by Robert Bovington
Occasionally I yearn for some peace and solitude away from the noise and bustle of the Costa del Sol. One of the places I head for is Parque de la Paloma in Benalmadena.
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Occasionally I yearn for some peace and solitude away from the noise and bustle of the Costa del Sol. One of the places I head for is Parque de la Paloma in Benalmadena.
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There is a lake In the middle of the park. It is inhabited by swans, gulls, ducks, mallards and turtles. And, of course, fish.
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The path
around the lake makes a pleasant walk especially for the elderly – or
should I say older people than me! There are many paths that criss-cross
this attractive park, some with a bit of a gradient but not too steep.
Little
animals roam freely. These include hens, chickens, roosters, pigeons,
sparrows and rabbits. There are also ibex and ostriches but these are
penned in.
There
are a variety of trees, deciduous and evergreen which include
eucalyptus, weeping willow, palm and cypress. There is also a cactus
garden with other species as well as cactii.
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Los
niños are catered for with a playground and other areas where they can
be let loose safely. Some areas of the park are closed to dogs.
On my
last visit in April 2016, I visited the little cafe near the south-east
corner of the park for a beer. And very pleasant it was too.
The park
is located in the centre of the town only 200 metres from the windmill
roundabout on the seafront. I parked nearby without difficulty.
Robert Bovington
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