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A CoruñaGuide was updated: 2023-10-27

A Coruña is a busy city at the very tip of Galicia. This is a perfect place to enjoy a gentle stroll along the streets and avenues, discover Roman architecture as well as modern innovative buildings. The atmosphere in the many magnificent town squares is excellent and full of the joys of life on a hot summer’s day. Outside the town centre the beaches, the marina, the fishing port and the commercial port still play a very important role for the people of A Coruña.

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In order to explore the laid-back Galician lifestyle you need to take a stroll down the new and very attractive promenade. This will give you plenty of opportunities for sightseeing and also a chance to enjoy the fantastic atmosphere of the city.

Torre de Hercules

Torre de Hercules might be the world’s oldest light house. It was built by the Romans in the 2nd century and is well worth a visit for those interested in learning more about the city's history and enjoying an excellent view over A Coruña.

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Ciudad Vieja

Ciudad Vieja is a walkable Old Town constituting most of the old A Coruña which dates back to the mid-19th century. In this area you can find the city’s flamboyant and unmistakable landmark, ayuntamiento.

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The Beaches

La Coruna’s coastline offers a stunning 30 kilometre stretch of sandy beaches. Playa de Riazor and Playa de Orzan are two protected beaches conveniently close to the city. In the summer, buses regularly go from the town centre to the fabulously sandy Playa de Baldaio.

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Castillo de San Anton

This 12th century fortress keeps watch over the port and the Old Town of A Coruña. Today it houses a Museo Arqueoloxico e Historico (The Historical and Archaeological Museum) with an array of ancient Egyptian, Roman, Visigoth and contemporary pieces.

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Galerias

A Coruña has been dubbed the ‘city of glass’ and one need only head to the waterfront to understand why. Multi-story houses sport a rather unusual and almost uniform protective layer of “gallerias” or glassed-in balconies.

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Museo de Bellas Artes (Museum of Modern Art)

This innovative building features a brilliant art gallery with works by Rubens and etchings by Goya. There is also an impressive collection of 16th and 17th century European paintings.

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A Coruña

Do & See

Torre de Hercules

Ciudad Vieja

The Beaches

Castillo de San Anton

Galerias

Museo de Bellas Artes (Museum of Modern Art)