Fede Sánchez stands out as a distinctive figure. The Chilean architect brings a pristine image, a straightforward voice, and an unyielding pace to the entertaining Canas de viaje series. Two chapters are set in Alicante, offering a fresh lens on familiar places and inviting viewers to notice details they may have missed before. A closely related project by the Aquae Foundation exists, functioning with a similar curiosity while not requiring the same inquiries from viewers. TVE has cycled through memories, preserving those moments as if preserved in a cool, quiet place when routines are carried out with a mask on.
With Fede Sánchez guiding the journey, audiences are led to rediscover and walk through the Water Museum, alongside the artist Aurelio Ayela. Ereta Park receives its first national television treatment in this context, and the route also reveals new angles on Santa Bárbara Castle, inviting fresh perspectives that alter standard routes of exploration.
On the itinerary chosen by Fede Sánchez, Alicante’s most picturesque square emerges: Santa María, with the baroque façade of its basilica inviting a close interior look at MACA, a highlight many locals overlook but which leaves international visitors impressed.
In the analysis of the Central Market, the term trencadís is noted for its overlooked charm, a detail often dismissed in plain sight. A young cameraman, a friend who remains behind the lens, spots a semantic slip that could color the moment. When attempting to explain the meaning of the coat of arms of Alicante to the guide, the guide indicates discovery of something that was being avoided. The question remains what exactly is implied, and how the language nuances shape perception.
The journey concludes with a demanding walk through Marjal park, linking the routes to the municipalities of Rojales and Torrevieja. The experience suggests a longing for more programs of this nature, a wish that such explorations could become a regular feature on screen and in communities.