Tower of Hercules
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The oldest Roman lighthouse still in use, a historic symbol of A Coruña.
What to see in A Coruña
These are the 6 places to visit in the province of A Coruña. Save your favourites and open them in Google Maps to plan your route.
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Santiago de Compostela
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The capital of Galicia, famous for its cathedral, one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in the world.
Fragas do Eume Natural Park
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A beautiful riverside forest, ideal for hiking among ancient trees and enjoying the local flora and fauna.
Cape Finisterre
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The Romans' "end of the world", with its lighthouse on the cliffs and the final stop for many Way of St James pilgrims.
Betanzos
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Former capital of one of the seven provinces of the Kingdom of Galicia, with a medieval core of Gothic churches such as Santa María do Azougue.
Ézaro Waterfall
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The River Xallas plunges some 40 metres straight into the sea at this waterfall, which is floodlit on summer nights.
About A Coruña
A Coruña is the province of the Tower of Hercules, the oldest Roman lighthouse in the world still in use, and of Santiago de Compostela, the end of the Camino. On the Costa da Morte, Cape Finisterre was the end of the known world for the Romans, and the Fragas do Eume is one of the best-preserved Atlantic forests in Europe.
Frequently asked questions about A Coruña
What to see in Santiago de Compostela in one day?
The Cathedral and the Praza do Obradoiro, Rúa do Franco, the Mercado de Abastos and Alameda Park, with some of the best views of the Cathedral.
When is the best time to visit A Coruña?
June to September, when it rains less. On 25 July Santiago celebrates the feast of Saint James, and in August A Coruña holds the María Pita festival.
What towns and places to visit near A Coruña?
Finisterre and the Costa da Morte, Betanzos, the Fragas do Eume, Muros and Noia, and the Vixía Herbeira cliffs.