Top Things to do in Province of A Coruna
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Discover the best top things to do in Province of A Coruna, Spain including Los Acantilados Marinos Mas Altos de La UE, Curota Viewpoint, Plaza del Obradoiro, Cathedral De Santiago de Compostela, Tower of Hercules (Torre de Hercules), Monte de San Pedro, Mirador Ezaro, Castro de Barona, Parque de la Alameda, Praza de Maria Pita.
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1. Los Acantilados Marinos Mas Altos de La UE
2. Curota Viewpoint
3. Plaza del Obradoiro
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4.5 based on 3,327 reviews
Large, pleasant city plaza containing the church of St. James.
Reviewed By VadimM67 - Murmansk, Russia
Local residents joke that the 4 buildings surrounding the square around the perimeter embody the 4 pillars that hold Santiago de Compostela: religion (Cathedral), power (City Hall), tourism (- Parador-Hostal de Los Reyes Catholicos) and education (San Xeronime College). Of course, the main thing on the square is the magnificent West facade of the Cathedral. It is good day and night. Despite its medieval status, this Baroque beauty is relatively recent by historical standards. The facade was completed in 1740 by the architect Fernando de Casas Novoa . There`s Palace Raxoi behind. The City Hall is located here now. St. James in the form of a statue will be found here also. It was believed that his statue helped in the fight against the Moors during the Reconquista. If You look at the North side you can find the former hospital for pilgrims, built by the ideologues of the Reconquista, zealous Catholics and persecutors of Jews and Moors by Queen Isabella of Castile and king Ferdinand of Aragon. The Parador for pilgrims is now here. Finally, the 16th-century College of San Xeronime is located on the South side of the square. In addition to contemplating the Baroque beauty of the Cathedral, interesting performances are played out in the arcades of the city hall in the late afternoon. Perhaps this will be the best end of the day.
4. Cathedral De Santiago de Compostela
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4.5 based on 10,536 reviews
Reviewed By PilatesLady58 - Norwich, United Kingdom
The cathedral is an incredible building with its impressive baroque facade and is the culmination for some of a long journey along the Camino to reach Santiago. At the moment it’s best viewed from the outside only as there is major restoration work going on for holy year in 2021 when the work will be completed. It’s still worth visiting the cathedral museum which has some interesting artworks on display. You can also access the cloister and get views out over the square by the cathedral to the surrounding countryside. I’m sure it will be amazing when it’s done but currently the interior is literally a building site!
5. Tower of Hercules (Torre de Hercules)
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4.5 based on 5,538 reviews
Built by the Romans around AD 98–117, this is the world's oldest functioning lighthouse.
Reviewed By FrancoisG1984 - Portet-sur-Garonne, France
Quiete area of la Corogne fomar from car noises'perfect to have a nice walk and see a bit of Galicia.
6. Monte de San Pedro
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4.5 based on 1,957 reviews
This was a military fort but now turned into a beautiful park with historic information posted everywhere.
Reviewed By CraneSmith - Zaragoza, Spain
On our last day in A Coruña, we decided to head the opposite way from the Torre de Hércules and go to the Monte San Pedro. Since we walked from the town we came across the Elevator panorámico and it was a fabulous way to get up to the park. Luckily, the weather was perfect - sunny, reasonably gentle breeze, perfect temps; I’m not sure I would want to be up there in nasty or wet conditions. The park itself is just gorgeous - wonderful green fields with incredible views of the city and then out to the sea, including several (very) large gun emplacements from WW II. A word of caution: there is a restaurant on top but it is a Michelin-starred establishment, much, much heavier and much more formal than we were after. In other words, grab a couple of boccadillos ahead of time and enjoy the incredible views, flowering trees, and lovely grounds.
7. Mirador Ezaro
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4.5 based on 406 reviews
Reviewed By TimeTripping - Vantaa, Finland
We were lucky to witness a moment when nature firmed a natural "rainbow" on the walls of the rocks (see attached pic). Impressive view. Beautiful site.
8. Castro de Barona
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4.5 based on 285 reviews
Reviewed By camillop450 - Cambridge, United Kingdom
The Castro de Barona is a stunning sight to see for anyone in the Rias Baixas region of Galicia, and even from further afield. The ruins are very well preserved for something of that age and furthermore they are unspoiled by other more recent edifices or other such things. This makes it a truly magical experience as one ambles through the Castro as it is easy to imagine the town as it was 2 millennia ago, a bustling fishing port and local fortress. The setting itself, without the ruins, is also simply stunning, and is worth a visit in its own right. However, with the addition of the wonderful ruins, it altogether transforms into one of the most extraordinary sights in Spain. It is certainly a must see for anyone in the area!
9. Parque de la Alameda
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4.5 based on 697 reviews
Reviewed By BuenosAiresFoodie - Buenos Aires, Argentina
Enjoyed strolling through this park on a regular basis and seeing the changing seasons and locals out enjoying the green space. Nice lookouts towards the cathedral and central Santiago.
10. Praza de Maria Pita
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4.5 based on 2,659 reviews
Reviewed By TheChief - Manchester, United Kingdom
We’ve been to this square many times and it has a real presence. Enjoy a drink or some food in the bars that are positioned on the square and take in the atmosphere of a remarkable setting.
