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Along the Bay of Tampa, there lies the longest pedestrian promenade, Bayshore Boulevard. Its length is 72 km, so it is called pedestrian-only conditionally. To see it all, you need at least a bicycle. At the beginning of the boulevard, you will see the famous pirate ship Gasparilla at the pier. The boardwalk near the military base is closed, so turn towards Ballast Point and discover Spanish Florida.

The Big Bend power plant at Apollo Beach released clean, warm water back into the bay during its operation. Such conditions unexpectedly attracted manatees. It is how a centre for observing manatees was created and later a reserve for these friendly animals. Today, observation is possible both live and through monitors and displays.

The favorite pastime of tourists in Tampa is waterfront dining. Taste the freshest seafood at Tampa's finest restaurant, Oystercatchers, with spectacular views of the waterfront. You can also go up to the 14th floor of the Grand Hyatt hotel for stunning views of Tampa Bay from the Armani restaurant. Or book a table in a more casual place, Cafe Dufrain.