Paseo de Cánovas

Paseo de Cánovas is a green corridor along Avenida de España with rows of trees, benches, and decorative fountains creating an organized layout. The space combines children's play areas with cafes and direct access to shops surrounding the perimeter.

The park was founded in 1895 and originally named Paseo de San Juan del Puerto before being renamed to honor Antonio Cánovas del Castillo. This change reflected the city's evolving public spaces during that period.

The central music pavilion, known as El Bombo, stands alongside monuments to Juan Muñoz Chaves and writer José María Gabriel y Galán. These spaces serve as gathering places where locals stop to rest and meet.

The grounds are flat and easy to walk through, with plenty of benches for resting at various points. Shaded areas under the trees offer relief on hot days.

The Luminous Fountain uses integrated lighting systems to display water in different colors throughout the evening. This nighttime display creates a notably different feel from daytime visits.

Location: Cáceres

Official opening: 1895

GPS coordinates: 39.47106,-6.37762

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:02