Paseo de Canalejas (Canalejas Walk), Cadiz
The Canalejas Walk (Paseo de Canalejas), together with the Turtle Square (Plaza de las Tortugas), form a green area in Cadiz that has undergone various changes throughout its history. Originally, the area was occupied by the defensive Royal Wall and the parallel Isaac Peral Street, which were demolished in 1906 to provide better access to the port and promote economic expansion.
The Isaac Peral Walk (Paseo de Isaac Peral) was opened on the site of the demolished wall and street, and it featured open gardens along the dock where people could watch the port work and walk near the boats. The Walk has undergone several renovations over the years, including the controversial construction of an underground car park that temporarily displaced the gardens.
Today, the Canalejas Walk has an area of 8,510 m2 of green space and is covered by three pergolas with climbing plants, including bougainvillea, ivy, bignonia, and jasmine. It houses the Tourist Information Office of the city, which is shaped like a polyhedron with glass walls. The monument dedicated to Blas de Lezo, a famous Spanish Navy strategist, is also located here.
Adjacent to the Canalejas Walk is Turtle Square (Plaza de las Tortugas), a small garden with the Fountain of the Turtles and bitter orange trees around the outer edge. The garden also features a monument to the Virgin of the Rosary, erected in memory of the devastating tsunami of 1755.
Despite the changes the Canalejas Walk has undergone over the years, it remains a popular green space in Cadiz, providing a place for locals and tourists to enjoy the city's maritime history and natural beauty.
The Isaac Peral Walk (Paseo de Isaac Peral) was opened on the site of the demolished wall and street, and it featured open gardens along the dock where people could watch the port work and walk near the boats. The Walk has undergone several renovations over the years, including the controversial construction of an underground car park that temporarily displaced the gardens.
Today, the Canalejas Walk has an area of 8,510 m2 of green space and is covered by three pergolas with climbing plants, including bougainvillea, ivy, bignonia, and jasmine. It houses the Tourist Information Office of the city, which is shaped like a polyhedron with glass walls. The monument dedicated to Blas de Lezo, a famous Spanish Navy strategist, is also located here.
Adjacent to the Canalejas Walk is Turtle Square (Plaza de las Tortugas), a small garden with the Fountain of the Turtles and bitter orange trees around the outer edge. The garden also features a monument to the Virgin of the Rosary, erected in memory of the devastating tsunami of 1755.
Despite the changes the Canalejas Walk has undergone over the years, it remains a popular green space in Cadiz, providing a place for locals and tourists to enjoy the city's maritime history and natural beauty.
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Paseo de Canalejas (Canalejas Walk) on Map
Sight Name: Paseo de Canalejas (Canalejas Walk)
Sight Location: Cadiz, Spain (See walking tours in Cadiz)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Cadiz, Spain (See walking tours in Cadiz)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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