Méndez Núñez garden

Méndez Núñez garden is a public space in A Coruña organized into three distinct sections with different character and plantings. A palm-lined promenade leads through a wooded central area featuring a floral calendar, before opening into a dedicated rose garden with accessible pathways throughout.

The garden emerged from reclaimed seabed in 1868 and took its present name three years later to honor naval officer Casto Méndez Núñez. This naming marked an official recognition of the transformation of the coastal land into a public gathering place.

Sculptures throughout the space honor writers like Emilia Pardo Bazán and Curros Enríquez, showing how the garden celebrates local cultural figures. These monuments help visitors connect with important Galician personalities as they walk through the grounds.

Tiled and asphalt pathways make navigation easy in most weather conditions throughout the grounds. Public restrooms and facilities for those with reduced mobility are available to ensure everyone can visit comfortably.

Two groups of Canary Island palm trees here hold the official status of singular specimens of Galicia, a rare designation. These botanical treasures, along with cataloged varieties of Eucalyptus diversicolor growing in the space, attract those with special interest in unusual plant collections.

Location: A Coruña

GPS coordinates: 43.36723,-8.40308

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:40