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Municipality in Galicia, Spain
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A Coruña (Spanish: La Coruña) is a large port in Galicia in northwest Spain. Its sights reflect its heritage as a fortified harbour much battered by other nations. The city is the site of the Roman Tower of Hercules, a lighthouse which has been in continuous operation since possibly the 2nd century AD. The Old City has streets and squares that revive the city's history and noble mansions and residences. In July, a Medieval Fair takes place in the streets of the Old City. The city has several museums, such as the Castle of San Antón Archaeological Museum, Fine Arts Museum and the network of scientific museums. The city had a population of 249,000 in 2024.
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16th century castle on an island, now connected by a broad avenue. Within is a museum of castle history and weaponry.
Displaying weapons, uniforms, maps and so on.
Built late 12th century in Romanesque style, much modified down the years.
Emilia Pardo Bazán (1851-1921) was an acclaimed writer, playwright, translator and advocate for women's rights. The museum in her early home has been closed for refurbishment since 2022, the re-opening date is unknown
In 1589 the English launched a counter-Armada against the weakened Spanish, and on 4 May stormed ashore and captured the lower town. They laid siege to the upper town for 14 days but were repulsed by poorly-armed and untrained townsfolk, notably Maria Pita. The English sailed on into Portugal, hoping to stir an uprising against the Spanish, but the expedition was a calamitous failure. This museum stands on the site of Pita's house; signage is only in Galician.
Roman lighthouse built in the 1st century AD, and still in use; it may have been modelled on the Pharos of Alexandria which crumbled into the sea 600 years ago. The exterior was rebuilt in 1788 but the Roman interior was preserved, and it's a .
Small child-oriented science museum about human perception, little English signage. The building is supposed to resemble a sail.
Large indoor and outdoor aquarium.
Small science museum with planetarium in a park pavilion.
Closed for refurbishment until March 2025.
Spanish art from the 19th century, including etchings by Goya.
Large impressive science museum, well-presented.
Iron Age hill fort, occupied from 3rd century BC and abandoned in 6th century AD when the inhabitants moved to Brigantium. Many of its findings are displayed in Castelo de San Antón.
It is a place where you can appreciate beautiful scenery of the coast, city, and sea. It is accessible by foot, vehicle, or famous old elevators. There are gardens, restaurants, old military cannons, and rest areas, too, making it perfect for walking, taking pictures, or relaxing in the fresh air.
Lively cellar bar with trad Galician fare, big portions.
They serve cold platters of cheese and ham.
Tapas place specialising in seafood.
Trad Galician seafood, good value.
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Relaxed place for tapas near Praia do Riazor.
Simple place for breakfast and lunch.
Simple satisfying tapas.
Buzzing place with tapas and live music.
Huge portions of pizza.
Decent tapas.
Tapas bar where the specialty is "fairy cakes", pasteles de feria.
Trad Galician cuisine.
Galician cuisine.
Quality seafood, the waiters' recommendations are usually spot-on.
Good reviews for their innovative food.
Great value seafood, go for the tasting menu.
Quality Galician food.
Rave reviews for their Galician and Spanish cuisine.
Cosy cafe-bar in old town.
Source of Estrella beer.
Efficient mid-price chain hotel in a good central spot.
Clean friendly central place, some street noise. No meals.
Clean hotel near beach front, opened in 2024.
Smart modern hotel a short walk from centre.
Simple hotel near Fine Arts Museum.
Efficient budget chain.
By plane
Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) has more tourism and therefore more flights from across Europe.
By train
By bus
ALSA buses run four times a day from Madrid South station, taking 9 hours via Madrid Moncloa, Astorga, Bembibre, Ponferrada and Lugo. Some start from Madrid Barajas Airport.
Walk, most sights are within a short distance. Paseo Marítimo the seafront promenade wraps right around town and peninsula and out west to Monte de San Pedro.
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