A Coruña

Overview of A Coruña

This major port, including for cruises, has an old town, a pretty waterfront, and beaches. It is also here, facing the city, that the Tower of Hercules (a UNESCO World Heritage site) is located—the oldest lighthouse in the world, dating back to Roman times.

Key Facts

• Type of place: city.

• Tourist interest: ★★ (worth seeing).

• Location:

• Distances:

• Local time: Heure : A Coruña.

• Population: 244,099 inhabitants (2017).

• Area: 37.83 km².

• Altitude: sea level.

• Website: http://www.turismocoruna.com/

History of A Coruña

What to See and Do in A Coruña

Tower of Hercules, A Coruña ★
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this is a Roman lighthouse (the oldest in the world) overlooking the entrance to the port of A Coruña.

In the Surrounding Area

Climate and Weather

The city enjoys a cool, fairly windy oceanic climate. Summers are free from excessive heat thanks to the influence of the Atlantic Ocean, while winters are relatively mild, cloudy, and humid. Rainfall is heaviest at the end and beginning of the year. Generally, the best time to visit climatically is June to September to avoid too much rain.

Sea Temperature Throughout the Year

Transportation

Getting There

Getting Around

Accommodation

Eating

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