A Coruña

A Coruña, Spain

A Coruña is a busy city at the very tip of Galicia. This is a perfect place to enjoy a gentle stroll along the streets and avenues, discover Roman architecture as well as modern innovative buildings. The atmosphere in the many magnificent town squares is excellent and full of the joys of life on a hot summer’s day. Outside the town centre the beaches, the marina, the fishing port and the commercial port still play a very important role for the people of A Coruña.

Population:

A Coruña: 252,000
Coruña province: 1,126,707

Currency:

Euro (EUR) €1 = 100 cents

Emergency Numbers:

Emergency: 112
Fire Brigade: 080
Doctor: 061
Police: 091

Opening Hours:

Shops are open Monday to Saturday between 9.30 am to 1.30 pm and from 4.30 pm to 8 pm. Shops are generally closed on Sundays. Some department stores have moved away from the traditional siesta and are open all day.

Newspapers:

El Pais (National newspaper)
El Mundo (National newspaper)
La Voz de Galicia (good for local listings)
La Region

The City

The first impression of the provincial capital of Galicia is big, bright, modern and spacious all at the same time. A Coruña is home to many magnificent squares, a fantastic medieval quarter and an amazing array of different architectural styles. The medieval quarter contains most of the historical monuments built before the 19th century together with many buildings dating back to the Modernist period.

The fascinating waterfront is always buzzing with life and excitement, as it still plays a very important role in the city’s everyday life. It is home to fishing boats as well as cruise liners and yachts. The city is also well known for its excellent gastronomy which emphasizes the quality and freshness of produce.

Do & See

In order to explore the laid-back Galician lifestyle you need to take a stroll down the new and very attractive promenade. This will give you plenty of opportunities for sightseeing and also a chance to enjoy the fantastic atmosphere of the city.

Dining

The wealth of natural ingredients and skilled chefs found here are irresistible attractions for lovers of refined cuisine. One of the principal features of A Coruña’s gastronomy is the quality of its ingredients, which are combined to create amazingly simple dishes or more elaborate culinary delights.

Cafes

The Spanish love their coffee, especially a cup of café con leche (coffee with milk) and a cortado (espresso with a touch of milk). And nothing fits better the easygoing atmosphere of this city than to sit back and enjoy a good cup of joe with the locals. Be sure to also try their churros with chocolate.