El Malecon, Havana: Tickets, Tours, Address, Phone Number, El Malecon Reviews: 4.5/5
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287
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Havana's 21
158
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Caribbean • Bar • International
Nacional Hotel
747
459 ft$$$$ • Caribbean • Latin • International
Hotel Capri Restaurant
346
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • European • Healthy
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132
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Seafood • Mediterranean
La Roca
643
0.3 mi$ • Seafood • International • Cuban
WOOW Restaurant
427
0.4 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Bar • Vegetarian Friendly
Café Brown
167
0.4 mi$ • Caribbean • Latin • Bar
Bone Ma
76
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Cuban • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
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847
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174
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Museo Napoleonico
274
0.6 miSpeciality Museums
University of Havana
913
0.6 miEducational sites
Old Havana
20,590
1.8 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
Church and Convent of St. Francis of Asisi
554
0.6 miSpeciality Museums • Religious Sites
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1,064
0.5 miNeighborhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks
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888
1.4 miTheaters
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Reydelamor
Ajax, Canada151 contributions
Afternoon walk on various occasions....
Mar 2021 • Business
The Malecon is everything they say. Always enjpyable to walk on the malecon. You come across fishermen, lovers, romatics and artists. Always.
Written March 10, 2021
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Pablo
Toronto, Canada112 contributions
El Malecon is a street to party on the ocean
Oct 2019
I used to go to the Malecon on a daily basis as my hotel called Panorama was about ten minutes from there. The Malecon consists of a gathering area of Cubans enjoying their nightlife at little cost. Often along the Malecon there was diving into the ocean, dancing, partying and drinking. Do not go there with lots of money, gold chains, etc as some areas. could be dangerous for a tourist. .
Written June 19, 2020
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Trip52514015110
2 contributions
Very romantic walk by the ocean
Aug 2019
Beautiful, clean, friendly people, long romantic walk during the night . During the is very hot and humid. Every night we went for our walk , there was this gentleman with his guitar and he will serenade us every time he sees us. very safe to walk around during the day and night.
Written June 19, 2020
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MPWEST10
Mandurah, Australia624 contributions
Everyone must walk a portion of this when visiting
Mar 2020
A massive esplanade on the waterfront of old Havana. Locals sit in the walls with their loved ones and people of all ages meet for amchat. People fish off it to get a feed. There are buskers. It is abuzz with life. We walked a huge part of the male in and enjoyed every step. The ocean one way an drew lovely crumbling buildings on the other side.
Written June 13, 2020
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our56
Melbourne, Australia543 contributions
Just like you imagined
Jun 2019
This is the most iconic part of Cuba where all the cars can be seen driving up and down this road which runs along the outside of old Havana. The place we were staying at was on a street that came off El Malecon, so every day we found our way down there at some point whether just to go for a walk, for a coffee or a snack, or go to one of the hotels selling Wi-Fi access and connection to the local network. Many days we would just sit there on the stone wall along the waterway taking photos or video. Sometimes just watching the cars and people go by. From this location you also get a full view of the buildings and the Vista that most people would see in magazines or on TV showing the face Havana. it is impossible to not be taken by what you see along this road, it serves as a great visual impression that will last with you forever. The late afternoon is when most people , locals and tourist come out to walk along the wall and see the sunset.
Written May 22, 2020
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CongaK8
3 contributions
Great walking but....
Jan 2020
One of us actually had a run-in with a local. Keep your eyes open and stay with your friend or group.
Written May 4, 2020
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Serguei M
Caribbean18 contributions
A long night
Jan 2020 • Couples
The experiences of being, sleep, have a drink, talk, dance, sing, contemplate...all at the same time in havana's malecón, counts as one of the more unique you can have un Cuba. With almost 8 kilometers lenght and constructed in a 50 years period at the first half of XX Century, is one of the most iconic places of the city. The crushing waves, the beautifull perspectives and the intense social life, made this place a favorite one for locals and visitors.
It is a lovers place of course , at some parts you can enjoy the perfect loneliness provided by the inmensity of the sea.
It is a lovers place of course , at some parts you can enjoy the perfect loneliness provided by the inmensity of the sea.
Written May 4, 2020
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dianedinky
253 contributions
Underwhelmed
Mar 2020
I guess it's just me as so many others have had a great experience here, but I have to say I was very much underwhelmed by my strolls along this promenade. Yes, it does give great views out to El Morro and of the city skyline but it was so, so quiet every time I went. Didn't matter the time, I was lucky if I saw another person. A couple of kids had fishing rods perched over but not what I was expecting. The rest of Havana was absolutely buzzing (this was early March), not sure why the Malecon was not.
So this is just a word of warning that it is not always the lively, party area it is made out to be...
So this is just a word of warning that it is not always the lively, party area it is made out to be...
Written April 24, 2020
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staishacemm
Vancouver, Canada27 contributions
Beautiful!
Mar 2020
Somewhere to sit for everyone! The cubans call this "Cubas biggest couch." Sometimes the waves get very big so be careful or you may get wet!!
Written March 29, 2020
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Argyridou S
CYPRUS256 contributions
LONG WAY ACROSS THE BEACH
Jul 2019
We were there durig the celebration of the revolution and El Malecon was the centre of the celebrations. Lot of oarties were there and epscially under hotel national with big concepts and local music and good and thousands of local people around.
Ride wit the old cars across Malecom is good fun to do.
Ride wit the old cars across Malecom is good fun to do.
Written March 29, 2020
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692dayamir
2 contributions
El Malecón es algo especial muy atractivo, entre las brisas del mar y la refrescante luz de la cariñosa Luna, la melodía de las guitarras y el pregonero, una flor para tu amiga es la realidad del amor en acción
Susan G
7 contributions
Muy de acuerdo. Fantástico lugar para caminar, correr, sentarse y disfrutar de la brisa del mar. En la noche, muy agradable para pasear con los amigos.
Cecilia M
Argentina64 contributions
Hola. Alguien tiene un itinerario de lo más importante para conocer al bajar de un crucero?
UbahnAusbilder
Eching, Germany726 contributions
Hello,
start your visit in the centre of the old town with the capitol and the street Obisco, where most of the shops are.
A good idea is a tour with the oldtimer trough the old town. The Malecon is not very spectaculaire.
There is also the possibility of an open hop-on hop-off bus to see a little bit of old Havanna.
If you have more time don´t miss a visit at the world famous Tropicana show. But it´s a little bit outside and you need a taxi (about 20 US Dollars)
Greetings from Roger of Munich, Germany.
louise c
Killaloe, Ireland33 contributions
Is it better to stay in Old Havana or the
malecon area for three nights in Havana? We like restaurants and bars at night
Dev K
1,242 contributions
Either is good ….. Malecon starts at Old Havana and goes 4 miles to NW Vedado. So you could get a casa closer to Old Havana and still be close to all the restaurants and bars. If you are going to stay on the Malecon make sure your room has a nice view of the Malecon from your window or terrace as that's the prime reason for being there.
poseidon9574
Fort Myers, FL2 contributions
What tour company did you use? How much did it cost? How long was the tour? Did you walk or ride to see the sights? How to get a ride in a vintage convertible along El Malecon?
noswim
US253 contributions
Blexie tours.
Nice air conditioned car and walked around old Havana. The tour was about seven hours.
Jep Martin Loberiza
Amsterdam, The Netherlands3 contributions
Hey so what was so great about this part?
djackley
Hayward, CA45 contributions
Very historic. Mostly a walk along the water front. Frequented by Cubans for years.
Majjallita L
2 contributions
Ya está reconstruido después del huracán Irma?
SAMUEL-MERIDA
Merida, Mexico202 contributions
HOla yo acabo de estar en octubre y está muy bien, puedes pasear, yo llegue en un crucero y pasamos tres dias, recorrimos la catedral, la plaza de armas, el Capitolio por fuera,el teatro la habana El malecón en general muy interesante y lo más valioso su gente. Anímate a visitar la habana es un bello y único lugar
jsmachado
Lagooa Santa - MG84 contributions
Me gustaria se es seguro para caminar a la noche por el Malecón o se existen asaltos allá
jmarcospozu
Elda, Spain315 contributions
El malecón, al igual que el resto de La Habana y de todo Cuba, es un lugar seguro para pasear a cualquier hora del día, noche incluida. Los cubanos son muy respetuosos y en todo momento la sensación de seguridad no os abandonará. De todos modos os diré que el malecón resulta precioso al atardecer y que por la noche pierde una pequeña parte de su encanto aunque sigue siendo un lugar perfecto para pasear a cualquier hora...
Why do you think Castro has let this once beautiful city go into such disrepair? Is he blind? Can he not see the result of his 'Revolucion'?
dmrbay
Ankara, Turkey303 contributions
To save money to give food to the Cubans, and to fight the embargo imposed by the imperialist countries like the USA and Britain
Frequently Asked Questions about El Malecon
- Hotels near El Malecon:
- (0.18 mi) Hotel Nacional de Cuba
- (0.23 mi) Casa Particular Sandelis
- (0.25 mi) NH Capri La Habana
- (0.35 mi) NH Collection Victoria La Habana
- (0.39 mi) Hostel Casa de Ania
- Restaurants near El Malecon:
- (0.09 mi) Nacional Hotel
- (0.10 mi) Bim Bom
- (0.22 mi) California Cafe
- (0.23 mi) Havana's 21
- (0.25 mi) Hotel Capri Restaurant
- Attractions near El Malecon:
- (0.11 mi) AVEC
- (0.11 mi) Cabaret Parisien
- (0.14 mi) Taxi Drivers Cuba
- (0.10 mi) Regalitos Miau
- (0.13 mi) My Cuban Taxi