Spain · City Guide
A Coruña
A Coruña is a beautiful Atlantic port city in Galicia, combining a stunning glass-enclosed seafront promenade, a rich Celtic heritage, outstanding Galician seafood cuisine and a vibrant city culture that feels authentically Spanish. From the Tower of Hercules, the oldest working lighthouse in the world, to the Calle Real and the nearby beaches of Riazor, A Coruña rewards every visitor.
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"A Coruña has a quality that I find genuinely compelling. The combination of the Atlantic setting, extraordinary seafood, Celtic heritage and the warmth of Galician hospitality creates a destination that feels entirely off the main tourist trail."
The Tower of Hercules is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the only Roman lighthouse still in operation anywhere in the world. The Paseo Marítimo seafront promenade is one of the finest in Spain, lined with distinctive glass-enclosed galleries. The old town of Cidade Vella is a beautiful quarter of Romanesque churches and cobblestone streets. The seafood in A Coruña is extraordinary — percebes, pulpo, zamburiñas and outstanding shellfish creating one of Spain's most distinctive culinary experiences. Santiago de Compostela is approximately one hour by road.
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Tower of Hercules
The world's only Roman lighthouse still in operation, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Crystal Galleries
The famous glass-enclosed seafront galleries that define A Coruña's unique appearance.
Galician Seafood
An extraordinary seafood tradition of percebes, pulpo and outstanding fresh shellfish.
Cidade Vella
The beautiful old town of Romanesque churches and historic cobblestone streets.
Atlantic Beaches
Beautiful Atlantic beaches including Riazor immediately accessible from the city.
Galician Heritage
A distinct Celtic cultural tradition of bagpipes, folk music and ancient festivities.