Passeig maritim de Gava, an urban coastal dune walkway.  <B>Passeig maritim de Gava, an urban coastal dune walkway.</B><P>Imma Jansana1, Josep Lascurain2 </B><I><P> 1 Av. Portal de L'Angel, 08002 Barcelona. Spain. 2 Museu de Gava.Placa Dolors, Gava, Spain.</I><P> Abstract<P> The construction of coastal walkways in recreational areas can be a way to protect dune ecosystems mainly by reducing extensive trampling. Landscape architecture must deal with the abiotic and biotic processes of the dune system; so a multidisciplinary approach is needed. The Gava coastal walkway has been projected to achieve these goals.<P>