Espanola Way

Espanola Way is a pedestrian lane in South Beach, Miami Beach, Florida, lined with Mediterranean-revival buildings dating from 1925. The street was designed to evoke a Spanish village, with barrel-tile roofs, arched doorways, balconies and pastel stucco, and it is one of the older planned developments in the district. Today it is filled with cafes, tapas bars, restaurants and small shops, and flamenco and live music venues give the street an evening atmosphere. On Saturdays and Sundays an artisan market sets up along the lane, with handmade goods, art and crafts, and weekend afternoons are the liveliest time. The street is short, so a visit takes about 30 to 60 minutes unless visitors stay for a meal or a performance. Mornings are quiet and good for photographing the architecture without crowds, whereas evenings and weekends bring diners and visitors. The lane is open around the clock as a public street, with restaurants running from about 11:00 AM until midnight, and there is no entry fee. Visitors can walk from Lincoln Road or Ocean Drive, or take the free South Beach Trolley to Washington Avenue. Espanola Way sits between the beach and Lincoln Road, so it fits naturally into a day exploring the district. Restaurant prices are typical of South Beach, and menus are posted at the doors, so options are easy to compare. Those interested in architecture can pair the visit with the nearby Art Deco Welcome Center.