Book your hotel in A CORUÑA Province

Arrival:
Departure:

You are here:

Spain >> A CORUÑA Province

A CORUÑA Province

Costa Da Morte

In the northeast of Galicia, beyond the point of Monte Louro, in the municipal district of Muros, to the south towards the village of in the north, the steep cliffs of Costa da Morte can be found.

Following the main road, which borders on spectaculare scenery, Monte Louro appears with a beautiful beach at its foothills. Together with Lariño, this is an ideal spot for surfing.

Carnota, the next village, stands out for having a beach of great natural beauty, in addition to great ecological richness. Cee is the most populated village of the area, its old quarter conserving stone houses between narrow streets.

Travelling further along the coast, Corcubion is famous for its port, the most werterly of the peninsula. Its old centre, declared a Historic-Artistic Site, preserves stately homes from its splendid past.

On a one-time centre of fishing the village of Fisterra was established which seeks to maintain its typical structure.

Villages such as Muxía, with its famous sanctuary of Our Lady of Barca; Camariñas, with its famous lacemaking; Laxe, with its important fishing port inside a large inlet; Malpica, located in the region of Bergantiños, marks the road to the village of Caion, a fishing village which ends the trip to Costa da Morte

The Gulf of Artabro

In the northeast of Galicia there are four rivers which combine to form the Gulf of Artabro. These are A Coruña, Betanzos, Ares and Ferrol, a reflection of a territory historically populated by the Artabros.

Defined by the surroundings of the mouth of the river Mero, the ria of A Coruña has a marked personality. The city of A Coruña is a necessary visit on this broad ria. The historic centre, which is reached by the Royal Gate, contains luminous galleries which define this area. Amongst the numerous buildings the Tower of Hercules is the most emblematic and the lighthouse is the oldest lighthouse still in use in the world, offering an incomparable view of the Gulf of Ártabro.

The scenery of the region of As Mariñas marks the boundaries of a ria which splits into two small closed rias, those of Ares and Betanzos. The ancient village of Betanzos, one of the capitals of the Old Kingdom of Galicia, is located in the Mandeo estuary. The Church of Santa María, constructed by seamen in the 12th century, preserves a priceless collection of metal works, Flemish panels and Gothic sculptures.

The ria of Ferrol extends to the mouth of the river Xubia, its funnel shape making it one of the best natural ports in the world.

Source:
- Municipalities of A Coruña

Map of A CORUÑA Province

Selection

Province

City center

center map:

(43.59630, -7.93212)

zoom:

See large map of A CORUÑA Province >>>

Looking for accomodation in A Coruña? Reserve now with Solbookings!. Hostels, hotels and apartments in A Coruña, Santiago, Costa de Morte, Ferrol...

Santiago and the Central Zone

In all senses, the centre of the province of A Coruña is Santiago de Compostela, the goal of every “pilgrim”.

Santiago revolves around its Cathedral, surrounded by a labyrinth of churches and monasteries such as San Martín Pinario or San Payo de Antealtares, convents of cloisters and urban country houses. Entering the cathedral, all of its rites coming from the Portico of Glory, a work of the Maestro Mateo in 1188. Afterwards, continue the embrace of the Patron Saint and visit the Roman Mausoleum. If, in addition the botafumeiro amazes, then everything is complete.

To get here, there is nothing like enjoying the surroundings by following the pilgrim walks. Covering these allows you to discover the beauty of the scenery and its art.

Pilgrim Walks

The Asturian Walk was the first of all, created by Alfonso II of Asturias in the 9th century. It covers territories of Vilasantar, where the Cistercians created one of their first foundations, the Monastery of Sobrado dos Monxes. After going past forests, meadows, the Romanesque Dormea and the country houses of Boimorto, the pilgrim must try the famous cheese of Arzúa, and then continue to O Pino, where there are important settlements in Castro Urdiales and Lardeiros, with the “cathedral of the mountain”.

The French Walk was the one which perpetuated the pilgrimage. Within it the megalithic monuments and the ancient settlements alternate with pretty villages, such as Leboreiro or Furelos. The walk passes the Church of San Antolín de Toques, next to the settlement of A Graña; and then Santiso, with archaeological remains of all types and then visit the Romanesque Pezobre.

The Portuguese Walks cross the river Ulla at Vedra and from Boqueixón down to the Pico Sacro, mountain of infinite legends. It enters Compostela at the Collegiate of Santa María del Sar.

The walks to the port towns arrive in Padrón, and then go towards Iría...where we go deep into the poetic world of Rosalía de Castro and into the identity of Camilo José Cela. The celebrated peppers of Herbón are from here.

The Rosiliana Trail takes us to the country houses of Arretén, la Ermida, Bastabales, Ortoño... Very close to Santiago de Compostela, a visit to the Monastery of Toxosoutos de Lousame is a must, and then on to Brión, where the relics of Santa Minia are worshipped. This is a land dominated by the framework of the Torres de Altamira.

Gastronomy

The A Coruña gastronomy combines the best of the coast and the inland. From the coast come excellent shellfish, famous throughout the world, such as crabs, barnacles, spider crabs and crayfish. There are also succulent recipes based on fish such as Caldeirada of Monkfish (a sort of stew), Galicain Hake (with onions, garlic and carrots) or grilled sole.

Add to del.icio.us