Location: La Coruna
Top Things to do in La Coruna
Top Restaurants in La Coruna
10 Things to Do in La Coruna That You Shouldn't Miss
A Coruña (Galician: [a koˈɾuɲa], Spanish: La Coruña [la koˈɾuɲa], English: Corunna, archaically The Groyne) is a city and municipality of Galicia, Spain. It is the second most populated city in the autonomous community and seventeenth overall in the country. The city is the provincial capital of the province of the same name, having also served as political capital of the Kingdom of Galicia from the 16th to the 19th centuries, and as a regional administrative centre between 1833 and 1982, before being replaced by Santiago de Compostela.
Restaurants in La Coruna
1. Tower of Hercules (Torre de Hercules)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Built by the Romans around AD 98–117, this is the world's oldest functioning lighthouse.
Reviewed By Olimpia D - La Coruna, Spain
The oldest Roman lighthouse still working in the world, Tower of Hercules is definitely the most important tourist spot in a Coruña. Measuring 57 meters, we have a 365 degrees of a beautiful view from the Bay of A Coruña. You can pay 3€ per a regular ticket and if you contact than in advanced you can have a guided tour.
2. Monte de San Pedro
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4.5 based on 1 reviews
This was a military fort but now turned into a beautiful park with historic information posted everywhere.
Reviewed By earthtravelller - Gloucester
Lovely parkland area on the headland at one end of La Coruna with spectacular views in all directions of the coast, city, Hercules Tower and Beaches. The area is well maintained with expansive grassy areas, trees and cultivated flower beds and with plenty of Seating, to sit and admire the views.
There are enormous canons from a byegone era with informative boards about their history and of the mount itself and other sights visible from this hilltop vantage point.
Excellent spot to while away some time, walk and explore.
3. Cabo Finisterre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 164 reviews
Reviewed By John M - Raleigh, North Carolina
This is where some pilgrims go to extend their "El Camino" pilgrimage. It's a bit of a hike upward to reach the beautiful cliffs overlooking the Atlantic. Once there you can hike all over the cliffs rocks, but you cannot go down to the sea - too high and no trail. It's a bit touristy as you enter the area, and parking seems to need some sort of payment, but we couldn't find where. Local folks tell me that the addition of El Camino from Santiago de Compostela to here was a tourist ploy. Also, some tradition has it that the pilgrim's clothes would be burned here. Burning stuff here has become a problem, and is now banned, although some burning still seems to go on.
4. Plaza de Maria Pita
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By earthtravelller - Gloucester
Large square surrounded by beautiful buildings and Maria Pita statue in the centre. Lots of cafes and restaurants around the square and also the tourist information office so a real hub of the city. Plenty of Seating around to sit and take in the atmosphere. There is a different vibe here at different times of the day. We saw it in the early morning when it was very peaceful and almost empty so were able to take in the grandeur of the buildings and then later in the day when it was full of people of all ages meeting and relaxing in the cafes and on the Seating creating a very vibrant vibe.
The square connects the old town to the newer area which includes the shops and is just a few paces off the sea front and marina and a short walk from the cruise terminal so very central and accessible and a good place to stop to break up a day of a sight seeing
5. Avenida de la Marina
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4.5 based on 656 reviews
Reviewed By Paul A - Maldon, United Kingdom
This area is impressive to look at and combined with the walk along the sea front will leave you relaxed.
6. Museo Militare Regionale
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4.5 based on 171 reviews
Reviewed By Michael M - Sittingbourne, United Kingdom
A lovely small museum, housed in a lovely building. Admission is free.
It shows military items across the ages and is well displayed over a couple of floors.
Some excellent models of the Battle of Corunna from the Napoleonic Wars. (NB the British Commander, Sir John Moore, who died heroically during the battle is buried in a nice small park just across the road from the museum - worth a visit)
No surprise as the museum is in Spain most of the labelling is in Spanish, with the occasional English translation so if you do not speak Spanish it would be worthwhile to take some kind of translating device.
If you have some spare time in La Coruna it is well worthwhile visiting this museum.
7. Castle of San Anton
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4 based on 427 reviews
Reviewed By Tracy G - Andover, United Kingdom
Visited this castle whilst docked on a cruise, we we're walking down to the Tower of Hercules (which turned out to be shut due to the weather) and decided to go in. Lots to see, really surprised at how much was there, as the entrance fee was only 2 euros. Definitely worth a visit. They give you an information leaflet in English as most f the exhibits only have writing in Spanish. Also has a toilet, which seem scarce along the Promenade.
8. Playa de Riazor
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4 based on 485 reviews
Reviewed By Renata K - Zagreb, Croatia
It is a lovely sandy beach situated in the heart of A Coruna. I was there during April, when it wasn't really warm enough to go swimming. There was a lot of people on the beach. Sunbathing, walking dogs, children playing and young people chilling. The atmosphere is great.
9. Colegiata de Santa Maria do Campo
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4 based on 122 reviews
Reviewed By BennyMalaga - Malaga, Spain
The church dates to the 13th century and the style is Romanesque-Gothic. There is a rose window that was put in during the 14th century. The main doorway shows the carved Adoration of the Magi in the tympanum. The main altar is simple but elegant.
10. Domus
Overall Ratings
4 based on 428 reviews
Reviewed By Keppel - Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
We decided to visit this museum from our cruise ship having already done the Hercules Tower & aquarium on previous trips.It was in a large concrete building-we felt the building looked a bit 1960s so were not sure what we would find inside..However we were pleasantly surprised.There was plenty to keep my 8 & 14 year old occupied,educated & interested.Visit time approx 2 hours.We took a taxi there & walked about 25mins back into town. Would recommend a visit if you have children.
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