The Explanada de España is a maritime promenade that runs parallel to the port, from the Puerta del Mar to Canalejas Park and is one of the most popular areas in Alicante. La Explanada de España is also known as the «Paseo de la Explanada” and is one of the city’s emblems. It runs parallel to one of the port wharfs and is lined on both sides with rows of palm tres. The floor is decorated with 6.600.000 tricolour marble tiles forming a design with a carachteristic wave effect mosaic.