La Madera Beach
Playa
La Madera (Wood Beach), a small stretch of sand between Zihuatanejo's Municipal
beach and the promontory over which the road to La Ropa passes,
offers occasional waves for the surfer as well as a number of
sea-view restaurants, bungalows, condominiums and hotels.
There is now a beachfront walkway affording a pleasant stroll and view of Zihuatanejo bay, that takes one over the rocky outcroppings between La Madera and town. It only takes a few minutes to traverse. Although lighting is provided along the path, It is suggested that you always walk it accompanied rather than alone, especially at night.
The
walkway begins at the northern end of Playa Madera and winds along
the shoreline. Looking back you can see La Casa Que Canta and
Villa de la Roca perched on the rocks on the way to La Ropa. Halfway along the walk is a small pebble
beach and a view towards Puerto Mio, the boat moorings and the
entrance to Zihuatanejo bay. Waves wash
up along the walkway in a refreshing spray.... watch out, though.
Sometimes they're strong enough to really soak you!
At
the town end of the walkway an arched footbridge has been constructed
for passage over the flood control canal.
The continuation of this stroll takes past the Regional Archaeological museum and onto Fisherman's Walk which runs along Playa Municipal, or the Town Beach.