A Coruña

A Coruña is a port city on a peninsula jutting into the Atlantic with white glazed balconies along its waterfront promenade and wide urban beaches. The architecture combines Galician tradition with an open position by the sea.

The Tower of Hercules was built under Emperor Trajan and is the oldest functioning Roman lighthouse in the world, guiding maritime traffic since the second century. The city grew around this coastal station into an important port.

María Pita Square with its grand town hall honors the local heroine who defended against English privateer Francis Drake in 1589. Residents gather here regularly and the building remains a focal point of civic life.

The compact city center connects through regular bus services to the airport located 9 kilometers away and to the main train station for regional connections. Most sights lie within walking distance along the coast or in the old core.

The place earned its nickname Glass City from the numerous traditional white balconies that reflect sunlight across waterfront buildings. This architectural feature protects interiors from Atlantic wind and rain while letting light flood inside.

Location: A Coruña Province

Capital city: A Coruña

Elevation above the sea: 21 m

Part of: Mancomunidad de Municipios del Área del de La Coruña

Shares border with: Arteixo, Culleredo, Oleiros

Address: A Coruña, Spain

Website: https://coruna.gal

GPS coordinates: 43.37386,-8.40003

Latest update: December 12, 2025 19:57