The Promenade by sourbugger
I can remember first seeing the traditional 'promenade' about a quarter of a century ago. On most evenings, but especially on sundays in the hour or so before sundown, couples and even whole familes would take to walking up and down the main pedestrianised area between the city and the portside. I always remember quite how much thought must have been put into 'dressing up' for the occasion. I suppose it was a chance to socialise, show off the new baby or hair-do. On a recent visit, the tradition still seems firmly in place, but times change and there seemed a far more casual approach to things. Nowadays it's probably more of a chance to show off the latest designer handbag, trophy wife or boob-job. How times have changed in Spain.
