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Tourist GUIDE

Lots to enjoy A Coruña, a welcoming and hospitable city, directly overlooking the sea and open to travellers with a traveling spirit.

We are an Atlantic people, we like sharing, receiving, getting to know others and displaying our cultural, inherited, landscape and gastronomical treasures. And we like diversity, plurality and equality of opportunities to enjoy life, travelling and people we meet along the way.

A Coruña has a lot to offer to the traveller and a lot to discover even for those who live here.

See you in A Coruña · · EUROPE

This guide is designed to introduce you to our many tourist attractions and is packed with ideas and plans for exploring this fun-filled city. It includes information about accommodation options, getting around the city, museums, historic buildings, parks, gardens, squares, beaches, city routes and events that take place each year.

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OLD TOWN CITY CENTER A Coruña and the world GALICIA · SPAIN · EUROPE A Coruña, situated on the north-west coast of Spain, PORT is a major Atlantic commercial port. The city stands on a peninsula connected to the mainland by a narrow isthmus with two maritime fronts: on the one side the port, facing the coastal inlet of the Ría da Coruña, and on the other side the city’s main beaches, Riazor and Orzán, bathed by the open sea.

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A MILD WINTER AVERAGE TEMP. 16o/10oC 5 A CORUÑA History has shaped the 1208 1587 1809 20th century historic events city of A Coruña. Alphonse IX, King of León, Work began on the The British general Sir New industries and The Pre-Roman period ordered the re-founding construction of the San John Moore was mortally overseas trade allowed of the town, famed for its Antón fortress under the wounded in the Battle of for the expansion of the chronology The Artabri tribe inhabited lighthouse, granting it a orders of King Charles I. Elviña, which took place city and the building of the area that today is town charter, as well as a on the outskirts of A luxurious homes in the known as the Ártabro Gulf. series of other rights and 1589 Coruña and was one of Modernist and eclectic 2009 The remains of the Elviña privileges. ‘Crunia’ was the principal and bloodiest styles. Industrial growth castro or Iron Age fortified part of the quarter known English troops, led by the confrontations fought would also lead to the On 27th June 2009 the settlement are testimony today as the ‘Old City’, privateer Francis Drake, in Galicia during the consolidation of a strong Tower of Hercules, the to these Pre-Roman overlooking the port. were ordered to attack Peninsular War. trade union movement in only working Roman centres of population. and lay siege to A Coruña the city. lighthouse, was included 1446 by Elizabeth I, Queen of 19th century on the World Heritage List. 61 BCE England. Local heroine 1936 The UNESCO committee King John II raised the María Pita headed the A growing population made particular reference Julius Caesar disembarked status of the town to that defence of the city. led to changes in the Local resident Santiago to the outstanding 18th in the ‘Great Gulf of the of a city, and authorised city’s appearance, as well Casares Quiroga was century restoration work. Artabri’, just outside the free trade with England. 1778 as improvements to its appointed President of modern-day city of A Coruña thoroughfares. Public the Council of Ministers. Nowadays in search of tin and gold. 1520 King Charles III authorised buildings were constructed During his term as Forty years later, the legions the start of trading in the Pescadería district, President, he held the Modern-day A Coruña is of the Emperor Augustus King Charles I held court operations between the originally a fishing quarter, referendum on Galicia’s an open, outgoing and would annex to in the city and also set port of A Coruña and and the tobacco factory Statute of Autonomy. dynamic city. It boasts a the . sail from its port to be America. began production in the major port, making it an crowned Holy Roman area known as A Palloza. 1986 attractive destination, as 1st century CE Emperor in Germany. 1788 In 1857, the factory’s well as a city of commerce female workers, known as Work began on Europe’s and trade and is firmly The Romans built the 1522 Eustaquio Giannini cigarreras, demonstrated largest urban sea positioned at the forefront lighthouse known as commenced the major on the factory roofs, promenade. of the latest trends in ‘the Tower of Hercules’, The Spice Exchange was renovation of the Tower demanding better rights. It Atlantic gastronomy. It is a clear indication of the founded in A Coruña, of Hercules. The project was during this period that a major reference in the importance of maritime bringing prosperity to the preserved the monument’s the foundations were laid worlds of fashion and trade in the waters that city, but also converting it Roman remains and for the modern city. culture both here and bathed A Coruña. into target for pirates and provided an exhibition throughout the world. enemies of the Crown. space for them. 6 7 A CORUÑA historic figures

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As you stroll around the María Pita Eusebio da Guarda Picadillo Casares Quiroga Luis Seoane city you will come across Sigrás, 1565 - 1643 A Coruña, 1825 - París, 1897 Santiago, 1874 - A Coruña, 1918 A Coruña, 1884 - París, 1950 Buenos Aires, 1910 characters who will offer A Coruña, 1979 a series of clues as to who In 1589, the troops led by Eusebio da Guarda, The city’s tapas A lawyer, politician, we are and our nature, the corsair Francis Drake married to the widow of a competition, which takes advocate of Galician An artist, writer and providing you with a attacked the city on the shipowner, will always be place each September, is nationalism and President intellectual who, in the fascinating insight into our orders of Queen Elizabeth remembered for his love named after Don Manuel of the Government during 1970s, revolutionised true history. I of England. María Pita’s of the city. Examples of María Puga y Parga, the Second Republic, from Galician art and history husband died during the his philanthropy include ‘Picadillo’, mayor of the city May to July 1936. Whilst with his designs for El Caio Sevio Lupo struggle. Filled with rage, the secondary school that in 1915 and 1917. A famous in office, the referendum Castro and Sargadelos A native of Coimbra she seized the English flag bears his name, the former gourmet, he wrote highly on the Galician Statute of ceramic factories. Seoane from a lance, killing Francis marketplace in the Plaza de entertaining recipe books Autonomy was held. is attributed with the The Tower of Hercules is Drake’s brother as she cried and the reconstruction featuring classic Galician phrase: “The will the only Roman lighthouse out in Galician “Quen teña of the Chapel of San Andrés. dishes in a defence of Casares Quiroga House eventually learn about their that can be attributed to honra que me siga” (“Let all traditional cooking at a Museum (4) history, even though it is a named architect. It was men and women of honour Rosalía de Castro time when high society Panadeiras, 12 limited to bric-a-brac and the architect himself who follow me”). María Pita and Santiago, 1837 - Padrón, 1885 showed a clear preference Discover the history of other knick-knacks...” took pains to ensure that the city’s 4,000 inhabitants for French-style cuisine. A Coruña and Galicia’s he would be remembered, put up a successful fight This poet and novelist is Republicanism. Luis Seoane Foundation (5) carving his name on a votive against the 12,000 strong considered to be the most Pablo Picasso San Francisco, 27 inscription dedicated to English army. important female Galician Málaga, 1881 - Mougins, 1973 Wenceslao Fernández Learn about his artistic career the god Mars Ultor that can writer of all time. She lived Flórez be seen at the base of the María Pita House Museum (1) in the Old Town with her He spent his childhood in A Coruña, 1885 - Madrid, Elisa and Marcela tower. Ferrerías, 28, Old Town husband, Manuel Murguía, A Coruña. He came to the 1964 A Coruña in 1900 An exhibition space who was also a writer. city as a child but left as Eustaquio Giannini dedicated to A Coruña’s an artist. His father was an This writer and journalist, Two female teachers, Elisa Badajoz, 1750 - 1814 most famous heroine. Emilia Pardo Bazán art teacher at the school born on Torreiro Street, and Marcela, were married A Coruña, 1851 - Madrid, 1921 which today is known as is widely held to be one in A Coruña’s Church of A military engineer who, in Sir John Moore the Eusebio Daguarda of the greatest Spanish San Jorge in 1901. To carry the late 18th century, was Glasgow, 1761 - A Coruña, 1809 A countess, writer and Secondary School. literary humourists of the off their ploy, Elisa took on commissioned with the feminist with a particular 20th century. Many of his the personality of Mario, most radical alteration work A British general who led devotion for the city of A Picasso House Museum (3) works have been made into a male cousin who had to be carried out on the the retreat of the English Coruña. A staunch defender Paio Gómez, 14 films, including El Bosque passed away. The story was tower. Giannini also left his troops from the Port of A of women’s rights and Tour the house where Animado (‘The Enchanted published in newspapers mark in stone as the author Coruña during the Peninsula education. In her novel La Picasso lived as a young Wood’). throughout Spain, and the of the restoration work that War. He was mortally Tribuna (‘The Tribune of boy. couple decided to flee would convert the tower wounded at the Battle of the People’), she coined across the Atlantic. This tale into a modern lighthouse Elviña. the term by which the of love and courage is the in keeping with the latest city is popularly known – plot of a film directed by advances of the day. San Carlos Gardens ‘Marineda’. Isabel Coixet. Old Town His tomb can be seen here. Emilia Pardo Bazán House Museum (2) Tabernas, 11-1º, Old Town The writer’s family home and headquarters of Royal Academy of the Galician Language. 8 9 .5 .2 .6 .1 .3

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MARÍA PITA SQUARE THE OLD TOWN A MARIÑA GALLERY WINDOWS-PORT SEA PROMENADE - BEACHES SAN ANTÓN CASTLE This 19th century porticoed square A must-see tour offering a A Coruña is famous for its Find your favourite spot on any This 16th century castle has been a is the site of the City Hall and is fascinating insight into the history glass-fronted buildings. The Marina, of the city’s five beaches. Two fortress, prison and even an isolation named after the heroine and symbol of A Coruña. The churches and overlooking the sea, boasts the kilometers of sands, a fabulous sea hospital. Today it houses of our city. noble houses will reveal all the finest examples of this architectural promenade and all the essence of A Coruña’s Archaeology and History secrets of our medieval and feature. The arcades are lined with the Atlantic. Take advantage of the Museum. baroque past. restaurants and coffee shops that opportunity to try your hand at a are the ideal spot for watching all wide range of water sports such as kinds of ships and boats as they surfing and sailing. dock in the port.

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THE TOWER OF HERCULES AND THE SCIENCE MUSEUMS SAN PEDRO MOUNT MODERNIST A CORUÑA ATLANTIC CUISINE SCULPTURE PARK The Aquarium Finisterrae, Domus and Taking a trip up to this park and A stroll around the busy city Our cuisine, our sea, the North The Tower of Hercules, built by the Science Museum are three interactive viewpoint offers visitors the centre shopping streets reveals the Atlantic, outstanding quality and Romans in the 1st century CE, is the museums offering an insight into chance to contemplate the city city as it was during the late 19th delicious ingredients. Tapas routes, world’s oldest working lighthouse. science based on stimulating the from the air and discover the and early 20th centuries. Streets tradition, inspiration and Michelin In 2009 it was included on the senses and resources designed to unique relief of our coastline lined with opulent façades in a mix stars. And ready for serving: UNESCO World Heritage List. The increase our understanding of the thanks to the 360º panoramic of restrained eclectic styles and vegetables, meat, fish, shellfish, and Tower is surrounded by an open-air world around us by bringing together views of the Ártabro Gulf and the legacy of modernity inherited sea salt. An ocean of experiences to museum. science and culture. Death Coast (Costa da Morte). from Europe’s Art Nouveau dive into and enjoy. (POINT 7C OUTSIDE AERIAL PHOTO) (POINT 8 OUTSIDE AERIAL PHOTO) movement. 10 11 Must-see A Coruña...

MARÍA PITA AND THE OLD CITY

THE GALLERIES AND PORT

THE SEA PROMENADE AND BEACHES

SAN ANTÓN CASTLE

TOWER OF HERCULES

THE MUSEUM PARK

SCIENCE MUSEUMS

THE MOUNT OF SAN PEDRO

THE MODERNISM

ATLANTIC CUISINE

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PICASSO IN A CORUÑA

THE ENGLISH WAY

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... 12 ... María Pita and... THE OLD TOWN

A guide providing an in-depth insight The Old Town is a must-see tour offering into the Old Town is available from the a fascinating insight into the history of city’s tourist information offices. A Coruña. Its street names, churches and This guide can also be downloaded at noble houses will reveal all the secrets of our turismocoruna.com medieval and Baroque past.

Enjoy this stroll along the cobbled streets that form the oldest part of the city, which was refounded in 1208 on the orders of Alphonse IX of León and nestles on the shores of the stormy North Atlantic, the site of the former Roman settlement of Crunia.

14 15 The galleries and... PORT

A guide providing an in-depth insight Together with the Tower of Hercules, into the Cruise ships is available from the galleries that line the waterfront area the city’s tourist information offices. overlooking the port are undoubtedly our This guide can also be downloaded at best-known landmarks. turismocoruna.com The houses with their traditional galleries that can be seen on A Mariña and Montoto avenues make A Coruña a truly unique city. The street cafés and the large esplanade that looks out to sea form a focal point for cosmopolitan living, enhanced by the arrival of the cruise ships that moor in the heart of the city.

Every year almost 200,000 people disembark in A Coruña, guide by the shining light of the Tower of Hercules.

16 17 The sea promenade... and beaches

A Coruña is Atlantic, sea and salt.

Find your spot on any of the 5 beaches to relax and unwind, enjoy a swim or try your hand at water sports such as surfing or sailing.

Explore the Sea Promenade, the longest in Europe stretching out for more than 13 km, and enjoy the views and all the attractions the city has to offer: the port, monuments, lighthouse and beaches... all dotted along a promenade imbued with the authentic essence of the Atlantic.

18 19 SAN ANTÓN Castle

The museum houses a collection that San Antón Castle is located in an attractive includes objects made of precious setting at the entrance to the city harbour. metals, as well as exhibits from the protohistoric and megalithic periods, Built in the 16th century, it was originally a the Bronze Age and , the fortress, although in addition to defending Roman Empire and covering various the city, it has also housed a prison and aspects of the city. a lazarette. Since 1968 it has been the Archaeology and History Museum and in 1994 it was declared a Historic and Artistic Monument.

The museum boasts many exhibits of immense value, dating from the origins of civilisation in Galicia right up until the contemporary history of the city and province. A tour of this museum is like venturing back in time as you stroll around the various areas of this former fortress.

20 21 TOWER OF HERCULES WORLD HERITAGE and its legends

A guide providing an in-depth This is our tower, our landmark. Its silhouette insight into the Tower of Hercules mirrored on the ocean reflects the Atlantic is available from the city’s tourist information offices. character of the people of A Coruña. The Tower of Hercules is part of our heritage and, This guide can also be downloaded since 2009, a World Heritage Site. at turismocoruna.com A truly unique monument, and also the world’s oldest working lighthouse. Built by the Romans in the 1st century CE, the original construction was lower, wider and featured an exterior ramp used to take the wood that fuelled the fire up to the top of the tower. In 1788, Eustaquio Giannini, aided by city alderman José Cornide, embarked on an ambitious plan to renovate the tower. This is the Tower that stands out against the magnificent early evening skies of A Coruña.

22 23 SculP- tural space Tower of Hercules

A guide providing an in-depth insight into This museum-park, nestling in the Ártabro the Sculptural space is available from the Gulf, covers the entire peninsula where the city’s tourist information offices. Tower of Hercules stands, and includes the This guide can also be downloaded at areas known as Punta Herminia, O Acoroado turismocoruna.com and Cabal de Pradeira. The sculptures have been cleverly arranged to establish an ongoing dialogue with the lighthouse. It is an area dotted with cliffs, islets, and sea caves, known locally as furnas, as well as small beaches.

The Atlantic and its winds, characterised by blustery and salty squalls, shape the landscape and determine the park’s flora and fauna. Conditions here are harsh, and only the strongest, most unique and special species will survive. After all, what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.

Experience the duel fought out between the land and the ocean. 25 Science MUSEUMS

Science open to all. Science Aquarium Domus Museum Finisterrae Museum of Humankind This building, designed Interactive museums. Housed in a Designed to boost by the Japanese architect small palazzo knowledge of the Arata Isozaki, houses Explore the three museums situated in Santa oceans and raise more than 150 interactive Margarita Park, the awareness of the need modules created to that house fascinating facts facilities include to care for the sea and encourage reflection on about the depths of the sea, a planetarium and marine life. the nature of humankind humankind and science. three floors of whilst also having fun. exhibition space. understanding of An entertaining mix of the world they technology and fun that live in. will appeal to adults and children alike. Three unique spaces offering dynamic and interactive experiences. Definitely not to be missed.

26 27 The mount of SAN PEDRO The viewpoint

Atlantic Dome Panoramic Lift A Coruña is a seafaring coastal city, filled with opportunities for dipping your toes in the sea, but It is the only 360o Glass sphere that leads covered viewpoint in to the Mount of San also for obtaining a unique perspective of Galician Spain with vies to the Pedro. From the inside, geography away from the beaches. city and the Atlantic you can see the Tower Ocean. Virtual visit of Hercules and the Monte de San Pedro juts out into the Atlantic, to the city and touch bay of A Coruña. affording the city’s most breathtaking panoramic screens. views. A strategic point from which to defend and watch over the city, evidenced by the two large guns that can be seen here. On the opposite side of the bay of A Coruña, the Tower of Hercules salutes them each morning, marking the boundaries of the Orzán inlet.

Nature, the strength of the winds and the immensity of the sea are the three elements that accompany every visit to Monte de San Pedro. Make sure you take the time to visit and marvel at the truly magnificent views.

28 29 A Coruña and THE MO- DERNISM

A guide providing an in-depth insight into Take a trip back to the early 20th century as the Modernism is available from the city’s you tour the districts known as Ensanche and tourist information offices. Pescadería. Streets lined with the elaborate This guide can also be downloaded at façades decorated in the two fashions of the turismocoruna.com day: the more sober eclectic style and the modernity passed on by the Art Nouveau school that arrived from Europe. You will notice how on many occasions, architects incorporated both styles into their façades.

A stroll around the city’s busiest shopping streets, located between the beaches and the port, will give you an idea of contemporary life in the centre of A Coruña, and how it has changed since the heyday of the bourgeoisie.

A Coruña in the year 1900 and today.

30 31 ATLANTIC CUISINE to share

A guide providing an in-depth insight A Coruña is Galicia and the Atlantic. When into the Gastronomy is available from looking for somewhere to enjoy a delicious meal the city’s tourist information offices. or enjoy a relaxing drink, these two words sum This guide can also be downloaded at up the city to perfection. turismocoruna.com A Coruña is a melting pot of traditional and avant-garde cuisine; you are always guaranteed to find whatever takes your fancy at any time.

Going for tapas, snacking, sharing or lingering over a leisurely meal are all possible here. This is a city that loves going out and has a passion for fine food. You’ll soon discover it for yourself.

Come and savour the flavours and aromas we have to offer. Here the sea is the spice of life. Enjoy, you will always feel at home here.

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Picasso House Museum In the 19th century the city provided a home and care for a child named Pablo Ruiz. A young yet immensely This traditional late 19th century town house was the family talented boy who years later would revolutionise the home. Visitors can tour the parameters of contemporary art. The Ruiz Picasso rooms where Picasso and his family home in the heart of the city can still be visited father once painted. today. The patriarch, a teacher at the School of Arts and Crafts, instilled his love of painting in his family.

And so it was that the young Picasso began to express his feelings and sentiments through sketches and paintings. The beach, the bullring, the Tower of Hercules, the marina, his friends and even the beggars on the street...all perfect excuses to give full rein to his talent on any surface.

His younger sister Conchita died of diphtheria the very year that the family decided to leave the city. Part of this great artist would remain in the city for

Review of Picasso’s ever. The city he grew up in, where he played and first exhibition. La Voz de Galicia painted, is the same that today provides endless (21-2-1895) inspiration for those that stroll around its streets. 34 35 the english way The port of the Way

A guide providing an in-depth insight Tradition has it that the Apostle Saint James the Greater preached into The Port of the Way of Saint James in the far west of the region that is today known as Galicia, and is available from the city’s tourist information offices. which in the 1st century CE was considered by the Romans to be the end of the world. In the 9th century a site was discovered This guide can also be downloaded at containing what was believed to be the Apostle’s tomb. turismocoruna.com This discovery led to a surprisingly large movement of pilgrims from all over Europe throughout the Middle Ages, which resulted in the founding of the city of Santiago de Compostela and its cathedral. Many of these pilgrims travelled by sea, making the voyage from all the European countries that lined the Atlantic seaboard such as Poland, Sweden and many others. Practically all these seafaring pilgrims sailed to the city of A Coruña, which had been founded in 1208. This was due to its proximity to Santiago, a mere 75 km away, and the wealth of services available in the port. The English formed the largest group of pilgrims, and so this route became known as The English Way. In the 1990s it was restored as a pilgrim trail. Santiago Cathedral grants the Compostela, the official pilgrimage certificate, to all those that complete the Way from A Coruña under certain conditions. 36 37 NEAR TO A Coruña

A guide providing an in-depth Just outside the city, visitors will find a number of insight into the Surroundings is delightful sites to visit in the area known by the name available from the city’s tourist information offices. As Mariñas Coruñesas and bathed by the waters of the Ártabro Gulf. This guide can also be downloaded at turismocoruna.com The options include a route along the east coast of the Ría da Coruña, in Oleiros, which affords spectacular views of the city, the port and the Tower of Hercules. Alternatively, explore the medieval cities of Betanzos and Pontedeume, once home to the Knight Fernán Pérez de Andrade O Boo (‘the Good’). The sights and monuments in towns such as Sada, Bergondo, Abegondo, Cambre, Carral or Culleredo are also well worth exploring.

Visitors should also take the time to marvel at the rough seas that bathe the beaches of Arteixo, stretching out as far as the fishing town of Caión, the gateway to the much-feared Costa da Morte or ‘Death Coast’.

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What will you do in A Coruña?

SPORT

PARTY

GASTRONOMY

SHOPPING CULTURE to everybody

Tradition or provocation, the old or the new, classical or contemporary - theatres, exhibition rooms and art galleries create artistic spaces capable of turning heads and awakening curiosity. Get ready for the show. Of course, culture gets out and about. We live in A Coruña, so we love people, our squares and sharing.

42 43 SPORT A destination and finish line

A Coruña is the destination and finish line for lovers of running, water sports, surfing, cycling and a myriad of other sporting activities. Depor and Liceo - our football and hockey teams have reached the top of their respective fields, winning both Spanish and international championships. The calendar of major sports events includes the Bandera de Traineras de A Coruña rowing boat regatta, the Teresa Herrera International Football Tournament, and the C10, C21 or C42 running races, just a few of the great sporting reasons to discover A Coruña.

44 45 FESTIVALS and celebrations

Feb. Jun. Aug.

Entroido (Carnival) San Xoan (summer solstice) María Pita Festival The whole city Beaches and districts Throughout the city Entroido (Carnival) is The Eve of the Feast Day of A month-long celebration that one of the city’s greatest Saint John is unquestionably reaches every district in the celebrations. The streets the city’s biggest celebration of city. Events include concerts, throng with people in the year. Every 23rd June, festivals, a book fair and fancy dress, known locally A Coruña is filled with bonfires comic showroom...the packed as choqueiros, all eager proclaiming the arrival of the programme of leisure, cultural to have a great time and summer solstice. The streets are events and entertainment enjoy themselves. Offering lit up with fire and the delicious guarantees that there is guaranteed fun and laughter, smell of roasted sardines something for everyone. the charanga music bands pervades every corner of the and carnival troupes fill the city. We are proud of the fact city for the greatest street that in 2015 this celebration party of the year. was declared a Festival of International Tourist Interest.

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Lacónicas Bo en Boca Sal San Xoán, bonfires and sardines Picadillo Tapas Competition Boucatise, Lacón con Grelos festival Fusion gastronomy event A Coruña’s Atlantic Flavours Beaches and districts Bars and inns of A Coruña Gourmet sandwich festival City restaurants City hotels Festival JUNE SEPTEMBER San Agustín Market FEBRUARY HOLY WEEK El Parrote A Coruña has a particular passion The tradition of going for tapas DECEMBER February is carnival time in A An innovative food event that JUNE (BIENNIAL) for the Feast Day of San Juan, is part of A Coruña ‘s way If you’re in the city in early Coruña, and in addition to the brings together the culinary A food event that reflects the celebrating the arrival of summer of life – a more relaxed and December don’t miss the traditional choqueiros with traditions of three of the cultures city’s open, welcoming and in style. The beaches are filled with affordable way of eating out. opportunity to experience their make-do fancy dress, this that have most influenced the cosmopolitan nature. Promoting bonfires and A Coruña’s most September sees the traditional Boucatise, the gourmet celebration simply wouldn’t be history of Spain: the Moors, Jews and experimenting with Atlantic authentic districts provide the Picadillo Tapas Competition, an sandwich festival. An original complete without a laconada, and Christians. It is organised and local cuisine. Fun, sharing backdrop for literally thousands of annual event going back more gastronomy experience and the the name given to this traditional by HOSPECO (A Coruña’s and a way of life. The first edition mini-celebrations, all accompanied than fifteen years. The website chance to enjoy versions of the dish, a classic for the coldest Hospitality Industry Association) of this gastrofestival was held in by music, fun and laughter, tapaspicadillo.es provides culinary creations by some of month of the year. Made with in collaboration with Turismo 2018 and boasted an exceptional char-grilled sardines, broa corn details of the participating the city’s best restaurants – and pork shoulder and turnip greens, de A Coruña. Fusion and programme of Atlantic cuisine bread and lots more besides. eateries and the winning tapas... all in bread. This gourmet event you’ll find lacón con grelos innovation. show cooking and jam sessions, Follow the smell of the hot coals useful information when it is open to all and includes show on the menu at numerous workshops and talks, food and you are bound to discover comes to planning your tapas cooking sessions by leading restaurants and typical bars, trucks, children’s leisure events, places to enjoy delicious food and route around A Coruña. chefs, music and a space for naturally accompanied by soup, live music and twelve Michelin great company. At midnight, make younger visitors. oreja ear-shaped pastries and Star chefs from Spain and your way down to the beach to boucatise.coruna.es filloa pancakes, paired with an Portugal. The Farmers’ Market, watch the burning of the falla – a excellent red wine. featuring authentic Galician tongue-in-cheek sculpture made producers, rounds off this not- of wood and papier-mâché – and to-be-missed event. festivalsal.es marvel at the firework display. 48 49 SHOPPING Lots to choose from

A Coruña is at the forefront of the fashion industry. It is home to INDITEX, one of the fashion industry’s leading names.

In the area in and around Plaza de Lugo, Juan Flórez, San Andrés and Calle Real, top name brands rub shoulders with traditional local stores and a wealth of delightful bars, cafés and restaurants, noble town houses and large open spaces for leisure and recreation. You’ll find everything you could wish for and more. The choice is yours.

But remember that this is a city which also boasts several irresistible shopping malls: Cuatro Caminos – the Corte Inglés department stores, Espacio Coruña and Marineda City are some of the alternatives.

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CORUÑA CARD Practical information

GUIDED TOURS

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USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS CULTURE AND LEISURE museums, house-museums and foundations museums, house-museums and foundations CULTURE AND LEISURE

EMILIA PARDO BAZÁN PICASSO’S HOUSE MUSEUM HOUSE MUSEUM

Ancient family home of the This space recreates the early life Countess, foremother of of one of history’s most influential women’s rights and feminism, artist. highlighting her literary facet. Paio Gómez, 14 Tabernas, 11-1º 15004 A Coruña 15001 A Coruña T (+34) 981 189 854 T (+34) 981 207 308 3, 3A, 4, 5, 6, 6A, 7 www.casamuseoemiliapardobazan.org 11, 20, 21, 22, 24, UDC

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TOWER OF HERCULES CLOCK HISTORICAL MILITARY MUSEUM DE WORLD HERITAGE SITE MUSEUM MUSEUM OF A CORUÑA FINE ARTS

Symbol of A Coruña and only Majestic halls of the Palace of the Painting, sculpture and ceramic Spanish and European painting Roman lighthouse in the world. City Hall that have an interesting touches from the 18th and 19th from the 16th to the 20th century, Doutor Vázquez Iglesias, s/n. collection of clock from the 17th to centuries. Decoration, weapons, with Works by Murillo, Sorolla, 15002 A Coruña the 20th centuries. uniforms and flags Rubens, Tintoretto, Goya’s T (+34) 981 223 730 Praza María Pita, 1 Praza Carlos I, 1 engraving and one Picasso. [email protected] 15001 A Coruña 15001 A Coruña Zalaeta, s/n. www.torredeherculesacoruna.es T (+34) 981 184 226 T (+34) 981 205 300 15002 A Coruña www.coruna.es www.ejercito.mde.es/unidades/ T (+34) 881 881 700 Madrid/ihycm/Museos/coruna museobelasartescoruna.xunta.es 3, 3A, 5 1, 1A, 2, 2A, 3, 3A, 5, 7, 17, 23, 23A 1, 1A, 2, 2A, 3, 3A, 5, 7, 17, 23, 23A 3, 3A, 4, 5, 6, 6A, 7, 11 AQUARIUM MUSEUM OF MANKIND THE COLLEGIATE CHURCH RELIGIOUS MUNCYT/ NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCIENCE FINISTERRAE DOMUS MUSEUM AND TECHNOLOGY

Settings that lead to phantasy Almost 200 interactive modules Magnificent examples of religious The crystal prism is the headquarter and that will reveal the secrets of dedicated to the human being art in gold and silver dating from of the National Museum of Science the submarine world. where no touching is not the 16th to the 20th centuries and Technology. The crystal cube Paseo Alcalde Francisco Vázquez, 34 permitted. Porta dos Ares, 23 won the National Award of Young th 15002 A Coruña Ángel Rebollo, 91 15001 A Coruña Architecture in the 9 Biennial of T (+34) 981 189 842 15002 A Coruña T (+34) 981 203 186 Spanish Architecture. mc2coruna.org/aquarium T (+34) 981 189 840 Praza do Museo Nacional, 1 mc2coruna.org/domus 1, 1A, 2, 2A, 3, 3A, 5, 7, 17, 23, 23A 15011 A Coruña T (+34) 900 100 134 3, 3A, 11 3, 3A, 4, 6, 6A, 7, 11, 17 http://www.muncyt.es

3, 3A, 12, 12A, 14 SCIENCE MUSEUM ARCHAELOGY AND HISTORY MUSEUM LUIS SEOANE BARRIÉ PLANETARIUM CASTLE OF SAN ANTÓN FOUNDATION FOUNDATION

Dedicated to the diffusion of Housed in a former fortress and Institution dedicated to spread Space aimed to the permanent science. In its Planetarium, you will prission, this museum offers the work of the author and exhibition Francisco Llorens and discover the secrets of firmament. insights into the city’s prehistory, promote contemporary visual other itinerant exhibitions. Parque de Santa Margarida, s/n the Iron Age Settlements known arts in Galicia Cantón Grande, 9 15005 A Coruña as “Castros”, and the period of the Rúa San Francisco, 27 15003 A Coruña T (+34) 981 189 844 Roman Ocupation. 15001 A Coruña T (+34) 981 221 525 mc2coruna.org/casa Paseo Alcalde Francisco Vázquez, 2 T (+34) 981 216 015 www. fundacionbarrie.org 15001 A Coruña www.fundacionluisseoane.gal T (+34) 981 189 850 6, 6A, 12, 20, 22 1, 1A, 2, 2A, 3, 3A, 5, 7, 17, 23, 23A 1, 1A, 2, 2A, 3, 3A, 5, 7, 17, 23, 23A 1, 1A, 2, 2A, 3, 3A, 5, 7, 17, 23, 23A CASARES QUIROGA MARÍA PITA SOCIOCULTURAL CENTRE MARÍA JOSÉ JOVE HOUSE-MUSEUM HOUSE-MUSEUM AFUNDACIÓN FOUNDATION

This building is aimed to the She was a woman with strong Project by the British architect Its activity is focused on the child promotion of initiatives in personality and to be reckoned Nicholas Grimshaw. It holds an and disability field. It holds a memory of Santiago Casares with. Heroine from A Coruña that avant-garde work for the city. permanent exhibition with art from Quiroga and the republicanism in lived in this house and bravely Temporary exhibitions, concerts, the 19th to the 21st centuries A Coruña and Galicia. defended the city against the conferences… Edificio Work Center Panadeiras, 12 English attacks. Cantón Grande, 8 C/Galileo Galilei, 6 (A Grela) 15001 A Coruña Ferrerías, 28 15003 A Coruña 15008 A Coruña T (+34) 981 189 856 15001 A Coruña T (+34) 981 185 060 T (+34) 981 160 265 www.coruna.es T (+34) 981 189 853 www.afundacion.org www.fundacionmariajosejove.org

11, 6, 6A 54 4, 5, 6, 6A, 7, 11, 20, 21 3, 3A, 5, 7, 17 1, 1A, 2, 2A, 3, 3A, 5, 7, 17, 23, 23A 55 CULTURE AND LEISURE shows, congresses and fairs CORUÑA CARD PALACE OF THE OPERA COLISEUM Tourist card that offers free entrance Incomparable stage for the Emblematic building located in or discounts for the main tourist celebration of art and cultural the main access to the city of A attractions of the city. works: Opera, theatre, concerts, Coruña, it holds all kind of events Guided ballet, shows… and musical shows, circus, sports Glorieta de América, s/n and leisure events… Coruña Card 24 hours/ 11 € 15004 A Coruña Francisco Pérez Carballo, 2 Coruña Card 48 hours/ 13 € T (+34) 981 140 404 15008 A Coruña Tours www.palaciodelaopera.com T (+34) 981 134 450 Coruña Card 72 hours/ 15 € [email protected] 5, 6, 6A,11, 20, 22 Coruña Card child*/ 5 € 5, 22, 24, UDC *Up to 14, valid for 72 hours

METROPOLITAN FORUM ÁGORA CENTRE Where can I buy it?

Cultural and educational Municipal sociocultural space 1. Tourist Offices of A Coruña services: library, cinemas, where citizens can go to the 2. Program cooperative hotels auditorium, youth information library, see an exhibition, meet, centre. participate on a workshop, see Río Monelos, 1 theatre or dance… 15002 A Coruña Lugar da Gramela, 17 T (+34) 981 184 293 15010 A Coruña [email protected] T (+34) 981 189 888 www.coruna.es/agora 1, 2, 2A, 12, 17, 20 7, 12A, 14 COLÓN THEATRE ROSALÍA THEATRE

Music shows and events since 1948. Theatre and music shows since Avda. da Mariña, 7A 1841. 15001 A Coruña Rego de Auga, 37 T (+34) 981 223 258 15001 A Coruña www.teatrocolon.es T (+34) 981 184 349 www.ticketea.com/venues/ 1, 1A, 2, 2A, 3, 3A, 5, 7, 17, 23, 23A teatrorosaliadecastro/

1, 1A, 2, 2A, 3, 3A, 5, 7, 17, 23, 23A

EXPOCORUÑA PALEXCO Would you like to get to

EXPOCoruña is the fairground of Exhibition and Congress Palace know A Coruña thanks to A Coruña. Here, fairs, congresses, of A Coruña. First meeting a professional guide in sports competitions, business building in Galicia deserving the meetings, concerts, exhibitions, Q emblem for Tourist Quality. It costume? shows, festivals, workshops and is specifically design to hold all other events are celebrated. kind of events. Juana Capdeville, 2 Peirao de Trasatlánticos, s/n. Its history, anecdotes, 15008 A Coruña 15003 A Coruña 3 HOUSES BONUS T (+34) 881 920 010 T (+34) 981 228 888 www.expocoruna.es www.palexco.com myths and legends with Including 3 visits, available during emblematic personalities. 5, 22, 24, UDC 1, 1A, 2, 2A, 3, 3A, 5, 7, 17, 23, 23A the same or different days, to the following museums: CINEMAS TERMARIA - CASA DEL AGUA * Tours are subject to Casa de las Ciencias (not including CINES YELMO CINESA Leisure, relaxing, sport and annual modifications. ESPACIO CORUÑA MARINEDA CITY health in one single centre. Planetarium) C.C. Espacio Coruña C.C. Marineda City Thalassotherapy and Olympic Aquarium Finisterrae as the main offer. T 902 22 09 22 www.cinesa.es pools Domus (not including Imax Cinema) www.yelmocines.es Manuel Murguía, s/n. 11 15011 A Coruña 5, 22, 24, UDC LOS CANTONES T (+34) 981 148 486 Where can I buy it? CINES YELMO CINES www.termaria.es more info on: LOS ROSALES C.C. Los Cantones Village In any of the three museums/ 12 € T 902 22 09 22 981 22 44 42 3, 3A, 7 visitasguiadas.coruna.es www.yelmocines.es 1, 1A, 2, 2A, 3, 3A, 5, 7, 17, 23, 23A 3, 3A, 12, 12A, 14 56 57 accommodation in the cityACCOMMODATION GUIDE

CITY HOTELS HOTEL NH COLLECTION HOTEL MELIÁ MARÍA PITA HOTEL MAYCAR A CORUÑA FINISTERRE Pedro Barrié de la Maza, 3 San Andrés, 159 Paseo do Parrote, 2-4 Paseo Marítimo T. (+34) 981 225 600 T. (+34) 981 205 400 T. (+34) 981 205 000 (+34) 981 226 000 Fax: (+34) 981 208 462 Fax: (+34) 981 205 565 Fax: (+34) 981 229 208 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.nh-hoteles.es www.melia.com www.hotelmaycar.com

AC HOTEL A CORUÑA HOTEL EUROSTARS HOTEL MOON ATLÁNTICO Enrique Mariñas, 34 Ramón y Cajal, 47 T. (+34) 981 175 490 Avenida Porto da Coruña, 4 T. (+34) 981 919 100 Fax: (+34) 981 175 491 Jardines de Méndez Núñez Fax: (+34) 981 919 120 www.espanol.marriott.com T. (+34) 981 226 500 [email protected] Fax: (+34) 981 201 071 www.mooncoruna.com HOTEL ATTICA 21 CORUÑA [email protected] www.eurostarshotels.com HOTEL SANTA CATALINA Enrique Mariñas, 34 T. (+34) 981 179 299 HOTEL PLAZA Fernando Arenas Quintela, 1 Fax: (+34) 981 130 505 T. (+34) 981 226 609 [email protected] Fernández Latorre, 45 (+34) 981 226 704 www.attica21hotels.com T. (+34) 981 290 111 Fax: (+34) 981 228 509 Fax: (+34) 981 290 211 [email protected] HOTEL BLUE CORUÑA [email protected] www.hotelstacatalina.es www.hotelplaza.es Juana de Vega, 7 HOTEL SOL T. (+34) 881 888 555 HOTEL RIAZOR Fax: (+34) 881 888 500 Sol, 10 [email protected] Pedro Barrié de la Maza, 29 T. / Fax: (+34) 981 210 362 www.hotelbluecoruna.com T. (+34) 981 253 400 [email protected] Fax: (+34) 981 253 404 www.hotelsolcoruna.com HOTEL CARRÍS MARINEDA [email protected] www.riazorhotel.com HOTEL ALMIRANTE Estrada Baños de Arteixo, 43 (Centro Comercial Marineda City) HOTEL TRYP CORUÑA Paseo de Rolda, 54 T. (+34) 981 632 436 T. (+34) 981 259 600 Fax: (+34) 981 632 454 Ramón y Cajal, 53 Fax: (+34) 981 259 608 [email protected] T. (+34) 981 242 711 [email protected] www.carrishoteles.com Fax: (+34) 981 236 728 www.hotel-almirante.com [email protected] HOTEL EUROSTARS www.melia.com HOTEL BRISA CIUDAD DE LA CORUÑA HOTEL ZENIT CORUÑA Paseo de Rolda, 60 Juan Sebastián Elcano, 13 T. (+34) 981 269 650 T. (+34) 981 211 100 Comandante Fontanes, 19 Fax: (+34) 981 269 654 Fax: (+34) 981 224 610 T. (+34) 981 218 484 [email protected] [email protected] Fax: (+34) 981 204 040 www.hotel-brisa.es www.eurostarshotels.com [email protected] www.zenithoteles.com HOTEL CASTIÑEIRAS HOTEL NH A CORUÑA CENTRO HOTEL AVENIDA Orzán, 190 T. (+34) 981 221 094 Juan Flórez, 16 Rolda de Outeiro, 99 bis (+34) 981 201 493 T. (+34) 981 010 300 T. (+34) 981 249 466 Fax: (+34) 981 201 493 Fax: (+34) 981 010 310 Fax: (+34) 981 249 126 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.nh-hoteles.es www.hotelavenida.com HOTEL CORUÑAMAR

HOTEL IBIS STYLES HOTEL CRISTAL 2 Paseo de Rolda, 50 A CORUÑA T. (+34) 981 261 327 San Roque de Fóra, s/n [email protected] Gambrinus, 14 T. (+34) 981 148 738 www.hotelcorunamar.com T. (+34) 981 912 110 Fax: (+34) 981 267 449 Fax: (+34) 981 918 868 [email protected] HOTEL CRISTAL 1 [email protected] www.hoteles-cristal.com www.ibis.com Venezuela, 1 www.accorhotels.com T. (+34) 981 263 029 Fax: (+34) 981 263 900 [email protected] www.hoteles-cristal.com

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HOTEL FRANCISCO JAVIER HOTEL PORTOCOBO COMPLEJO RESIDENCIAL PENSIÓN ALDA PUERTA PENSIÓN RESIDENCIA PENSIÓN LA LUZ RIALTA CORUÑA CARBONARA Pintor Francisco Lloréns, 6-8 María Soliña, 2 Rúa de Laxe, 122-124 A Marea, 7 T. (+34) 981 268 850 (Santa Cruz - Oleiros) (Culleredo) A Zapateira Enrique Mariñas, 2 Rúa Nova, 16-1º T. (+34) 981 131 642 (+34) 981 268 312 T. (+34) 981 614 100 T. (+34) 981 179 500 T. (+34) 981 138 124 T. (+34) 981 225 251 [email protected] [email protected] Fax: (+34) 981 614 920 Fax: (+34) 981 170 002 puertacoruñ[email protected] [email protected] www.residencialaluz.es www.hotelfranciscojavier.com [email protected] [email protected] www.puertacoruna.com www.hostalcarbonara.com www.hotelportocobo.com www.rialta.net PENSIÓN RESIDENCIA HOTEL LOS LAGOS PENSIÓN RESIDENCIA PENSIÓN RESIDENCIA PAZO DE SAN ANTONIO HOTEL CITY HOUSE APARTAMENTOS HC ALBORÁN CASA JUANA Sebastián Martínez Risco, 10 RÍAS ALTAS Praza de Galicia, 2-3ºB T. (+34) 981 139 592 Estrada de Mesoiro, 49-50 Rego de Auga, 14 Parc. G1 Pol. Pocomaco T. (+34) 981 122 358 Fax: (+34) 981 134 642 Avenida das Américas, 57 T. (+34) 981 299 323 T. (+34) 981 226 579 T. (+34) 981 299 858 [email protected] (Playa Sta. Cristina - Perillo - Oleiros) [email protected] Fax: (+34) 981 222 562 [email protected] PENSIÓN RESIDENCIA www.residencialoslagos.com T. (+34) 981 635 300 www.apartamentoshc.es [email protected] www.hostalrestaurantecasajuana.es ALMIRANTE CADARSO Fax: (+34) 981 636 109 www.hostalalboran.es HOTEL MAR DEL PLATA [email protected] PENSIÓN RESIDENCIA Almirante Cadarso, 4-3º B www.hotelriasaltas.com PENSIÓN RESIDENCIA HOTIL GRAN SOL T. (+34) 981 275 488 Paseo de Rolda, 58 TOURIST APARTMENTS [email protected] T. (+34) 981 257 962 HOTEL OS OLIVOS Galera, 26-28 Travesía Rianxo, 6 pensionalmirantecadarso.blogspot.com Fax: (+34) 981 257 999 SOMESO APARTAMENTOS T. / Fax: (+34) 981 976 302 T. (+34) 981 170 234 [email protected] N-VI, Km 580 (Guísamo - Bergondo) TURÍSTICOS [email protected] Fax: (+34) 981 170 235 PENSIÓN RESIDENCIA CIENTO www.hotelmardelplata.es T. (+34) 981 795 092 Lugar de Someso, 7 www.hostalhotil.com [email protected] TREINTA Y DOS [email protected] T. (+34) 981 900 155 www.gransolhostal.es HOTEL NIDO www.hotelosolivos.com Fax: (+34) 981 900 156 PENSIÓN RESIDENCIA Rolda de Outeiro, 132-1ºDcha. [email protected] LA PROVINCIANA PENSIÓN RESIDENCIA LINAR T. (+34) 606 230 430 San Andrés, 146 HOTEL EUROPA www.somesoapartamentos.com T. (+34) 981 213 201 Rúa Nova, 7-9, 2º Álvaro Cebreiro, 7 PENSIÓN RESIDENCIA Fax: (+34) 981 213 265 Avenida Fisterra, 31 (Arteixo) APARTAMENTOS ATTICA 21 T. (+34) 981 220 400 T. (+34) 981 227 837 LAS RÍAS [email protected] T. / Fax: (+34) 981 640 444 PORTAZGO Fax: (+34) 981 220 440 Fax: (+34) 981 224 911 www.hotel-nido-coruna.com [email protected] Río de Quintas, 16. (Palavea) [email protected] [email protected] San Andrés, 141-2º www.hoteleuropaarteixo.com T. (+34) 981 137 150 www.laprovinciana.net www.hostallinar.com T. (+34) 981 226 879 HOTEL NOGALLÁS Fax: (+34) 981 137 047 [email protected] HOTEL FLORIDA [email protected] PENSIÓN RESIDENCIA PALAS PENSIÓN RESIDENCIA LISTE www.pensionrias.com Julio Rodríguez Yordi, 11 www.attica21hotels.com T. / Fax: (+34) 981 905 600 Avenida Fisterra, 19 (Arteixo) Marqués de Amboage, 21-1º Capitán Juan Varela, 21 PENSIÓN RESIDENCIA LÓPEZ [email protected] T. (+34) 981 633 084 APARTAMENTOS TURÍSTICOS T. (+34) 981 247 400 T. (+34) 981 238 941 www.nogallas.com [email protected] BEATRIZ [email protected] Fax: (+34) 981 242 139 Montserrat, 5-2º www.hotelfloridaarteixo.com Rosalía de Castro, 196 www.hostalpalas.com www.hostalliste.com T. (+34) 981 290 722 HOTEL RESIDENCIA SIGLO XXI (Perillo - Oleiros) www.hospedajelopez.com HOTEL BRIAL T. (+34) 981 635 868 PENSIÓN ROMA PENSIÓN RESIDENCIA LOIS Monte das Arcas, 15 [email protected] PENSIÓN RESIDENCIA (next to the Golf Club) Avda. Ernesto Ché Guevara, 30 www.apartamentosbeatriz.com Rúa Nova, 3-5, 5º Estrela, 40 MONTSERRAT T. (+34) 900 649 169 (Santa Cristina - Oleiros) T. (+34) 981 228 075 T. / Fax: (+34) 981 212 269 (+34) 981 189 000 T. (+34) 981 635 500 Fax: (+34) 981 210 219 www.loisestrella.com Montserrat, 3 Fax: (+34) 981 131 333 Fax: (+34) 981 638 358 [email protected] T. (+34) 981 139 187 [email protected] [email protected] RURAL ACCOMMODATION www.pensionroma.com PENSIÓN RESIDENCIA MARA www.resa.es www.hotelbrial.com PENSIÓN RESIDENCIA LOS MANZANOS PENSIÓN CENTRO GALLEGO Galera, 49 MUNDIAL HOTEL EL PESCADOR Rúa das Maceiras, 2 T. / Fax: (+34) 981 221 802 Santa Cruz - Oleiros Estrela, 2 [email protected] San Vicente, 6-4º Izda. HOTELS IN THE Avda. Ernesto Ché Guevara, 81C T. (+34) 981 614 825 T. (+34) 981 222 236 www.hostalmara.com T. (+34) 981 236 548 SURROUNDINGS (Santa Cristina - Oleiros) [email protected] Fax: (+34) 981 223 068 T. (+34) 981 639 502 www.campinglosmanzanos.com [email protected] PENSIÓN RESIDENCIA MIAU PENSIÓN RESIDENCIA PRADO HOTEL CRUNIA Fax: (+34) 981 639 994 www.centrogallegocoruna.com Y GABIEIRO [email protected] Orillamar, 4 Avda. Fonteculler, 58 (Culleredo) www.hotelelpescador.net PENSIÓN RESIDENCIA ADELIA T. (+34) 981 229 987 Colombia, 8-1º Izda. T. (+34) 981 650 088 [email protected] T. (+34) 981 269 709 Fax: (+34) 981 650 089 Noia, 29 [email protected] T. / Fax: (+34) 981 246 849 PENSIÓN RESIDENCIA PENSIÓN RESIDENCIA REY www.hotelcrunia.com APARTHOTELS [email protected] VISTA AL MAR www.hoteladelia.com Montserrat, 47-1º Dcha. HOTEL MONUMENTO APARTHOTEL ATTICA 21 Paseo de Rolda, 50, 3º B T. (+34) 981 289 014 Y APARTAMENTOS AS GALERAS PENSIÓN RESIDENCIA T. / Fax: (+34) 981 259 249 PAZO DO RÍO ALAMEDA PENSIÓN SANTA CLARA Antonio J. de Sucre, 17 PENSIÓN RESIDENCIA Pazo do Río, 16 (Bastiagueiro - Oleiros) Alameda, 12-14 CINERAMA Arquitecto Rey Pedreira, 19 (Montrove - Oleiros) T. (+34) 981 124 100 T. (+34) 981 227 074 T. (+34) 981 264 315 T. (+34) 981 637 512 Fax: (+34) 981 626 744 Ángel Senra, 8 Fax: (+34) 881 925 019 Fax: (+34) 981 639 248 [email protected] T. (+34) 981 235 010 [email protected] [email protected] www.attica21hotels.com [email protected] www.pazodorio.com 60 61 TRANSPORTS getting to the city getting around the cityTRANSPORTS

ALVEDRO RAILWAY CRUISE CITY ROAD TRANSPORT LOST BANK AIRPORT STATION TERMINAL BUS BUS STATION CARDS

Distance from the city 8 km Avda. Ferrocarril, s/n Peirao de Trasatlánticos, s/n Compañía de Tranvías Cabaleiros, 21 4B Rutis-Vilaboa 15007 A Coruña 15002 A Coruña T. (+34) 981 250 100 T (+34) 981 184 335 MasterCard - Visa - Visa Electron 15174 Culleredo (A Coruña) T (+34) 902 320 320 T (+34) 981 976 821 www.tranviascoruna.com T. (+34) 902 114 400 T (+34) 902 404 704 www.renfe.com www.puertocoruna.com LINE 1 American Express (+34) 913 21 10 00 Abente y Lago - Castrillón T. (+34) 900 814 500 www.aena.es LINE 1A Dinner’s Abente y Lago - Pasaxe T. (+34) 912 114 300 LINE 2 Red 6000 Abente y Lago - Os Castros PROXIMITY BUS T. (+34) 902 206 000 LINE 2A ServiRed Abente y Lago - Hospital de Oza CITY CENTRE MasterCard - Visa - Visa Electron LINE 3 Entrexardíns T. (+34) 902 192 100 S. Pedro de Visma - Durmideiras BUS AIRPORT TAXI (Xardíns de Méndez Núñez) LÍNEA 3A CITY CENTRE RADIOTAXI AUTOS BREA S. Pedro de Visma - Durmideiras Torres Quevedo, 16 (Pol. A Grela) T (+34) 981 243 333 LINE 4 Scheduled bus services depart ASICASA T. (+34) 981 238 646 Avda. Hércules - Barrio das Flores from the city centre to various www.autosbrea.com T (+34) 981 231 234 LINE 5 places of tourist interest:: TELETAXI AUTOS NILO Durmideiras - Espacio Coruña T (+34) 981 287 777 Alfredo Vicenti, 13 Monday to Friday LINE 6 every 30 min. T. (+34) 981 251 459 Avda. Hércules - Meicende ACP - ASC www.autosnilo.es LINE 6A Bastiagueiro A Coruña > Alvedro Airport AVIS Avda. Hércules - Bens Cambre From 7.15 am to 9.45 pm Federico Tapia, 42 LINE 7 Carral Alvedro Airport > A Coruña T. (+34) 981 121 201 Avda. Hércules - Ventorrillo Lorbé From 7.15 am to 9.45 pm Aeroporto da Coruña LINE 11 O Burgo PERSONAL T. (+34) 902 090 312 As Lagoas - Área Com. Marineda www.avis.es Oleiros Saturday VEHICLE LINE 12 Sada every 60 min. DON RENT Os Rosales - CHUAC - Materno Santa Cristina The city is an peninsula. Rolda de Outeiro, 112 LINE 12A frente a Estación Ferrocarril (RENFE) autoscalpita.com A Coruña > Alvedro Airport This singular form makes Cidade Escolar - CHUAC - Materno From 7.30 am to 10.30 pm T. (+34) 981 153 702 LINE 14 T (+34) 981 235 759 it accessible from almost www.donrent.com Alvedro Airport > A Coruña all places and areas of Os Rosales - Castrillón From 8.00 am to 10.00 pm EUROPCAR the AP-9 freeway and LINE 17 ARRIVA Estación Ferrocarril (RENFE) Avda. Hércules - CHUAC - Materno Abegondo Sunday and Public Holidays A-6 highway. T. (+34) 981 143 536 LINE 20 Aeroporto da Coruña Arteixo every 60 min. Juan Flórez 10 - A Pasaxe Betanzos T. (+34) 902 105 055 LINE 21 A Coruña > Alvedro Airport www.europcar.es Juana de Vega-Novo Mesoiro Barrañán From 8.30 am to 10.30 pm HERTZ LINE 22 Caión Alvedro Airport > A Coruña Aeroporto da Coruña Juan Flórez 10 - A Pasaxe Ferrol From 9.00 am to 10.00 pm T. (+34) 981 663 990 LINE 23 Fisterra www.hertz.es Abente y Lago - Breogán Malpica Estimated Route Time VEHICLE VIDUAL LINE 23A Pontedeume City Centre > Airport Pasteur, 7 Abente y Lago - Breogán HIRE Esquina Edison (Pol. A Grela) arriva.gal 30 min. aprox. LINE 24 T (+34) 981 330 046 T. (+34) 981 260 975 Praza Pontevedra - O Carón ENTERPRISE www.alquileresvidual.com Aeroporto da Coruña LINE UDC SIXT Praza Pontevedra - Elviña - UDC +INFO T. (+34) 981 662 365 San Andrés, 154 (+34) 981 184 335 Estación Ferrocarril (RENFE) LINE 12 BUH T. (+34) 902 491 616 (Night Service) (BUS STATION) T. (+34) 981 231 242 www.sixt.es www.enterprise.es Obelisco - Os Castros

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A CORUÑA HISTORICAL AND EOLO ACTIVE TOURISM BCA SPACE MILITARY LIBRARY Benito Blanco Rajoy, 5 Copérnico, P-28, A Grela Praza das Atochas, 14 T. (+34) 667 577 520 (Bussiness Center CNBCA28) T. (+34) 981 205 300 FORUM METROPOLITANO T. (+34) 981 911 050 ÁGORA MUNICIPAL LIBRARY Río Monelos, 1 RODRÍGUEZ IGLESIAS Lugar da Gramela, 17 T. (+34) 981 184 293 FOUNDATION T. (+34) 981 189 888 JAZZ FILLOA Cordelaría, 32 EL CASTRILLÓN MUNICIPAL Orzán, 31 T. (+34) 981 220 585 LIBRARY T. (+34) 638 752 540 ARTE IMAGEN GALLERY Praza de Pablo Iglesias, s/n www.jazzfilloa.com Ramón y Cajal, 5 T. (+34) 981 184 390 LOS CANTONES VILLAGE T. (+34) 981 282 934 MUNICIPAL LOCAL STUDIES Avenida Porto da Coruña, 3 [email protected] LIBRARY T. (+34) 981 914 701 www.galeriaarteimagen.com Durán Loriga, 10, planta 1ª www.loscantonesvillage.es 981STYLE ART GALLERY TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICES EMERGENCIES INSTITUTE FOR THE WELFARE OF T. (+34) 981 184 386 MOOM 57 Marqués de Pontejos, 7 SEAMEN - CASA DEL MAR MUNICIPAL CHILDREN’S AND Paseo de Rolda, 57 T. (+34) 981 903 044 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES AMBULANCES T. (+34) 981 170 360 YOUNG PEOPLE’S LIBRARY T. (+34) 981 252 152 www.981style.com Edificio Sol. C/ Sol, s/n T 061 Durán Loriga, 10, planta baja PLAYA CLUB JULIA ARES ART GALLERY T (+34) 981 184 344 FIRE SERVICE HOSPITALS AND CLINICS T. (+34) 981 184 388 Andén de Riazor s/n Curros Enríquez, 5 [email protected] T. 080 / (+34) 981 184 380 LOS ROSALES MUNICIPAL LIBRARY T. (+34) 981 277 514 T. (+34) 981 205 599 MARÍA PITA TOURIST OFFICE RED CROSS O VENTORRILLO SPECIALIST Praza Elíptica www.playaclub.club [email protected] Praza de María Pita, s/n T. (+34) 981 221 000 HEALTH CENTRE T. (+34) 981 184 389 A CORUÑA ROYAL GOLF CLUB MONTY4 ART GALLERY T (+34) 981 923 093 (+34) 981 222 222 T. (+34) 981 142 800 MONTE ALTO MUNICIPAL LIBRARY A Zapateira, s/n Montroig, 4 [email protected] MUNICIPAL CAR COMPOUND ONCOLOGY CENTRE OF GALICIA Praza dos Avós, s/n T. (+34) 981 285 200 T. (+34) 881 968 519 TOWER OF HERCULES T. (+34) 981 298 095 T. (+34) 981 287 499 T. (+34) 981 184 382 www.clubgolfcoruna.club [email protected] TOURIST OFFICE CIVIL GUARD (TRAFFIC DIVISION) A CORUÑA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SAGRADA FAMILIA MUNICIPAL R.C.D. DE LA CORUÑA www.monty4.com Avda. Doutor Vázquez Iglesias, 1 T. 062 / (+34) 981 173 744 T. (+34) 981 178 000 LIBRARY Praza de Pontevedra, 9 VILASECO GALLERY [email protected] FOREST FIRES ABENTE Y LAGO HOSPITAL Antonio Pereira, 1-3 bajo T. (+34) 981 259 500 Padre Feijóo, 5-1º www.turismocoruna.com T. 085 / (+34) 981 184 600 T. (+34) 981 178 000 T. (+34) 981 184 392 www.canaldeportivo.com T. (+34) 981 216 252 AUTONOMOUS GOVERNMENT TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT OZA HOSPITAL PROVINCIAL COUNCIL PUBLIC GARUFA CLUB Fax: (+34) 981 260 579 (XUNTA) TOURIST OFFICE T. (+34) 981 132 160 T. (+34) 981 178 000 LIBRARY Riazor, 5 [email protected] Celedonio de Uribe, 2 AUTONOMOUS POLICE TERESA HERRERA MATERNITY Rego de Auga, 37 www.facebook.com/SalaGarufaCub www.vilaseco.net T (+34) 881 881 278 T. (+34) 981 153 410 AND CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL T. (+34) 981 080 176 LE CLUB XERIÓN GALLERY LOCAL POLICE T. (+34) 981 178 000 A CORUÑA PUBLIC LIBRARY Rey Abdullah, 13 Rubine, 17 Bajo OFFICIAL ORGANISATIONS T. 092 / (+34) 981 184 225 Miguel González Garcés, 1 twitter.com/LeClubDirecto T. (+34) 881 917 526 NATIONAL POLICE PRIVATE MEDICAL CENTERS T. (+34) 981 170 218 [email protected] CITY COUNCIL - T. 091 / (+34) 981 166 300 MARDI GRAS www.xerion.es CITIZENS’ INFORMATION CIVIL PROTECTION HM BELÉN MATERNITY LEISURE Travesía da Torre, 8 KIOSCO ALFONSO T. (+34) 981 184 200 T. 112 / (+34) 981 184 343 T. (+34) 981 251 600 T. (+34) 981 203 877 Xardíns de Méndez Núñez, 3 (+34) 981 920 010 SEA RESCUE SERVICE HM MODELO HOSPITAL AXIÑA ACTIVE TOURISM www.salamardigras.com T. (+34) 981 189 898 www.coruna.es T. (+34) 981 209 541 T. (+34) 981 147 300 Rúa Polígono, nave 43. P. do Temple SALA PELÍCANO [email protected] PORT AUTHORITY S.O.S. GALICIA QUIRÓN A CORUÑA HOSPITAL T. (+34) 981 912 120 Avenida Porto da Coruña, 3 MORET ART T. (+34) 981 219 621 T. 112 / (+34) 900 444 222 T. (+34) 981 219 800 www.axinasd.com T. (+34) 981 121 664 Uruguay, 1 www.puertocoruna.es SAN RAFAEL INSTITUTE OF TORRE DE HÉRCULES MUNICIPAL www.salapelicano.com T. (+34) 981 927 376 OFFICIAL CHAMBER OF HEALTH SERVICES MEDICINE AND SURGERY GOLF COURSE www.moretart.com COMMERCE, INDUSTRY AND T. (+34) 981 179 000 Avda. Doutor Vázquez Iglesias, 1 EXHIBITION HALLS NORMAL NAVIGATION ABENTE Y LAGO HEALTH CENTRE LOS ABETOS NEUROPSYCHIATRY T. (+34) 981 209 680 Paseo de Rolda, 47 T. (+34) 981 216 072 T. (+34) 981 202 012 CENTRE CAMINOS SHOPPING MALL ARCHIVES OF THE KINGDOM T. (+34) 981 167 000 www.camaracoruna.com CASTRILLÓN - MONTE DAS MOAS T. (+34) 981 289 006 Ramón y Cajal, s/n OF GALICIA www.istoenormal.org MUNICIPAL YOUTH INFORMATION HEALTH CENTRE T. (+34) 981 240 411 Xardíns de San Carlos, s/n CITY HALL CENTRE T. (+34) 981 131 013 LIBRARIES www.4caminos.com T. (+34) 881 960 360 Praza de María Pita, 1 T. (+34) 981 184 294 ADORMIDERAS HEALTH CENTRE ESPACIO CORUÑA SHOPPING AND [email protected] T. (+34) 981 184 200 www.coruna.es/nex T. (+34) 981 211 133 ONCE BRAILLE LIBRARY LEISURE CENTRE ARTISTS’ ASSOCIATION OFFICIAL GALICIAN COLLEGE OF POST OFFICE FEDERICO TAPIA HEALTH CENTRE Cantón Grande, 3 José Pascual López Cortón, 10 Rego de Auga, 32 ARCHITECTS EXHIBITION HALL T. (+34) 981 225 175 T. (+34) 981 241 023 T. (+34) 981 206 900 T. (+34) 981 172 108 T. (+34) 981 225 277 Federico Tapia, 64 www.correos.es LABAÑOU HEALTH CENTRE CASA CONSULADO LIBRARY www.espaciocoruna.com ATLÁNTICA ART CENTRE T. (+34) 981 122 255 GOVERNMENT DELEGATE’S T. (+34) 981 274 500 Panadeiras, 58 bajo LOS ROSALES SHOPPING MALL Novoa Santos, 13 OFFICE LOS MALLOS HEALTH CENTRE T. (+34) 981 206 274 Rolda de Outeiro, 419 T. (+34) 981 227 163 T. (+34) 981 989 000 T. (+34) 981 243 283 ARCHIVES OF THE KINGDOM OF T. (+34) 981 128 118 [email protected] A CORUÑA PROVINCIAL COUNCIL SAN JOSÉ HEALTH CENTRE GALICIA LIBRARY www.cclosrosales.com www.atlantica-arte.com T. (+34) 981 080 300 T. (+34) 981 226 074 Xardíns de San Carlos, s/n MARINEDA CITY SHOPPING MALL SALVADOR DE MADARIAGA www.dicoruna.es EL VENTORRILLO HEALTH CENTRE T. (+34) 881 960 360 Estrada Baños de Arteixo, 43 CULTURAL CENTRE SOCIAL SEGURITY INFORMATION T. (+34) 981 142 854 GALICIAN ROYAL ACADEMY OF T. (+34) 881 888 888 Durán Loriga, 10 T. (+34) 981 153 486 ELVIÑA - MESOIRO HEALTH CENTRE FINE ARTS LIBRARY www.marinedacity.es T. (+34) 981 189 898 SECURITY INFORMATION T. (+34) 981 247 177 Praza do Pintor Sotomayor, s/n GALICIAN VISUAL ARTS CENTRE CASINO ATLÁNTICO T. (+34) 981 153 486 LOS ROSALES HEALTH CENTRE T. (+34) 981 211 602 Durán Loriga, 10 bajo Xardíns de Méndez Núñez, 1 NIGHT MAGISTRATE’S COURT T. (+34) 981 647 712 FORUM METROPOLITANO LIBRARY T. (+34) 881 881 260 T. (+34) 981 221 600 T. (+34) 981 185 248 MATOGRANDE HEALTH CENTRE Río Monelos, 1 www.cgai.org www.casinoatlantico.es WEATHER FORECAST T. (+34) 981 299 199 T. (+34) 981 184 298 SOCIAL CENTER ÁGORA LA CORUÑA CASINO T. (+34) 902 531 111 MONTE ALTO - LA TORRE HEALTH MILITARY MUSEUM LIBRARY Lugar da Gramela, 17 Real, 83 CHILDREN’S HELPLINE CENTRE Praza Carlos I, s/n T. (+34) 981 189 888 T. (+34) 981 221 191 T. 112 / (+34) 900 444 222 T. (+34) 981 212 520 T. (+34) 981 205 300 www.coruna.es/centroagora www.sportingclubcasino.es 64 65 Tourist Office of A Coruña accepts no responsability for any omissions or errors that may be contained in this guide. The information was in efect at the time of going to print. We recommend checking directly with the company in question. 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