Either during the day or at night, there is always life here. This is a city for strolling and enjoying oneself, with beaches in the city centre and, with the Tower of Hercules it, a long promenade which goes almost all the way around.
The inhabitants of A Coruña are famous for living well, so follow their example. Sit at a café on the main square known as Plaza de María Pita and discover its fascinating history. Or stroll along the area of the Cantones and admire the famous glass windows, from the Modernist period. And if you would like to go shopping this is the perfect place, especially if you want to dress in style.
Excursions around Coruña (mainly gastronomical):
• Cayon (famous for percebes, Eat at Beiramar and have an aperitivo first at Bar Zarra). You should do the coastline path from Cayon to Baldayo Beach (by Car).
• Finisterre (best seafood, Tira do Cordel is a really really good restaurant, visit Finisterre Lighthouse/end of the world)
• Ruta de los faros (200km hiking path in the coast of Galicia)
– Playa de Cabañas Here you can visit the Eume Bridge and there is a place to eat called Pulpeira Os Cen Pasos. You can’t imagine the quality of the food, no reservations, cash only. The place isn’t luxurious, but it’s worth it)
• Betanzos (well known for the best tortilla in the world, Versalles has good tortilla and is located in a side alley)
• Encoro de Verdes (hiking in fairy-like area)
• Fragas del Eume (you can rent an electric bike and go to the monastery on top of the hill, really nice area for the nature lovers)
• Santa Cruz (have a tapa during sunset with views to the Castle, Preludio has a nice view) very close to la coruña center
• For surfers: Bastiagueiro beach (after surf bar), Barrañan & Sabon Beach, La Duna Beachclub also in the area.
What to do in La Coruña Center:
• Walk Paseo Maritimo
• Torre de Hercules (oldest functioning lighthouse in the world)
– Plaza María Pita
• Old City Walk
– Marina Real
– Lugo Square Market: If you go early in the morning, you will find local seafood vendors. Quite a sight and very famous (you can buy fresh seafood).
• Orzan Beach
• Riazor Beach
– Calle de los Vinos (C/franja, C/Barrera & C/Galera) Very famous for going from bar to bar having wine and tapas. Do not hesitate to ask. Recommended restaurants: Celeiro, O Lagar da Estrella, A Mundiña, Charrua (for meat), etc
Where to eat in la Coruña Center:
• Gonzaba (for meat lovers) Galicia has one of the best cows in the world called: Rubia Gallega
• Comarea Marina (Seafood)
• Arbore Da Veira (Michelin Star and one of our Favourites, reservation in advance)
• Pulpeira de Melide (no reservations, ask for pulpo and zamburiñas)
• O cabo (best tortilla in town)
• La sarten de Coruña (good seafood)
• El de Alberto
• La taberna de Miga (on a national award for their cousine
– Pracer
– Tira do Playa
• Cervecería Estrella Galicia for beer lovers
– Anywhere basically is Good toe at, Galicia is well known for its seafood, white wine (Ribeiro, Godello and Albariño) and meat. Enjoy!!!
Food you cannot miss:
– Zamburiñas
– Pulpo con cachelos (a la gallega)
– Chuleton de vaca vieja gallega
– Tortilla de patata (Estilo Betanzos)
– Percebes
– Empanada gallega
– Mejillones
– Lubina salvaje
– Fresh fish, here called pescado de pincho. It means that it has been caught with a fishing rod.
