El Malecon is the promenade and beating heart of South Vieques’ community of Esperanza. It starts at El Blok, the fun and beautifully designed hotel I stayed at. Strolling west from El Blok, the boardwalk will take you past cafés, bars, restaurants (such as Duffy’s), stores and, on weekends and busier times, pop-ups by local artists. It’s a relaxed, friendly place that I would highly recommend making your destination, if you’re planning not to rent a car, while on island.
