Pasarela del Malecón, Pedestrian bridge in Murcia, Spain.
Pasarela del Malecón is a pedestrian bridge spanning the Segura River with a distinctive steel mast and cable design. It connects the Carmen district to the city center and serves as a major crossing point along Murcia's renovated riverside.
The bridge was completed in 1997 as part of Murcia's major riverside development project. This construction marked a turning point in how the city reconnected with its river, transforming it from an overlooked waterway into an active public space.
The bridge design resembles a ship's sail and has become a landmark along the González Moreno waterfront promenade. People naturally gather around it, making it a focal point where locals and visitors intersect in their daily movement through the riverside.
The bridge offers a flat, open crossing with good visibility and room for pedestrians and cyclists. Visit in early morning or late afternoon to enjoy a less crowded experience of the riverside.
The steel mast is anchored to an artificial island with concrete foundations sunk into the dry riverbed. This engineering solution allowed for the slender cable design without disrupting the river system.
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