El MaléconA five-mile (8km) esplanade, roadway and seawall, running
between the harbour in Old Havana and the historically Russian area
of Vedado, El Malécon is the perfect place to start your Havana
adventure. The two-hour walk, described by many as a cross-section
of Cuba's history, begins in Habana Vieja - where the buildings
have had their famous pastel colours faded by the sun and the salty
sea-wind - and goes past various monuments to significant figures
in Cuba's struggle history (including Máximo Gomez and Calixto
GarcÃa), before ending up in the area of Verdado, a funky downtown
district with great sights and vibrant nightlife. Celebrated by
locals and tourists alike as the best way to gain an insight into
the soul of Havana, travellers are strongly advised to begin their
Cuban holiday with a walk along El Malécon.
Address: Between the harbour and Vedado, Havana |
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