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Forget
South Beach
.
The most spectacular beach in Miami and one of the 10 best in the United States is called
Crandon Park Beach
.
It is confirmed by publishers such as
Forbes, TripAdvisor
or Condé Nast Traveler. Reasons?
Its five kilometers long of very white sand, its
unspoiled landscape
(which cannot be more photogenic), its huge coconut trees and its idyllic turquoise waters.
The homonymous park in which it is located (Crandon Park) is also one of the local meccas
for outdoor sports
, along with Oleta Park, north of Miami and the largest urban park in
Florida
(4,000 square kilometers ).
In both parks it is possible to practice kayaking among mangroves,
paddle-surfing,
fishing,
beach volleyball and hiking.
The bike routes are the jewel in the crown of
Oleta Park,
while the
snorkeling
is that of Crandon.
This is one of the best in Florida for 'snorkeling'.
The latter takes place "in one of the only two fossilized reefs in the world, 6,000 years old," says Ed Pritchard, naturist and member of
Miami Ecoadventures
, a program of the Miami-Dade County Department of Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces. .
Snorkel on the beach
It is not necessary to get on any
catamaran
or get away from the shore of the beach (wild to rage
among mangroves
and the
odd
reptile) to start seeing puffer fish, sea eagles, pink snails, sea urchins and starfish and ...
sharks .
"Calm, they are asleep and they are harmless," tries to reassure Cristal Espinosa, Pritchard's monitor and companion, after the appearance of two small sharks among a school
of fish.
Paddle-surf session in the turquoise waters surrounding Crandon Park.
More than one of the divers heads straight for the beach.
Not without first taking a photo in the water with the typical skyscrapers of
downtown
Miami in the background.
calls.
Because right from here you get "one of the best views
of the city's
skyline
," says Espinosa.
Picnic in El Farito
Within the
Biscayne Bay
another gem hidden:
Key Biscayne
, the island paradise up above palmerones which Miamians escape the weekend for a picnic or go
windsurfing
and where the famous Tennis Masters held city .
It was also the headquarters chosen by President
Richard Nixon
in the 1960s to set up his particular winter White House in a colonial-style residence that would later go into the hands of the native singer ...
Raphael
.
As it is.
In it they say that Watergate was even sketched.
Popularly known as El Farito de Cayo Vizcaíno.
Everything, since the conqueror
Juan Ponce de León
awarded it to the Spanish Crown in 1513. The king himself would later give it to a Menorcan, Pedro Fornells, who in turn sold it for
$ 100
to a local family.
It would end up in the hands of the United States government after more than one clash with the Seminole Indians, who would set fire to the lighthouse that today is the emblem of the place.
Dated in 1825, "it is
the oldest standing building in Florida
and everyone affectionately calls it
El Farito,
" emphasizes Jennifer Haz, director of European Media Relations for the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB), the official body tourism of the city.
Bathers of all kinds at Crandon Park.
The route through Biscayne Bay is not over.
As a culmination, we have the mythical mansions of famous type
Julio Iglesias, Shakira or Gloria Stefan are
also found here.
Of questionable taste, many and varied all (there are colonial, baroque, Roman ...), they follow one another (the yachts moored at the door cannot be absent) on the artificial islands of
Star, Hibiscus and Palm.
How to get.
Airlines such as
Iberia
and
Air Europa
have direct flights from Spain to Miami from 500 euros.
Where to sleep
.
East Miami.
Modern and original design hotel in Brickell with a relevant gastronomic offer thanks to its
Quinto La Huella
restaurants
(with Uruguayan grill) or
Tea Room
(specialized in Asian cuisine).
Its pools, its views of the
skyline
and its sustainable interior design are unique.
Not to be missed are the lively nights on its rooftop
Sugar,
one of Miami's
hot
spots for
afterwork
.
From 250 euros per night.
The Palms Hotel & Spa.
Ecological (there is no orchard next to the pool) and cozy, this beachfront hotel is an excellent option in South Beach.
Its breakfast buffet does not disappoint, as does its
Essentia
restaurant
,
with a menu of international and healthy cuisine.
From 170 euros per night.
Circa 39. Pleasant boutique hotel whose decoration is inspired by the world of travel.
Not to be missed are the signature cocktails at the bar in the hall.
Located in South Beach, it is two steps from the beach.
From 95 euros per night.
Where to eat.
Phuc Yea.
Level Vietnamese cuisine and an artistic atmosphere in an avant-garde space run by the couple
César Zapata and Anieve Meinhold.
On Biscayne Boulevard.
From 40 euros.
Wave Miami.
The best ceviches in Miami, as well as all kinds of fish and seafood.
The
meat
dishes
and signature cocktails are also very worthwhile.
Located in South Beach, it is one of the trendy restaurants in the city.
From 45 euros.
More information
.
On the
Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau
(GMCVB) website: www.miamiandbeaches.com
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