenade, which links to the promenade and where we find the Menhirs of Peace or the monument to the shot of the Republic; the tower of Hercules, one of the symbols of the city; and the route that borders the beaches of Riazor and Orzan where you can walk through the day or at night illuminated by the modernist lanterns that take the ride.These also serve as support for several pieces of art from the Julia Ares corunna, where they are told some of the episodes in the history of the city.
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Alicante.A great mosaic
Built during the first half of the century XX, barely half a kilometer in length and yet attracts attention for the 6.5 million colored tiles that form a mosaic reminiscent of the waves of the sea.The Alicante promenade is called Esplanade of Spain and we find emblematic buildings of the city like the Carbonell House or the Real Casino. Four rows of palm trees accompany us on a tour that we must have Cer without haste, enjoying street performers, handicraft market and cooling off in one of the ice cream parlors or coffee shops that we find.A lively seafront promenade both day and night.
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Barcelona.A walk always active
From the monument to Colon to the Olympic Port are about 4km of seafront where, be At any time, we will see locals and tourists walking on roller skates, cycling or simply enjoying the sea breeze.We also find well-known symbols of Barcelona such as La Ballena, a sculpture made of bronze and 35 meters, designed by architect Frank O.Gehry, or the Arts and Mapfre towers.As an end point, the impressive W hotel, which simulates the gigantic sail of a ship.And between tights, terraces, skate park, zon Ace of swings etc.In the site occupied by the Forum Barcelona we have the Bosc Urba, an adventure park that instead of trees takes advantage of the structure of concrete columns as a forest and where there are circuits for all ages.overlooking the sea.
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San Sebastian.Chic and elegant
It is one of the most photographed.It is divided into several sections with different names, since it runs through the beaches of La Concha and Ondarreta .From the port, where the Town Hall is located and to the famous Comb of the Winds, we have approximately 2km away.in the area of the beach of La Concha is flanked by the famous railing designed by Juan Rafael Alday and that I install in 1910 and where we have buildings such as the La Perla spa, the Royal House of Banos or the Miramar Palace, which is located in the separation of both beaches.This walk is very frequented by tourists and locals> Even when the good weather does not accompany, because it is always a pleasure to walk through it.Let us not forget, in addition to the white railing, the characteristic lampposts that are found on the ramp down to the beach of La Concha, also work by Alday and I designed them in 1908.
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Cadiz.With Cuban flavor
Much has been said about the similarity of this walk with the Malecon de Havana .In fact, Cadiz was used as the setting for a movie where the Andalusian capital became the Cuban capital, but not only because of its pastel-colored houses we felt We will go to the Caribbean island.It is one of the best places to admire the sunset , to fish with a hook or to simply stay sounding looking at the horizon as many poets who were inspired by such did stamp.
From La Caleta to Campo del Sur, we find the castle of Santa Catalina and several lookout towers that were used to control the arrival of ships that made trade routes with Las Indias At the end of the walk, the famous cathedral of Cadiz with its characteristic yellow dome that shines even more with the sun.
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Sitges.The first beach bar in Spain
Once the day ends and if we leave the beach we have 2.5km that go from the Frigate to the sanctuary of the Virgin of Vinyet, very revered in the crazy Quality by sailors.We are accompanied by several sculptures of the painters Casas and Rusinol, as well as the houses of Indians that dot this area of Sitges.Also, if we go with children we can stop in the children's areas or in the gardens of the Terramar , of almost 36,000 square meters and in a nineteenth-century style.This large park has swings, ponds, tables to eat etc.But, above all, it is famous because it is right here that is what is called the first beach bar of Spain, founded in 1913 and very sailor, since it is still painted white and blue today.
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