A Coruna question

[DTCamino]

I may be able to travel to Spain twice next year, the spring to walk the Ruta de Lana and go in the fall as well.
I’m looking at the Ingles this fall, and to sell the trip to my better half, I was thinking of renting an apartment in A Coruna for a week while I walk. We do not plan to rent a car.
For those that have walked there before, is there enough interesting sights and things to do in A Coruna for the 5 days while I’m walking?

 

[trecile]

I think so. I spent three days there in 2017, and could have stayed longer.

 

[Pilgrim9]

I found A Coruña to be pretty interesting but I did not spend a full week there.

As a tourist destination, A Coruña has the advantage of being on two passenger railway lines: the line from Santiago de Compostela (obviously), and the line to Ferrol. Both lines are extremely scenic, and each line provides opportunities for various day trips, should one find that one has exhausted the exploratory opportunities of A Coruña.

From Ferrol, a modern-ish narrow gauge passenger railway line provides links to many towns along the north coast.

BTW there is a great aquarium in A Coruña near the Torre de Hercules. It is at

Aquarium Finisterrae · 4.4★(11479) · Aquarium

P.º Marítimo Alcalde Francisco Vázquez, 34, 15002 A Coruña, Spain

maps.app.goo.gl

 

[natefaith]

Absolutely! I lived there for a few years and it's a beautiful city with lots to explore. If you can find an apartment near Playa de Riazor or Playa del Orzán, your better half can walk to:

- Museums such as the Domus, the Museo de Bellas Artes (fine art museum), the Casa das Ciencias, etc
- The aquarium
- The Torre de Hercules lighthouse
- Cool parks like Monte de San Pedro
- Plaza de Maria Pita and the historic center
- The beaches of Riazor and Orzán
- Plenty of shops, cafes (be sure to visit Pandelino!), and grocery stores

There's an ocean walk of about 15km, called the Paseo Marítimo, which links many of these attractions on the peninsula. The historic center is just a short walk inland.

Here are some other good websites for info:

Tourism in A Coruna. What to see. Tourist information | spain.info

Find information on everything to see and do on a trip to A Coruna. The best tour plans, what to visit, activities in La Coruña etc | spain.info

www.spain.info

A Coruña Tourist Board

www.coruna.gal

La Coruna, Spain 2024: All You Need to Know Before You Go - Tripadvisor

La Coruna Tourism: Tripadvisor has 125,634 reviews of La Coruna Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best La Coruna resource.

www.tripadvisor.com

 

[dougfitz]

There seems to be plenty to do, but why limit them to A Coruna. There are bus and train services that would quite quickly get one to Ferrol, Santiago, Padron, Muxia, etc, etc.

 

[trecile]

There seems to be plenty to do, but why limit them to A Coruna. There are bus and train services that would quite quickly get one to Ferrol, Santiago, Padron, Muxia, etc, etc.

True. That makes A Coruña a great base.

 

[dick bird]

A Coruña has a pretty lively cultural scene and nightlife to keep you busy at night as well.

 

[El Cascayal]

There is also the symphony orchestra where our very own Betterisgood + hubby play the glorious bassoon.

 

[Tony Lenton]

I may be able to travel to Spain twice next year, the spring to walk the Ruta de Lana and go in the fall as well.
I’m looking at the Ingles this fall, and to sell the trip to my better half, I was thinking of renting an apartment in A Coruna for a week while I walk. We do not plan to rent a car.
For those that have walked there before, is there enough interesting sights and things to do in A Coruna for the 5 days while I’m walking?

There’s a lot to do there but also a good, reliable and cheap train service to Santiago and beyond as well as buses to places along the coast. You will not be bored and will eat and drink very well.
Best wishes.

 

[Mark Francis Auchincloss]

Absolutely! I lived there for a few years and it's a beautiful city with lots to explore. If you can find an apartment near Playa de Riazor or Playa del Orzán, your better half can walk to:

- Museums such as the Domus, the Museo de Bellas Artes (fine art museum), the Casa das Ciencias, etc
- The aquarium
- The Torre de Hercules lighthouse
- Cool parks like Monte de San Pedro
- Plaza de Maria Pita and the historic center
- The beaches of Riazor and Orzán
- Plenty of shops, cafes (be sure to visit Pandelino!), and grocery stores

There's an ocean walk of about 15km, called the Paseo Marítimo, which links many of these attractions on the peninsula. The historic center is just a short walk inland.

Here are some other good websites for info:

Tourism in A Coruna. What to see. Tourist information | spain.info

Find information on everything to see and do on a trip to A Coruna. The best tour plans, what to visit, activities in La Coruña etc | spain.info

www.spain.info

A Coruña Tourist Board

www.coruna.gal

La Coruna, Spain 2024: All You Need to Know Before You Go - Tripadvisor

La Coruna Tourism: Tripadvisor has 125,634 reviews of La Coruna Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best La Coruna resource.

www.tripadvisor.com

That's a good summary ! There's a Military Museum too and of course the Santo Anton Castle. In addition, I always visit Estrella de Galicia brewery's bar (Rua Concepcion Arenal, 10) which is enormous and they've also opened a Museum called Mega Mundo. But the best thing I ever did in A Coruña apart from walking around was to eat !! Do what all the locals do and that's eat well ! Most of the bars maybe small but you can get really good, freshly prepared food in so many different family owned establishments. One of my favourite gastronomic cities in Galicia along with Lugo.

 

[wynrich]

My husband and I spent a week in A Coruña in April of 2022. We really enjoyed it. Lots to see and do. We stayed in this airbnb and recommend it highly: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/22712194
The place is centrally located in the older part of town and Margarita was wonderful. If you stay there, please tell her Charlie and Dorothy sent you.

 

[jillianbausch]

The Estrella Galicia Brewery has an excellent self-tour. The mural is worth the price of admission!