Conceived in 1901 and partly built in 1902 and beyond, the Malecon is Havana's famous seafront promenade. A walk along here offers a stroll through the history of the city. The promenade runs 7 kilometers from the Habana Vieja quarter to the Vedado, the central business district. Along the way, travelers will find an assortment of well-preserved 20th century buildings that represent a mixture of architectural styles including Art Deco and Neo Moorish. Painted in pastel pinks and yellows, the buildings are a photographer's delight, especially in the golden glow of dusk. People watching is a favorite pastime here. Young lovers saunter hand-in-hand, local fisherman cast their lines, and children clamber along the sea wall.
