Alameda Principal

The Alameda Principal, often simply called La Alameda, is the central artery of Málaga and runs straight through the city center. Developed over time, its first rows of buildings went up in the late 18th century, after the Guadalmedina River had deposited new land by the harbor. Under the direction of Luis de Unzaga y Amézaga, the street was laid out as a tree-lined promenade flanked by stately mansions, with trees brought in from the surrounding mountains and by way of the port. Originally named Avenida de Alfonso XIII, it was called Avenida del Generalísimo during the Franco era. Today it shapes the look of the city with its elegant architecture and serves as a lively meeting place for locals and visitors alike.