Title: Malecon in Ciudad Universitaria | Expedia.co.uk [Malecon Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Malecon-Hotels.0-l6227158-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Malecon Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Malecon.d6227158.Car-Hire-Guide)[Ciudad Universitaria Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Ciudad-Universitaria.d553248632296957868.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Malecon ![Malecon which includes a city and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635919601763/5569cf2d-f7e6-40d3-965d-d48118df7f11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dominican Republic featuring general coastal views, a bay or harbour and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635919601763/0e493e12-b306-40eb-bc81-877f8ffdd7d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Malecon showing general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635919601763/b4c81ca5-9732-41d5-b92f-c1b8bee4f08d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Malecon featuring general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635919601763/6d55bb0c-0e00-40e1-aa89-a3236057d949.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Malecon featuring a city and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635919601763/d3c41c6d-dba4-4baa-93e8-ae119177cbbc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Malecon Activities --- --- #### This palm-fringed waterfront strip is lined with restaurants, happening clubs and five-star hotels. The wide Malecón avenue, also known as Avenida George Washington, runs along the oceanfront for almost half the length of Santo Domingo. Locals come here to exercise and socialize, while tourists come to take photos of the sea views. Take the pulse of the city at this promenade, where the glamorous combination of sun, sea and skyscrapers is reminiscent of Miami’s South Beach. Start walking along the promenade at the east end of the thoroughfare, which begins inside the Zona Colonial at the mouth of the Ozama River. This portion of the Malecón is home to a 328-foot (100-metre) section of the old city walls, which once enclosed the old colonial town. Look out for the imposing San José Fort. Dating back to the 17th century, it is just one of several defensive structures that guarded the old colonial city. A giant statue of Antonio de Montesinos, a 16th-century friar who spoke out against the genocide of the Taíno natives by the Spanish coloniser, also stands here. Notice the flames depicted in his hair, which are said to symbolise his rage against the atrocities. Pass by the Parque Eugenio María de Hosto, where tree-lined walkways surround a central fountain. Check out the prominent El Obelisco, located west of the park. This towering monument was erected in 1936 after the brutal dictator Rafael Trujillo came to power and renamed the capital Ciudad Trujillo. The monument is now a symbol of resistance. Look at the mural covering it. This artwork pays homage to the Mirabal sisters, who were assassinated for their involvement in an anti-Trujillo movement. As you stroll along, pass by buzzing bars, sophisticated restaurants and swanky hotels, stopping for a drink as you please. Try to find a terrace from which to take in views of the sea as the sun sets. Return at night to witness Malecón at its liveliest, when the bars and clubs fill with revellers. Malecón is 8.7 miles (14 kilometres) long. Although vehicles can pass along this thoroughfare, aim to see the area on foot. That way, you’re free to explore at your leisure, pausing to appreciate the views. ## Plan a trip to see Malecon Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Viva V Samana by Wyndham, A Trademark Adults All Inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9860000/9858300/9858248/316ac0cd_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Viva V Samana by Wyndham, A Trademark Adults All Inclusive Save 100% on your flight £1,176 per person 9 May - 16 May found 11 hours ago Return direct flight included London (LHR) to Santo Domingo (SDQ) 7.8/10 Good! (1,004 reviews) very pretty resort....the mountain views were beautiful on the drive there and the beach was really, really nice! 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