Suggestions for things to do in A Coruña?

[Noel & Annie J]

Hello, we’re flying out of La Coruña next week (27/4) after completing our Camino on Sunday. I’d love suggestions as to what to do with a day or two while there.

 

[trecile]

A Coruña is a great place to spend time after your Camino.

There's the wonderful Paseo Marítimo, the Tower of Hercules lighthouse, a spherical glass elevator, beautiful beaches, amazing tapas bars and much more!

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[naplesdon]

Ditto, along with a seafaring museum near the docks and if you are lucky a large concert venue that books some of the top acts traveling around Europe.

 

[henrythedog]

Visit Sir John Moore’s grave (a poem learned by rote in the days when education was more about repetition: https://www.poetrybyheart.org.uk/poems/the-burial-of-sir-john-moore-after-corunna/) and tour the excellent bars and restaurants.

 

[Zennor]

Hello, we’re flying out of La Coruña next week (27/4) after completing our Camino on Sunday. I’d love suggestions as to what to do with a day or two while there.

Thanks for this question. We have 4 days in SdC beg May (assuming we get there!) and we're thinking of going to A Coruna for a day. Are you getting there by train or bus? I fancied getting the train - I like trains! Looking forward to hearing where you go if you get chance to post.

 

[kenwilltravel]

Thanks for this question. We have 4 days in SdC beg May (assuming we get there!) and we're thinking of going to A Coruna for a day. Are you getting there by train or bus? I fancied getting the train - I like trains! Looking forward to hearing where you go if you get chance to post.

We took the train to A Coruña direct from SdC. It's a scenic, comfortable ride and we returned in the evening. Made a nice day trip. Like trecile, I highly recommend the Tower of Hercules (Roman lighthouse).

 

[Pilgrim9]

I spent a few hours at the aquarium in A Coruña and enjoyed it very much. You might enjoy it too.

Part of it is below sea level in a somewhat darkened inside-out aquarium: the people are on the inside of the aquarium and the sea and sea life is on the outside.

Aquarium Finisterrae

www.coruna.gal

 

[natefaith]

So fun! Favorite places and activities in A Coruña are:

- Pandelino cafe for breakfast, lunch, snack, dinner, or coffee - it's a beautiful, large cafe and has a varied menu

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- Walking the Paseo Maritimo. If you can get all the way to the octopus sculpture and the "window to the Atlantic sculpture", they are very scenic spots. (The Torre de Hercules lighthouse is at one point of the Paseo Maritimo, and the window rock is all the way on the other!) But the entire Paseo Maritimo is beautiful.

- La Pepita restaurant for great burgers, salads, and fries

- Malte restaurant

- Going up the glass elevator ball (which is near the octopus and window rock) to Monte de San Pedro park for some fantastic views

But really, you can't go wrong. La Coruña is gorgeous! Enjoy!

 

[Zennor]

We took the train to A Coruña direct from SdC. It's a scenic, comfortable ride and we returned in the evening. Made a nice day trip. Like trecile, I highly recommend the Tower of Hercules (Roman lighthouse).

Thanks Ken. That's what we were hoping. By the way, I have both your books on my kindle and enjoyed them very much. We are only doing the last 100km of the Portugues this time including Spiritual Variant but hoping to return another year and spend more time in Portugual. We are definitely slow walkers and this is going to be a challenge! Flying to Porto this Friday and spending the first 2 nights in Tui. Unfortunately rain is forecast but we're prepared!

 

[kenwilltravel]

Thanks Ken. That's what we were hoping. By the way, I have both your books on my kindle and enjoyed them very much. We are only doing the last 100km of the Portugues this time including Spiritual Variant but hoping to return another year and spend more time in Portugual. We are definitely slow walkers and this is going to be a challenge! Flying to Porto this Friday and spending the first 2 nights in Tui. Unfortunately rain is forecast but we're prepared!

Thanks for your kind comments Zennor. I just looked at my Weather Channel app and see what you are facing, rain-wise. We're looking at a similar forecast way down here in the Algarve so this front must be large. Still, things can change for the better so best of luck to you on your Camino!

 

[MesaWalker]

Visit Sir John Moore’s grave (a poem learned by rote in the days when education was more about repetition: https://www.poetrybyheart.org.uk/poems/the-burial-of-sir-john-moore-after-corunna/) and tour the excellent bars and restaurants.

Great poem! I was not familiar with it. Thanks for sharing!

 

[LaFlorida]

Hello, we’re flying out of La Coruña next week (27/4) after completing our Camino on Sunday. I’d love suggestions as to what to do with a day or two while there.

Hi, I spent one day there and really enjoyed the tower of Hercules, the aquarium, and wandering around the old town. Enjoy!

 

[Vince1958]

Head for the old town for the best restaurants, bars and shops. Some great historic sites too. Fabulous place!

 

[DenWhite]

Great recovery destination.. We also travelled by train after our Leon-SdC in 2018 and spent 3 nights. As well as all that has been mentioned, the fruit & vegetable markets, parks and gardens and Picaso's childhood home all worth a visit. We loved it.Enjoy.

 

[neverlost4good]

Rent a bike and bike the entire coastline (so fun)! Watch for the nude beach!