By fast ferry, on rough seas from the Balearic Islands, I arrive at the port of Denia in the province of Alicante.

Pedestrianisation of cities is an increasingly popular initiative in Europe, to remove cars from the road, returning public space to pedestrians. Underground parking is created on the outskirts and former city surface car parks are turned into public parks, landscaped with plants, playgrounds, gathering space and fountains, improving air quality and reducing noise pollution. There are car-free street networks of promenades with shops and restaurants that are open long into the evening hours.

Buttress roots of the Giant Ficus trees

Segura River in Murcia city center