Chiclana unveils the Paseo Verde (Green Promenade), a municipal initiative that invites visitors to stroll through the historic center amidst mature trees and shaded areas. The approximately 45-minute route connects the streets with the most vegetation , featuring over 150 trees of various species.
The presentation was given by Mayor José MarÃa Román at the Santa Ana chapel , accompanied by the councilors for Sports and Health, Isabel Butrón and Guillermo Sierra, local artist Fran Cabillas, and Abel Oliva, head of the Environment Department. The City Council emphasizes that the route is within walking distance of more than half the population .
An urban itinerary for everyone
The Green Walk is a circular route that can be started from any point, although it is recommended to follow the signs to make the most of the shade and the flow of the path. It is a circular, signposted route that makes it easy to enjoy on foot without leaving the town center.
The route includes 20 streets in the city center and areas near the historic district. The details of the included sections are as follows:
- Laurel Street
- Frasquita Larrea Square
- San Mateo Street
- Park for Good Treatments
- Iro Street
- CorrentÃn Bridge
- Paciano del Barco
- Little Bridge
- River Avenue
- Plaza de España
- Cabezo Street
- Arquillo del Reloj Street
- Plaza Mayor
- Calle Larga
- Jesus Nazareno Square
- Francisco Liñán Barberá Street
- Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer Street
- Zamora Street
- Santa Ana Park
- Climb to the Hermitage of Santa Ana
The design prioritizes thermal comfort and everyday walking, with shaded sections and connections between plazas and parks. The initiative encourages rediscovering the city center without leaving the urban core , with a focus on health and education.
Species, environmental education and health
Along the route, notable species are identified, and interesting botanical facts are shared for those who enjoy a pleasant walk. The municipality boasts over 60 species of trees, including forest, fruit, and ornamental plants, and the walk highlights some particularly unique ones.
- camphor tree
- Linden
- Metrosidero
- Arbutus
- Hackberry
- American hackberry
- Brazilian pepper tree
- Gabonese tulip tree
- Buganvilla
The idea for the route originated from an article about the benefits of walking among trees , explains Fran Cabillas, an artist from Chiclana and the driving force behind the proposal. Mayor José MarÃa Román emphasizes the city's commitment to natural spaces and the creation of accessible routes, while the head of the Environment Department, Abel Oliva, underscores the importance of showcasing a green heritage that aims to solidify Chiclana's reputation as a pedestrian-friendly city.
The City Council has inventoried the trees included and marked the recommended route, emphasizing shade, proximity, and environmental education . In this way, Chiclana's Green Walk combines health, learning, and enjoyment of public space in a neighborhood-scale circuit.