Malecón Promenade and Gardens

The Malecón promenade: from a defensive wall to a journey full of history

Asset of Cultural Interest, it is located near the Verónicas Market, the Almudí Palace and other points of tourist interest.

This promenade, linked to the main events of the capital, dates back to the 15th century, although it was rebuilt in the 18th century. It is one of the most emblematic meeting places in the city.

The Malecón was created as a retaining wall for the waters of the Segura River.

Its origins date back to 1420, when, following two major floods, the City Council decided to demolish the old, run-down houses in the Arrixaca neighbourhood to build a wall that stands on the same banks of the river as the current promenade.

Despite having undergone numerous partial repairs, by the 18th century it was in a very deteriorated state, and its reconstruction was undertaken in 1736 by the city's mayor, Don Francisco de Luján y Arce. From 1745, through the mediation of Cardinal Belluga, it was completely rebuilt, taking the form we know today.

The Malecón: a beautiful artery of leisure and rest where the city and the orchard meet

Today it is an exceptional promenade at a height of about three metres above ground level. Like a stone tongue, it extends more than 1,500 metres into the Huerta, trying to surround the city on its west side, and running between the gardens of the old Convent of San Francisco and the Botanical Garden. It is a place for citizens to relax and stroll, from which magnificent views can be enjoyed. For resting, there are numerous stone seats along its entire length.

The Malecón, the largest green lung in the entire city

On the right side is the Botanical Garden, which was created by joining the lands of the old garden with other neighbouring gardens such as the Cipreses garden or the Bombas garden, with a beautiful baroque entrance that is still preserved. Today it is the largest garden of all those in Murcia and, since it was designated as a botanical garden, it has recovered the name by which many citizens know it. Originally it belonged to a Provincial Institute and was created for the practice of its students; the remains of that garden are the most notable tree specimens that still exist.

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