14 Things To Do in La Coruña, Spain

La Coruña, the home of legends such as Pablo Picasso and Hercules, is a beautiful historic city located on the Atlantic shore of Spain, in the region of Galicia. The legend says that Hercules himself founded the city in memory of a woman he fell in love with, named Curnia.

La Coruña offers a wide range of historic sites, activities, restaurants, attractions, and beaches.

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00:00 Intro

1. The Tower of Hercules (00:52)
The Tower of Hercules in La Coruna, Spain is the oldest Roman lighthouse in use today. Legend says the tower was built over the body of a Giant Hercules defeated after a battle that lasted 3 days. The Tower, built on a 57 meter high rock, rises a further 55 metres, and overlooks a beautiful view of the Atlantic ocean and the Galician mountains.
https://youtu.be/mwO4W6GW3As

2. Palacio De La Opera (02:38)
Enjoy performance arts such as ballets, operas, modern dance, and theater.
https://g.page/PalacioOpera?share

3. Plaza Maria Pita (03:35)
The main square of La Coruna in front of the tower hall, with great restaurant and a story of a heroin.
https://goo.gl/maps/FkgMvfQ3tDtbKtaA9

4. RC Deportivo Soccer Team (05:35)
Watch a European soccer game of Deportivo La Coruna, a soccer team with a soul.
https://www.rcdeportivo.es/

5. La Coruna Old Town (07:07)
Dated back the 6th century, the old town is the place to drink, eat, shop, roam around, and soak in Spanish architecture and culture.

6. Plaza del Humor (08:37)
A funny plaza where locals hang out and meet for drinks.
https://goo.gl/maps/eLbgMhv8p3YvVnkSA

7. La Coruna Port (09:07)
Beautiful promenade to walk around and the stop over for the cruise ships.
https://goo.gl/maps/ShdrjHAYTYVxsmfU8

8. Castle de San Anton (10:17)
The San Antón castle is a beautiful island fortress located at the entrance of the port. This castle was a means of defense which the people of Coruna heavily relied on. Throughout its history, the Castle has been a fortress, a governor's residence and a prison. Today it accommodates the archeological and history museum as well as a remarkable collection of silverware.
https://goo.gl/maps/hKF96TS6cDDaJK5d8

9. Termaria Casa del Agua (11:43)
Termaria Casa del Agua is a temple of relaxation. Varying temperature Salt pools., jacuzzis, saunas, steam rooms, sun decks, infrared red relaxation rooms. This is the perfect place to de-stress, relax, and charge up your batteries. Occasionally they will even throw parties.
https://g.page/TermariaCasadelAgua

10. Caracola Moncho Amigo (12:20)
A beautiful Conch like statue located in Punta Hermida park. Walking distance from the Tower of Hercules, this Conch statue is designed to make the Atlantic wind blow through the horn. Take a romantic stroll at the park, enjoy the Atlantic breeze, and take some cool photos.
https://goo.gl/maps/1zztiBQxHQ5L9n7X8

11. Iglesia de San Jorge (13:57)
San Jorge Church is a sinister looking old church located in Plaza Marqués de San Martín . The cruceiro in the courtyard in front of the church is carved in a medieval style and is surrounded by 4 smaller pillars. Great location to take photos, especially at night.
https://goo.gl/maps/dhyBBEJSDL6pV7P79

12. Orzan Beach and Monte de San Pedro (14:57)
I highly recommend to take a hike or enjoy a leisurely walk on the beautiful sea-side promenades of La Coruna. A nice 8km hike starts with Caracola Monch Amigo conch statue. Walk through Hermida Park, Orzan Beach, Praia do Matadoiro (which translates to "Slaughterhouse beach”), Explanada de Las Esclavas, the giant Obelisco Millenium statue, "The octopus" statue, and my favorite, “Window to the Atlantic” (https://goo.gl/maps/1ASDuzwiZnytRqCA9).
If you still have time and you are not fatigue, you can visit the San Pedro Mountain Park.

13. Santiago de Compostela (17:10)
Located one hour drive from La Coruna, Santiago de Compostela is the capital of Galicia and the final destination of the 1000km+ hike of the well-knows Camino de Santiago trail.
https://goo.gl/maps/Lsw2qYPmFwjsiZXN7

14. Hot Springs in Ourense/Orense (19:36)
Located on a volcano an hour away from La Coruna, Ourense is known for its hot springs. Great to relax. The one I visited is 30 minutes from the city.
https://goo.gl/maps/R9S88UTtKnth8yjG7

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