A Coruña

What to do in A Coruña

Plans, activities and things to see in A Coruña

About A Coruña

A Coruña sits on an Atlantic peninsula where the sea shapes every outdoor activity. The Coruña estuary and sheltered coastal waters provide safe conditions for sea kayaking, with direct access from the promenade to routes skirting the Tower of Hercules lighthouse and the Orzán cliffs. Riazor beach and nearby coves host surfing and bodyboarding, with introductory and advanced schools running for most of the year. To the west, the Costa da Morte opens up rugged landscapes where horse-riding route...

Highlights

  • • Sea kayaking in the Coruña estuary with views of the Tower of Hercules
  • • Surfing and bodyboarding at Riazor beach, with year-round schools
  • • Hiking the Coastal Way of St James between cliffs and beaches
  • • Horse riding along the Costa da Morte, deserted beaches and eucalyptus trails

Best time to visit

Spring and summer offer the best conditions for water activities and hiking, with long days and comfortable temperatures on the Atlantic coast.

Practical tips

Always bring a warm layer, even in summer, as the Atlantic wind can make it feel much colder at sea or on exposed clifftops.