A Coruña
A Galician port city with a Roman lighthouse, a seafront promenade and seafood, about 70 km from Santiago de Compostela.
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A Coruña is a port city in Galicia, in northwestern Spain, on a peninsula that juts into the Atlantic. Its best-known landmark is the Tower of Hercules, a Roman lighthouse from the 2nd century that still shows a light and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The seafront promenade runs along the bay, and many older buildings on the waterfront have glazed galleries, the glass-enclosed balconies that give the streets their look.
Seafood is the main reason many people eat out here, and a visit works well as a city break built around food, walks along the coast and the tower. The city is compact, so most sights sit within walking distance of the old town. Two days covers the old town, the beaches and the tower. Santiago de Compostela is about 70 km away by road and can be reached by train for a day trip.
A Coruña in five
- Walk to the Tower of HerculesThe Roman-era lighthouse on its headland is a UNESCO site and still works. It is a 2–3 km walk along the seafront from the center; check the official page for hours and ticket rules before you go.
- Follow the Paseo MarítimoThe seafront promenade circles the peninsula past Orzán and Riazor beaches. Walk or rent a bike rather than taking buses, and carry a windproof layer even in summer.
- Order the catch, not the long menuOctopus, scallops, razor clams and whatever came in that morning are the point. Ask for the daily catch and a glass of Albariño, and expect kitchens to open late in the evening.
- Use it as a base for SantiagoTrains reach Santiago de Compostela in about 35–45 minutes, so a night in A Coruña plus a day in the pilgrim city works without changing hotels.Santiago de Compostela
Things to do in A Coruña
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Need to know
- Airport
- A Coruña (LCG), about 20 min by bus or taxi
- Getting there
- Santiago by train about 35–45 min; Vigo about 1.5–2 hr
- Getting around
- Walk the center; city buses; bikes on the promenade
- Best base
- The old town and Pescadería, or near Riazor beach
- Time needed
- 1–2 days; 3 with Santiago
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryRain17 rainy daysHigh13°Low8°Wet, mildJanuaryRain
Poor
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 217 mm
- Rainy days
- 17
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet, mild
- FebruaryRain14 rainy daysHigh14°Low8°Rain, quietFebruaryRain
Poor
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 145 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rain, quiet
- MarchRain17 rainy daysHigh14°Low9°Windy, mildMarchRain
Poor
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 175 mm
- Rainy days
- 17
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Windy, mild
- AprilRain15 rainy daysHigh16°Low10°Spring showersAprilRain
Mixed
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 127 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring showers
- MayRain13 rainy daysHigh18°Low12°Green, mildMayRain
Good
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 105 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Green, mild
- JuneRain13 rainy daysHigh20°Low14°Long eveningsJuneRain
Good
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 93 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Long evenings
- JulyClear8 rainy daysHigh23°Low16°Driest stretchJulyClear
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 39 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Driest stretch
- AugustClear8 rainy daysHigh23°Low17°Warmest, busyAugustClear
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 41 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warmest, busy
- SeptemberRain12 rainy daysHigh22°Low16°Late summerSeptemberRain
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 82 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Late summer
- OctoberRain16 rainy daysHigh19°Low14°Showers returnOctoberRain
Mixed
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 193 mm
- Rainy days
- 16
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Showers return
- NovemberRain17 rainy daysHigh15°Low11°Wet, windyNovemberRain
Poor
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 212 mm
- Rainy days
- 17
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet, windy
- DecemberRain16 rainy daysHigh14°Low9°Cool, lightsDecemberRain
Poor
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 218 mm
- Rainy days
- 16
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, lights
Average daily high and low in A Coruña, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in A Coruña
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- 9°
- Humidity
- 77%
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
A Coruña
09:46 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today20°7°0%Monday: Cloudy. High 20°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Tue17°11°0%Tuesday: Clear. High 17°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Wed17°7°0%Wednesday: Partly cloudy. High 17°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Thu15°4°2%Thursday: Fog. High 15°, Low 4°. Chance of rain 2%.
- Fri16°4°33%Friday: Fog. High 16°, Low 4°. Chance of rain 33%.
- Sat18°7°56%Saturday: Cloudy. High 18°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 56%.
- Sun19°13°78%Sunday: Thunderstorms. High 19°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 78%.
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Day trips by train
- Santiago de Compostelaabout 35–45 min by trainThe cathedral and the pilgrim squares. Stay late for quiet.Read the guide
- Betanzosabout 30–40 min by trainA medieval town of arcades and a tortilla culture.
- Ribadeoabout 2 hours by carThe Cathedral Beach arches, best at low tide.Read the guide
Before you go to A Coruña
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Rules for A Coruña, checked
- Spain is in the Schengen Area. Check your entry requirements on the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs site (exteriores.gob.es) before you fly.Source
- Non-EU travellers may be fingerprinted and photographed at the Schengen border under the EU Entry/Exit System. Check the European Commission's current rules before you travel.
- EU rules limit meat, dairy and plant products brought in from outside the EU. Declare any food or plants you carry at customs on arrival.
Plan around A Coruña
Cities, regions and entry rules for visitors
Read the guideSantiago de CompostelaThe pilgrim city, a short train ride south
Read the guideGaliciaAtlantic coast, rías and green countryside
Read the guideRibadeoCathedral-like rock arches on the coast road east
Read the guideVigoGalicia's biggest port, 1.5–2 hours south by train
Read the guideGetting around SpainTrains, coaches and when a car pays off
Read the guideA Coruña FAQ
How many days do you need in A Coruña?
Two days cover the Tower of Hercules, the promenade and the old town with room for seafood. One day is possible if you are connecting through Galicia. Add a third for Santiago.
Is A Coruña worth visiting?
Yes, for a working Atlantic port with a Roman lighthouse and excellent seafood, without the crowds of Santiago. Skip it if you want guaranteed sun and a swimmable sea.
Should you stay in A Coruña or Santiago de Compostela?
Santiago for the cathedral and the pilgrim atmosphere in the evening; A Coruña for seafood, the promenade and beaches. Trains take 35–45 minutes, so many visitors sleep in one and day trip to the other.
Does it rain a lot in A Coruña?
Often, in every season, with the wettest months from autumn to early spring. July and August are driest. Pack a light waterproof and keep an indoor plan for each day.
Can you swim in A Coruña?
Yes, at Orzán and Riazor, but the Atlantic stays cold even in August and currents can be strong. Check the flag at the beach and swim where lifeguards are on duty.