Construction progressing swiftly on Estepona's beachfront walkway
News Article: Continuous Pedestrian Route Along Spain's Mediterranean Coastline Nears Completion
A long-awaited continuous pedestrian route along the coastline of Spain, stretching from Estepona in the south to Catalonia in the northeast, is nearing completion. This route, which involves multiple municipalities on the Costa del Sol and beyond, promises to offer a unique and accessible coastal experience for visitors and locals alike.
The journey begins in Estepona, Andalusia, and passes through several key towns on the Costa del Sol, including Marbella, Benalmádena, Fuengirola, and Torremolinos. These towns are well connected and form a continuous coastal area with pedestrian paths, beaches, and promenades. As you move further northeast, you reach Sitges, Calella de Palafrugell, Cadaqués, and Tossa de Mar, which are part of the Costa Brava and Costa Blanca in Catalonia.
In Estepona, the focus of the latest progress is on the stretch between Guadalmina Baja and Casasola. The construction of the coastal pathway is set to continue being built in a matter of days, with the project being part of a 10-year initiative to create a continuous pedestrian route along Estepona's entire coastline. The project was initiated as a major pledge by Mayor José María García Urbano during his mayoral campaign in 2011.
The walkway, once complete, will be located between the Guadalmina River and the Atalaya Park Hotel on Casasola Beach. It will feature a 673-meter-long, 3-meter-wide paved walkway made of printed concrete. The coastal pathway also includes the building of 17 large wooden bridges to cross rivers and streams, ensuring safe and accessible passage along the coast.
The project, a model of sustainable urban development, aims to make coastal accessibility easier, reconnect previously isolated areas for public enjoyment, leisurely strolls, and sports activities. It is expected to boost tourism and preserve local nature, as the construction process prioritizes the protection of the environment.
Currently, the coastal pathway project is 95% complete, with the remaining sections nearing their end. Once finished, the walkway will stretch along the south and east shorelines until Catalonia, offering a continuous pedestrian route that connects several key coastal towns in Spain.
Sources:
- Estepona News
- Costa del Sol News
- Costa Brava Tourism
- Spain Travel Info
The new coastal pedestrian route, when fully completed, will not only serve as a unique outdoor-living experience but also encourage a lifestyle that promotes leisurely strolls and sports activities along the home-and-garden settings of coastal towns such as Estepona, Marbella, Sitges, and Calella de Palafrugell. This continuous route, encompassing the Costa del Sol and Costa Brava, is poised to provide an accessible coastal experience for both locals and visitors alike.
