Palmeral de las Sorpresas
Palmeral de las Sorpresas
Palmeral de las Sorpresas
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Clogheen, Ireland1,246 contributions
Dec 2019
The port of Malaga is one of the oldest in the world and is now probably the most important cruise ship terminal on the Iberian peninsula. Until recently the area was off limits to tourists and certainly never featured on our frequent visits to the hometown of Antonio Banderas. The harbour also services, on a daily basis, the Spanish autonomous city of Melilla on the North Africa coast. It is a pleasant stroll from pedestrianised Calle Larios, the main shopping area in the city centre, to Muello Uno, a vibrant complex with a variety of contemporary shops cafes restaurants and probably the jewel in the crown down there, the hard to miss, futuristic looking Pompidou Centre. La Farola is one of the most famous lighthouses in Spain and it stands prominently at the end of the complex and merits a visit for those interested in maritime history. On the way down the Palmeral is a pretty promenade lined with palm trees, fountains, public art, restaurants and some luxury yachts are often moored there that would not feel out of place in Monaco. The city that once turned its back on the harbour has thoughtfully transformed the area and it was the highlight of our latest visit to Malaga, a city which continues to reinvent itself, always for the better. When an effective vaccine becomes available, Malaga, Melilla and La Carihuela will again feature prominently in our holiday planning schedule.
Written July 8, 2020
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Martin Thurgood T
Ottery St. Mary, UK2,489 contributions
Mar 2020
This is a modern harbour-side promenade with some bars and restaurants and a good place just to stroll. The wavy roof feature is unusual and there are street performers to serenade you as you stroll. The gardens just back from the promenade are a little unkempt but provide for pleasant shaded strolls past the fountains and obelisks.
Written March 29, 2020
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Vadim
Murmansk, Russia35,030 contributions
Dec 2019
The territory of the two piers of the port, which was gentrified in 2011, is a good example of the integration of the port and the city. This is not easy, given that the port assumes security. The name of the new embankment "Palm surprise" was given to 400 palm trees, but the most striking object is a designer canopy. The wavy Palio is not an original idea, such as can be seen in Seville, Toledo and even in Malaga itself on Larios street. However, in combination with the straight line of the coast, the blue sky and the sea, it all looks great...
Written November 22, 2020
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Raunak B
Basel, Switzerland184 contributions
Feb 2020
This is an excellent walkway (long) along with the port leading finally to the Playa de la Malagueta, and the Pompidou Centre and the shopping/eating area after that.
Modern design and architecture is commendable. It is a beautiful promenade. Good for people-watching, stroll with family towards the sunset, or just hanging out to enjoy the views from different cafes along the way.
Modern design and architecture is commendable. It is a beautiful promenade. Good for people-watching, stroll with family towards the sunset, or just hanging out to enjoy the views from different cafes along the way.
Written March 12, 2020
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laczkozsu
Debrecen, Hungary2,482 contributions
Dec 2022
This promenade is very popular place with lots of palm trees, market stalls and the view to the port. We liked walking there or sitting on a bench and listening to street musicians. It gives a real mediterranean feeling, I think it’s a must-see sight.
Written January 16, 2023
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carolavon
Cork22 contributions
May 2022
We passed through this on the way to the beach but it would be worth a visit to just stop and have a coffee or drink and watch the day go by. Loads of entertainment, dancing, music, puppets, even a section where you can sit down and play chess with other like minded travellers. Loads of variety in stalls also. Though not so much clothes for men.
Written May 13, 2022
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Vadim
Murmansk, Russia35,030 contributions
Jul 2022
Palmeral de las Sorpresas translates as a palm surprise. Can 400 palm trees be a surprise? That`s a question, as Hamlet said. In fact, the real surprise is a long white pergola, which creates a chiaroscuro pattern that appears at the bottom. You might think that this is the creation of Santiago Calatrava, but it's not. Although this is also a Spanish design. The architectural firm Junquera Arquitectos designed this pergola from 2003 to 2006. Usually in landscape art there is a vine or something similar on the pergola. Here the Spanish architects went against the tradition going back to the times of ancient Rome. Palm trees are planted on the sides. It looks very cool! Another contrasting point for the Palm Surprise was the multicolored cube of the Pompidou Center branch in Malaga. Here it is an order of magnitude smaller than the monstrous building in Paris. In general, it is beautiful and modern.
Written May 1, 2023
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YB1972
Geneva, Switzerland28,634 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
This promenade runs along Malaga Marina, on Muelle 2. A multitude of palm trees and a superb architectural piece that allows you to enjoy some shade on hot summer days. In the evening the site is beautifully lit. One of the most beautiful walks in the city.
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Written June 30, 2024
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Mikael F
Helsinki, Finland31,125 contributions
Dec 2019
The Palm Grove of Surprises is a relatively new leisure area within the port. It was inaugurated in 2011.
The Pier 2 has been converted into a green space with almost 400 palm trees, children's playgrounds and places to rest, drink and relax by the sea.
This area is very close to the historic center and the several gardens located behind it.
The Pier 2 has been converted into a green space with almost 400 palm trees, children's playgrounds and places to rest, drink and relax by the sea.
This area is very close to the historic center and the several gardens located behind it.
Written January 7, 2020
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bsandrs
Portsmouth, UK22,611 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
On a bright and sunny afternoon it was a treat to stroll through this tree lined area that runs parallel to the Marina. There are many shady seating areas that will come into their own when the hotter weather comes and everything is well maintained. At one end there is a large bandstand and seating area. Even in February, it was popular on the day we were there, so thank you to the far sighted designers.
Written February 25, 2019
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