Chiclana launches the Paseo Verde, a municipal initiative that invites you to walk through the historic center among mature trees and shaded areas. In an itinerary of about 45 minutes, the layout connects the streets with the most presence of vegetation, adding up more than 150 trees of different species.
The presentation was given by Mayor José MarÃa Román at the hermitage of Santa Ana, accompanied by the Sports and Health delegates, Isabel Butrón and Guillermo Sierra, local artist Fran Cabillas, and Abel Oliva, head of the Environment Section. The City Council emphasizes that more than half of the population the route is just a few minutes walk away.
An urban itinerary for everyone
The Green Walk is circular and can be started from any point, although it is recommended to follow the direction indicated by the signs to take better advantage of the shade and the flow of the route. It is a circular and signposted route that makes it easy to enjoy on foot without having to leave the urban area.
The itinerary includes 20 downtown streets and spaces near the historic center. Below are the details of the included sections:
- 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 daily strolling, with shaded areas and connections between plazas and parks. The initiative encourages people to rediscover the city center. without leaving the urban center and with a healthy and educational approach.
Species, environmental education and health
Along the route, notable species are identified and botanical curiosities are shared to learn while walking. In the municipality, More than 60 species between forest, fruit and ornamental trees, and on the walk you can see They point out some particularly unique ones.
- camphor tree
- Linden
- Metrosidero
- Arbutus
- Hackberry
- American hackberry
- Brazilian pepper tree
- Gabonese tulip tree
- Buganvilla
The idea of ​​the tour was born from an article about the benefits of walking among trees, explains Chiclana artist Fran Cabillas, the driving force behind the proposal. The mayor, José MarÃa Román, emphasizes the municipal commitment to natural spaces and the creation of accessible routes, while the head of the Environment, Abel Oliva, highlights the appreciation of a green heritage that aims to consolidate Chiclana as a a pleasant city for walking.
The City Council has inventoried the trees included and has signaled the recommended direction, focusing on shade, proximity and environmental education. In this way, the Chiclana Green Walk combines health, learning and enjoyment of public space in a neighborhood-scale circuit.