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Before you go
Your trip to A Coruña.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
A Coruña – Galicia Destination Santiago de Compostela and Galícia about 75 km from Santiago de Compostela
How to get there
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Aeroporto de A Coruña (Aeropuerto de A Coruña-Alvedro) (LCG) 8 km
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Estação de trem de A Coruña (Estación de A Coruña) 2 km
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
Confirm before buying. A Coruña airport is about 8 km from the center, with flights from Spanish and European cities; Santiago airport is about 70 km away. A Coruña station has trains to Santiago and Vigo on the Eixo Atlántico, and services to Madrid, Lugo and Ferrol. There are buses to Galician cities. By car, via the AP-9 and A-6 motorways.
How many days
Two days are enough for the Torre de Hércules, the seaside promenade, the Mariña, plaza de María Pita, the Old Town, the castle of San Antón and one of the science museums. With three days you’ll have time for monte de San Pedro, the beaches and a day trip to Betanzos or Ferrol.
When to go
From June to September it usually rains less and is less cold; it’s the beach season for Riazor and Orzán. On the night of June 23–24 the festival of San Juan fills the beaches with bonfires. The city is windy year-round and winters are rainy.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No. The center, the Old Town and the seaside promenade are walkable, and city buses reach the Torre de Hércules and monte de San Pedro. Trains link the city with Santiago, Betanzos and Ferrol.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in A Coruña
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Morning
Torre de Hércules
Visit the Torre de Hércules, climb to the top and walk around the surrounding sculpture park facing the Atlantic.
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Afternoon
Seaside promenade and Aquarium
Follow the seaside promenade to the Aquarium Finisterrae or the Domus, depending on your interest.
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Late afternoon
Mariña and María Pita
Go to avenida da Mariña, with its glass galleries, and to plaza de María Pita, where the town hall is located.
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Evening
Tapas on rua da Estrela
Do a tapas crawl along the streets da Estrela, da Galera and da Franxa, near María Pita.
2 days in A Coruña
Day 2
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Morning
Old Town
Walk through the Old Town, with the colegiata de Santa María do Campo and the San Carlos garden.
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Afternoon
Castle of San Antón
Visit the castle of San Antón and the archaeological museum by the harbor.
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Late afternoon
Monte de San Pedro
Go up monte de San Pedro by bus or by the panoramic elevator for the sunset over the city.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Does the Torre de Hércules still function as a lighthouse?
Yes. It is the only Roman lighthouse still in operation, built between the late 1st century and the early 2nd century, and it has been a World Heritage Site since 2009.
Why is A Coruña called the 'city of glass'?
Because of the glass gallery façades along avenida da Mariña, which sparkle in the sun.
How to get from Santiago to A Coruña?
By train on the Eixo Atlántico in about 30 to 40 minutes depending on the service, or by bus.
Does the English Way (Camino Inglés) start from A Coruña?
Yes, there is a variant of the Camino Inglés that starts in A Coruña and joins the one from Ferrol, but it is under 100 km to Santiago.
What language is spoken in A Coruña?
Galician and Spanish.