The Boulevard in San Pedro


The Boulevard of San Pedro de Alcántara is one of the town’s most popular public spaces, stretching through the heart of the resort with landscaped gardens, children's play areas, cafés, and open spaces. Whether you're visiting for a stroll, stopping for lunch, or exploring the town centre, the boulevard provides a pleasant and modern focal point that is popular with both locals and visitors throughout the year.

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Information on the Boulevard


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1. Overview

The Boulevard of San Pedro de Alcántara is a large pedestrian-friendly park and leisure area built over the town's underground tunnel. It has transformed the centre of San Pedro into a vibrant community space featuring gardens, fountains, playgrounds, cafés, restaurants, and wide walking paths. The boulevard is one of the town's main attractions and a popular meeting place throughout the year.

2. Location & Address

The boulevard runs through the centre of San Pedro de Alcántara and is easily accessible from all parts of the town.

Address: Boulevard San Pedro Alcántara, San Pedro de Alcántara, Marbella, Málaga, Spain

It connects the town centre with the southern side of San Pedro and is within walking distance of many shops, restaurants, and local attractions.

3. Opening Times & Accessibility

The boulevard is an open public space and is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The wide pathways make it suitable for wheelchairs, mobility scooters, pushchairs, and visitors with limited mobility. There are plenty of benches and shaded areas available throughout the park.

4. Parking

One of the biggest advantages of visiting the boulevard is the availability of free parking nearby.

Free parking can be found around much of the boulevard, making it one of the best places to park when visiting San Pedro de Alcántara. Many visitors use the area as a convenient base for exploring the town centre on foot.

5. How to Get There

By Car:
Easy access from the A-7 and AP-7 with several free parking areas surrounding the boulevard.

By Bus:
Regular buses connect San Pedro with Marbella, Puerto Banús, Estepona, and Fuengirola.

On Foot:
The boulevard is centrally located and easily reached from most parts of San Pedro.

6. Nearby Attractions

  • San Pedro Town Centre
  • Church Square (Plaza de la Iglesia)
  • San Pedro Promenade and Beach
  • Puerto Banús
  • Avenida del Mar and Marbella Old Town

7. What to Expect On Site

Visitors will find:

  • Landscaped gardens and walking paths
  • Children's playgrounds
  • Open-air cafés and restaurants
  • Water features and fountains
  • Outdoor exercise equipment
  • Seasonal events and local celebrations
  • Plenty of seating and shaded areas

The boulevard offers a relaxed atmosphere and is equally popular with families, retirees, and local residents.

8. Tips for Visiting

  • Visit in the morning or early evening during summer for more comfortable temperatures.
  • The children's play areas are particularly popular with families.
  • Free parking is usually available but can become busier during weekends and local events.
  • The boulevard provides one of the easiest starting points for exploring San Pedro on foot.

9. Overall Experience

The Boulevard of San Pedro de Alcántara is one of the town's standout attractions, combining green spaces, family facilities, cafés, and excellent accessibility. Whether you're looking for a relaxing walk, somewhere to sit and enjoy a coffee, or a convenient place to park while exploring San Pedro, the boulevard is well worth a visit.

Address: Avenida Luis Braille, s/n Avenida Norberto Goizueta Díaz, s/n, 29670 San Pedro Alcántara, Málaga, Spain

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Disability access

The Boulevard is wheelchair friendly.

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Attractions in San Pedro

Markets, music & festivals


The Costa del Sol, which is located on the southern coast of Spain, is a popular destination for tourists and is known for its markets, music, fairs, and festivals. Some popular markets include the Fuengirola and  Marbella market. There are also many music festivals held on the Costa del Sol throughout the year, such as Marbella's Starlite  and Fuengirola's Marenostrum Festival held in Sohail Castle's grounds. Fuengirolal. Additionally, there are many fairs and festivals that take place on the Costa del Sol, such as the Feria de Málaga and the Feria de la Noche de San Juan. These events offer a great opportunity to experience the local culture and traditions of the region. Click the image below and find out more.

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Hotels & Package holidays

There are no hotels in San Pedro so below are options in the nearby town of Marbella

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There are very few hotels in San Pedro which means few package holidays but there is a good choice of  apartment and villa’s of all sizes and below are some of the best holiday letting agents in the business. Transfers are around 40 minutes from Malaga airport.   click here for transfer options

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