Cuba’s El Malecon is the heart and soul of Havana. No other setting attracts more tourists and locals alike. This sea boardwalk curls about four miles along the northwest rim of Cuba’s border from the entrance of the Bay of Havana. It symbolizes the island’s unique and seductive luster with its beauty and history. Throughout its existence, there have been countless literary immortalizations from Ernest Hemingway to Graham Greene to Gabriel Garcia Marquez. For many, the Malecon is considered the true rhythm of Havana, a reflection of its inhabitant's life, loves, games, happiness, enjoyment, sadness, and meetings. El Malecon means tradition and religion, a sacred place to bring offerings to the gods and throw them into the sea.






Along the Malecon, people can enjoy the sight of buildings and statues that have become landmarks in the island’s way of life. The seawall is a meeting place for young people to gather and hang out. A delight for many Cubans is fishing from the seawall. Others prefer to take their floats and inner tubes out to sea and catch dinner while the children enjoy playing between the rocks of the seawall. Many families visit the boulevard to gaze at the blue waters and the many ships crossing the horizon steaming toward the port. Others just allow time to pass in the company of friends along this charming and celebrated road.




The Malecon wall is a favorite place to escape from the night heat of the summers, take pleasure in the sea breeze, or spend a lovely time outdoors. With a leisurely walk at sunset comes a genuine feeling of Cuba.