Paseo de la Explanada de España, Palm-lined esplanade in central Alicante, Spain.
The Paseo de la Explanada is a wide pedestrian promenade along the Alicante waterfront, lined with rows of palm trees on both sides. The path extends roughly half a kilometer from the port area to Canalejas Park with open views of the Mediterranean Sea throughout.
The promenade began in 1867 as a defensive buffer zone near San Carlos bastion before being transformed into a public walkway. This transition shifted it from a military purpose to a space where the city could engage with its waterfront and maritime heritage.
The promenade has been a gathering place for locals and visitors for generations to walk and spend time together. Musicians and street performers animate the space, reflecting how the community uses this waterfront as part of daily life.
Many benches line the wide promenade for resting, and the flat surface makes walking easy for all visitors. The best time to stroll is early morning or late afternoon when fewer people are around and the sun is less intense.
The ground is made of millions of marble tiles arranged in a wave pattern with red, black, and cream colors creating optical illusions. This intricate mosaic reveals itself differently depending on where you stand and how light hits the surface.
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