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A Coruna
N 43°22.333', W 8°24.25'
2019-10-06
http://www.turismocoruna.com
Our rating: 8.20
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A middle sized city in the north-west of Spain, a port and a popular resort, famous for the football club Deportivo La Coruna, the champion of the country 1999/00. You can find two city names: La Coruña - in Spanish or A Coruña - in Galician. Previously, A Coruña was the capital of Galicia, now the status has passed to Santiago de Compostela.
A Coruna ©Yuriy Buriak
Of course, there are several beaches, the main ones Playa del Orzán / Praia de Riazor are the kilometer-wide, sandy beach right in the center of the city.
A Coruna ©Yuriy Buriak
A Coruna ©Yuriy Buriak
A Coruna ©Yuriy Buriak
A Coruna ©Yuriy Buriak
Here we took a good hotel and never regretted. Melia Maria Pita (booking.com ) has rooms on the upper floors with balconies and the best views of the city. The hotel, however, is old, the balconies, as you can see, are a bit dirty, but if you are a lover of beautiful sunsets, then it's your place.
A Coruna ©Yuriy Buriak
A Coruna ©Yuriy Buriak
A Coruna ©Yuriy Buriak
A Coruna ©Yuriy Buriak
A Coruna ©Yuriy Buriak
A Coruna ©Yuriy Buriak
The city is ideal for walking, there is a huge, 9-kilometer promenade (Paseo Marítimo) and a lot of public spaces. If we come again, we will rent bicycles considering the distances.
A Coruna ©Yuriy Buriak
On one side rises the hill of San Pedro with the large park of the same name Monte de San Pedro.
A Coruna ©Yuriy Buriak
A Coruna ©Yuriy Buriak
A Coruna ©Yuriy Buriak
You can reach the park by car (N 43 22.612 W 8 26.127 ), or walk along the promenade to the funicular. Check the schedule of the park and the funicular on the official website .
A Coruna ©Yuriy Buriak
Previously, it was an important defense point with the huge 17-meter artillery guns. They were used from 1933 to 1977, although only 19 shots were fired.
A Coruna ©Yuriy Buriak
A Coruna ©Yuriy Buriak
And now it is a popular holiday destination with restaurants, picnic areas, playgrounds and a maze.
A Coruna ©Yuriy Buriak
A Coruna ©Yuriy Buriak
A Coruna ©Yuriy Buriak
A Coruna ©Yuriy Buriak
In the central part of the city is another large park, which is easily recognizable by the Tower of Hercules. Nice place to meet the sunset.
A Coruna ©Yuriy Buriak
Tower can be visited, find the opening times on the official website . Nearby is also located Aquarium Finisterrae.
A Coruna ©Yuriy Buriak
The Tower of Hercules is a symbol of the entire region and the oldest lighthouse in the world, which is still working by the way. The original structure was built by the Romans in the 2nd century, and its current form in the neoclassical style lighthouse got in the 18th century.
A Coruna ©Yuriy Buriak
Between the parking lot and the tower you can find a place with wild cats.
A Coruna ©Yuriy Buriak
View of the old prison, now a historical monument.
A Coruna ©Yuriy Buriak
And in the eastern part is the old city and port. There is also a very long pier where you can walk.
A Coruna ©Yuriy Buriak
A Coruna ©Yuriy Buriak
A Coruna ©Yuriy Buriak
A Coruna ©Yuriy Buriak
A Coruna ©Yuriy Buriak
A Coruna ©Yuriy Buriak
A Coruna ©Yuriy Buriak
A Coruna ©Yuriy Buriak
Cats on the pier
A Coruna ©Yuriy Buriak
A Coruna ©Yuriy Buriak
You can see quite a few glazed buildings on the waterfront, which are usual for this region. This architecture helps to protect the houses from rain and wind. The central square of the Plaza de Maria Pita is located behind the houses.
A Coruna ©Yuriy Buriak
A Coruna ©Yuriy Buriak
In the Santo Anton castle located the archaeological museum. The castle was originally built in the 16th century to protect the port, and until the mid-20th century was used as a prison for military and political prisoners.
A Coruna ©Yuriy Buriak
Pontevedra Square
A Coruna ©Yuriy Buriak
Here we can note a good decision with the transfer of roads underground.
A Coruna ©Yuriy Buriak
It is clear that the city is full of restaurants, but from inexpensive food we can recommend Asian takeaway cuisine Wok Two (N 43 22.059 W 8 24.462 ), they cook quickly and tasty. City maps and travel brochures can be downloaded here . Getting there: train station Estación da Coruña is located 2 km away from the seafront (renfe.com ). The city airport is located 8 km from the city.
Tags, Spain: city , sea Tags, all countries: city , sea
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Location : ------------ 1 - Far beyond the settlements, you must spend minimum a day 2 - Near the small town, you need to walk long distance 3 - Can be reached only by car 4 - A small town with a poor public transport 5 - Outside the settlements, but with excellent transport links 6 - A small town with excellent transport links 7 - Medium-size city 8 - Suburb of the capital or major city, the ability to reach by public transport 9 - Big city 10 - Capital
Impressions : ------------ 1 - No point in visiting 2 - Boring, wasted time 3 - You can visit, if you have a lot of free time and nothing better to do 4 - A lot of things, but not so interesting 5 - It seems to be interesting, but hard way to spoil the impression 6 - There is something interesting, but the rest is not worth the attention 7 - Probably interesting, but for everybody 8 - Very cool, but difficult to see everything and long-distance trails 9 - Very cool, but there are similar facilities in other locations 10 - Very cool, this is not anywhere else
Number of tourists (weekend afternoon) : ------------ 1 - Crowds, impossible to see everything normally 2 - A lot of tourists, a long wait 3 - A lot of tourists, the organization is lame 4 - A lot of tourists, but good organization 5 - There are many tourists, but they are concentrated in one place and you can walk freely 6 - Many tourists everywhere, but the large space is compensated 7 - The average number of tourists. To photograph, you must wait 8 - Tourists are, but they do not interfere 9 - There are few tourists 10 - You are alone
State : ------------ 1 - Only title left 2 - Dull ruins 3 - On restoration 4 - The picturesque ruins 5 - Have not been restored, the state is poor 6 - Partially destroyed, but the rest of the normal state 7 - Have not been restored, good condition 8 - OK, but it is possible to make better 9 - Looks good from the outside, partial repair inside or without repair 10 - In excellent condition, well-groomed area
Picturesque (for the photographer) : ------------ 1 - - 2 - - 3 - Horrible background, normal pictures only from the top 4 - wires and cars do not allow make normal photo 5 - Interfere with foreign objects 6 - In the city, but more or less normal photo can be made 7 - Beautiful, but you can take pictures with just one point 8 - Very nice, but you can only shoot at a certain time 9 - Very nice, but hard to get to the good weather or permanently interfere with tourists 10 - Very nice, but occasionally interferes with the weather or tourists
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Our rating - 8.20
Location : ------------ 1 - Far beyond the settlements, you must spend minimum a day 2 - Near the small town, you need to walk long distance 3 - Can be reached only by car 4 - A small town with a poor public transport 5 - Outside the settlements, but with excellent transport links 6 - A small town with excellent transport links 7 - Medium-size city 8 - Suburb of the capital or major city, the ability to reach by public transport 9 - Big city 10 - Capital
Impressions : ------------ 1 - No point in visiting 2 - Boring, wasted time 3 - You can visit, if you have a lot of free time and nothing better to do 4 - A lot of things, but not so interesting 5 - It seems to be interesting, but hard way to spoil the impression 6 - There is something interesting, but the rest is not worth the attention 7 - Probably interesting, but for everybody 8 - Very cool, but difficult to see everything and long-distance trails 9 - Very cool, but there are similar facilities in other locations 10 - Very cool, this is not anywhere else
Number of tourists (weekend afternoon) : ------------ 1 - Crowds, impossible to see everything normally 2 - A lot of tourists, a long wait 3 - A lot of tourists, the organization is lame 4 - A lot of tourists, but good organization 5 - There are many tourists, but they are concentrated in one place and you can walk freely 6 - Many tourists everywhere, but the large space is compensated 7 - The average number of tourists. To photograph, you must wait 8 - Tourists are, but they do not interfere 9 - There are few tourists 10 - You are alone
State : ------------ 1 - Only title left 2 - Dull ruins 3 - On restoration 4 - The picturesque ruins 5 - Have not been restored, the state is poor 6 - Partially destroyed, but the rest of the normal state 7 - Have not been restored, good condition 8 - OK, but it is possible to make better 9 - Looks good from the outside, partial repair inside or without repair 10 - In excellent condition, well-groomed area
Picturesque (for the photographer) : ------------ 1 - - 2 - - 3 - Horrible background, normal pictures only from the top 4 - wires and cars do not allow make normal photo 5 - Interfere with foreign objects 6 - In the city, but more or less normal photo can be made 7 - Beautiful, but you can take pictures with just one point 8 - Very nice, but you can only shoot at a certain time 9 - Very nice, but hard to get to the good weather or permanently interfere with tourists 10 - Very nice, but occasionally interferes with the weather or tourists
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Visitor's rating - 0.00
Location : ------------ 1 - Far beyond the settlements, you must spend minimum a day 2 - Near the small town, you need to walk long distance 3 - Can be reached only by car 4 - A small town with a poor public transport 5 - Outside the settlements, but with excellent transport links 6 - A small town with excellent transport links 7 - Medium-size city 8 - Suburb of the capital or major city, the ability to reach by public transport 9 - Big city 10 - Capital
Impressions : ------------ 1 - No point in visiting 2 - Boring, wasted time 3 - You can visit, if you have a lot of free time and nothing better to do 4 - A lot of things, but not so interesting 5 - It seems to be interesting, but hard way to spoil the impression 6 - There is something interesting, but the rest is not worth the attention 7 - Probably interesting, but for everybody 8 - Very cool, but difficult to see everything and long-distance trails 9 - Very cool, but there are similar facilities in other locations 10 - Very cool, this is not anywhere else
Number of tourists (weekend afternoon) : ------------ 1 - Crowds, impossible to see everything normally 2 - A lot of tourists, a long wait 3 - A lot of tourists, the organization is lame 4 - A lot of tourists, but good organization 5 - There are many tourists, but they are concentrated in one place and you can walk freely 6 - Many tourists everywhere, but the large space is compensated 7 - The average number of tourists. To photograph, you must wait 8 - Tourists are, but they do not interfere 9 - There are few tourists 10 - You are alone
State : ------------ 1 - Only title left 2 - Dull ruins 3 - On restoration 4 - The picturesque ruins 5 - Have not been restored, the state is poor 6 - Partially destroyed, but the rest of the normal state 7 - Have not been restored, good condition 8 - OK, but it is possible to make better 9 - Looks good from the outside, partial repair inside or without repair 10 - In excellent condition, well-groomed area
Picturesque (for the photographer) : ------------ 1 - - 2 - - 3 - Horrible background, normal pictures only from the top 4 - wires and cars do not allow make normal photo 5 - Interfere with foreign objects 6 - In the city, but more or less normal photo can be made 7 - Beautiful, but you can take pictures with just one point 8 - Very nice, but you can only shoot at a certain time 9 - Very nice, but hard to get to the good weather or permanently interfere with tourists 10 - Very nice, but occasionally interferes with the weather or tourists
* - Note: Description of the evaluation is not always appropriate for a particular object, it's just a little help