Walking Tour of A Coruña - Port of Call
Hello Hoppers! If you are ever on a cruise and your ship stops in A Coruña, here is a 2-hour walking tour of the city. I was born in A Coruña, so I’ve picked 15 places I like to visit, and prepared a map so you can see the route. I hope this helps!! Thanks for watching!!
Map of Walking Tour of A Coruña - Port of Call
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La Coruña: A Beautiful City on the Atlantic
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Best Attractions and Places to See in La Coruna, Spain
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Tower of Hercules (Torre de Hercules)
Monte de San Pedro
Cabo Finisterre
Plaza de Maria Pita
Avenida de la Marina
Museo Militare Regionale
Iglesia de Santiago Apostol
Colegiata de Santa Maria do Campo
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Silver Whisper City Tour Of A Coruna, Spain
We've been on a port-intensive cruise since departing Southampton last week on Silver Whisper. Each day, we've enjoyed some memorable tours, with only one sea day to rest, and that was on the first full day of the cruise.
So when Silver Whisper docked in the city center of A Coruña on Thursday, we chose a tour that allowed us to sleep in and get a good overview of the city.
THE TOWER of HERCULES (TORRE de HERCULES) near A CORUNA, NORTHERN SPAIN
(See also SANTIAGO de COMPOSTELA
Lighthouse built over 1,900 years ago still doing splendid service today. (13 August 2013)
Places to see in ( La Coruna - Spain ) Tower of Hercules
Places to see in ( La Coruna - Spain ) Tower of Hercules
The Tower of Hercules is an ancient Roman lighthouse on a peninsula about 2.4 kilometers from the centre of A Coruña, Galicia, in north-western Spain. Until the 20th century, the tower itself was known as the Farum Brigantium.
The Latin word farum is derived from the Greek pharos for the Lighthouse of Alexandria. Tower of Hercules structure is 55 metres (180 ft) tall and overlooks the North Atlantic coast of Spain. The structure, almost 1900 years old and renovated in 1791, is the oldest Roman lighthouse in use today. There is a sculpture garden featuring works by Pablo Serrano and Francisco Leiro.
The Tower of Hercules is a National Monument of Spain, and since June 27, 2009, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Tower of Hercules is the second tallest lighthouse in Spain, after the Faro de Chipiona .
( La Coruna - Spain ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of La Coruna . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in La Coruna - Spain
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Cruise Destination: La Coruna, Spain
Discover the Galician town of La Coruna on Spain's north west coast during a port of call aboard the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Independence of the Seas.
The port town made history in 1588 when the Spanish Armada sailed off to conquer England, which resulted in a humiliated defeat when the Brits retaliated and left La Coruna in ruins.
A prominent landmark, the ancient tower of Hercules is still in use today.
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La Coruna, Spain - Driving through the old town of La Coruna and getting lost
14 Things To Do in La Coruña, Spain
La Coruna, 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 Coruna offers a wide range of historic sites, activities, restaurants, attractions, and beaches.
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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 on 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.
2. Palacio De La Opera (02:38)
Enjoy performance arts such as ballets, operas, modern dance, and theater.
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.
4. RC Deportivo Soccer Team (05:35)
Watch a European soccer game of Deportivo La Coruna, a soccer team with a soul.
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.
7. La Coruna Port (09:07)
Beautiful promenade to walk around and the stop over for the cruise ships.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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” (
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.
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.
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Spanish Food Tour: Tapas in La Coruña | Princess Cruises | Northern Spain Travel Vlog
Hiiya from Northern Spain! Who's ready for a food tour around La Coruña? We're talking Spanish omelette and a mega food tasting of tapas... The second cruise vlog with Princess Cruises is here! The ship arrived early in A Coruña and after a filling breakfast onboard, I bounded off ready for a second and third round. Oh yeah.
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This was my first time in La Coruña and I was pleasantly surprised! We got off around 9am and the port city was sleepy but mesmerising. There were ornate buildings, colourful flowers decorating balconies and heaving boxes of fresh strawberries. Which got me thinking... I'm hungry. Again.
So we headed to a small cafe called Momos for some morning Spanish tortilla. Cheap eat, delicious with a perfectly runny centre. Next stop: exploring. We 'ooh-ed' at the María Pita square, 'ahh-ed' at the Tower of Hercules and loved the sea view from the surrounding area before... you got it... we got hungry again.
I read online that La Bombilla was a great spot for tapas. Even better yet, each dish is only €1.10 so I tried caldo gallego (Galician soup broth), gazpacho, spicy sausage, ham croquettes and calamari before it was time to head back on the ship...
AND HAVE MY FAVOURITE DINNER ONBOARD. Not sure how I managed to fit in more food at this point but I managed it for Sabatini's - the onboard speciality Italian restaurant. I'll let the video do the talkin' but from cured meats, seafood pasta, lobster in three ways to an espresso tiramisu (and a bonus limoncello) - it was excellent. I slept extra well that night! Next stop... BILBAO!
Thank you to Princess Cruises for sponsoring this video! I'm still dreaming of the four course dinner at Sabatini's and drooling over that lobster main.. and ice cream stop... and the comfy beds...
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Best Restaurants & Places to Eat in La Coruna, Spain
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2018 La Coruna, Spain
October 18, 2018. We toured the city of La Coruna, Spain, and visited cities in England and Portugal aboard Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas.
Walk up to Tower of Hercules - Panoramic view of A Coruña, Galicia
Tower of Hercules is the oldest Roman lighthouse still working nowadays with the same functions. It's been declared Unesco World Heritage.
It's the symbol of La Coruña, city in the Galicia north-west coast.
Places to see in ( La Coruna - Spain )
Places to see in ( La Coruna - Spain )
A Coruña ( La Coruna ) is a city and municipality of Galicia, Spain. La Coruna is the second-largest city in the autonomous community and seventeenth overall in the country .
La Coruna is the provincial capital of the province of the same name, having also served as political capital of the Kingdom of Galicia from the 16th to the 19th centuries, and as a regional administrative centre between 1833 and 1982, before being replaced by Santiago de Compostela.
A Coruña is a busy port located on a promontory in the entrance of an estuary in a large gulf (the Portus Magnus Artabrorum of the classical geographers) on the Atlantic Ocean. It provides a distribution point for agricultural goods from the region.
A Coruña is located on a peninsula, and its isthmus was at times formed only by a small strip of sand. Erosion and sea currents caused a progressive accumulation of sand, enlarging it to its present dimensions. A Coruña and Christchurch, New Zealand, constitute one of only eight pairs of cities in the world that are almost exactly antipodal.
La Coruna is the site of the Roman Tower of Hercules, a lighthouse which has been in continuous operation since possibly the 2nd century AD. It has been declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It is surrounded by a large public park with a golf course and a former Muslim cemetery. The lighthouse features as the main emblem of the city's flag and coat of arms.
La Coruna is also well known for its characteristic glazed window balconies, called galerías. Originally, this type of structure came about as a naval architecture solution for the challenging weather, particularly designed for rainy days. This fashion started in Ferrol in the 18th century when some of the technicians working for the Royal Dockyards had the idea of using the shape of the back of a war ship in a modern building. Soon afterwards, most sea ports in northern Spain, including the Basque region were adding these glazed window balconies to their city-port houses.
Tourism in A Coruña has increased in recent years to the point of receiving 62 cruise ships a year. The two main beaches of A Coruña (Orzán and Riazor) are located in the heart of the city and are bordered by the promenade above. This location makes them a great attraction for tourists, being also a meeting point for surfers much of the year. Moreover, the city has other beaches like As Lapas, San Amaro, Oza and Matadoiro. These four beaches, along with Riazor and Orzán, were recognized with blue flag certification in 2011. An important holiday is on the night of San Juan / Xan Xoán, celebrated with a massive fireworks celebration, parade, bonfires and the ancient fires on all city beaches well into dawn.
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La Coruna, Spain Shore Excursion - Leisurely La Coruna - Cunard
This panoramic drive through the 'Crystal City' is perfect for those who enjoy a more leisurely pace.
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First Time in SPAIN (Bilbao & La Coruña on a Cruise)
We have finally arrived in Spain!! After all these years we are ticking off this huge bucket list by exploring La Coruna and Bilbao on a cruise.
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Our first port of call in Spain was hopping off at the cute little town of La Coruna where the sleepy village was closed for the day - we went for a walk up to the Tower of Hercules - an ancient roman lighthouse still being used thousands of years later.
Next up we headed to Bilbao where we tried our first Spanish tortilla (Spanish omelette) before heading off to to see Dragonstone from Game of Thrones aka Gaztelugatxe - an islet in the Basque countryside.
We then headed into the town of Bilbao to try some Spanish tapas for heading back onto the ship for some more relaxation.
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La Coruna, Spain Shore Excursion - The Crystal City - Cunard
Discover the long and chequered past of La Coruña and why it is often referred to as 'The Crystal City'.
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La Tour d'Hercule, le phare de la Corogne en Galice
Tout commence en 61 avant JC quand Jules César sillonne la Galice. Au siècle suivant la lumière du phare apparait pour la première fois. La Tour d’Hercule appelée autrefois Faro Brigantium est le plus ancien phare en fonction au monde…
En l’an 1000 le phare d’Alexandrie - aujourd’hui détruit - et la Tour d’Hercule sont les seuls à apparaître sur la Mapa Mundi de Osma.
Quasiment abandonné au 13 et 14ème siècles, il est le témoin de l’attaque de la ville par Sir Francis Drake et de la farouche résistance de Maria Pita. Le tremblement de terre de 1755 ne l’affecte pas et l’électricité l’allume en 1926…
Place stratégique depuis la nuit des temps, il brille par la qualité de sa construction. Fonctionnel, compact, il consiste en une structure intérieure de chambres aux très hauts plafonds et d’une spirale protégée par des murs de plus de 2m d’épaisseur. La lanterne était une immense lampe à huile allimentée par un réseau de tuyaux.
La tour que l’on voit aujourd’hui est due à la restauration de l’ingénieur militaire Giannini au début 19ème.
Quand Hercule vainqui le géant Géryon qui martyrisait la population, il enterrera sa tête et ordonna qu’on construise une tour et fonda une ville qu’il baptisa Crunia, du nom d’une femme autochtone dont il était tombé éperdument amoureux.
Depuis 2008, la tour et la statue de la liberté sont jumelées, deux grands symboles qui unissent l’ancien et le nouveau monde, de part et d’autre de l’Atlantique.
Mar bravo desde la torre de hercules ( A Coruña)
Rough seas from the Tower of Hercules (La Coruña), Les mers agitées de la Tour d'Hercule (La Corogne) , Raue See aus dem Tower of Hercules (La Coruña), بحر هائج من برج هرقل (كورونا), 從大力神之塔波濤洶湧的大海（拉科魯尼亞）, Mare mosso dalla Torre di Ercole (La Coruña), Mares revoltos da Torre de Hércules (La Coruña),