Monday, March 2, 2009

The City of Crystal

A Coruña Spain “The City of Crystal”, is situated on the north west coast of Spain, easily accessible by road, sea or plane. Riazor is the beach in the centre of the city and surrounded by a stupendous promenade. A Coruña enjoys a great summer environment, offering popular festivals, nocturnal spectacles, sports competitions,

things to do in A coruna


What to do in A CoruñaThe Tower of Hercules is the symbol of this legendary city that is framed by a setting of incomparable beauty by the sea. A Coruña is a cosmopolitan city with a great ambience and rich in history. The city has the only Roman lighthouse of the world still in operation. The Old part of the city conserves the symbolic historic buildings, churches, plazas and baroque gardens which fuse harmoniously with a new modern city in continuous development.


A Coruña has one of the longest promenades in Europe, the two kilometres of beach can offer a variety of water sports from wind sailing to scuba diving. Close to the city centre the beach named Las Lapas offers golden sand, picnic area and parking. The harbour buildings with facades of glass reflect the sun in the water giving the name the City of Crystal.


A Coruña can boast on its never ending list of places of interest, including theatres, churches, Auditorium, Coliseum, Planetarium and the Municipal Palace and Opera House. The Museum of the House of Man is the first interactive museum of the world. Located on the promenade of Riazor. The museum entertains the visitor by stimulating curiosity and stirring up its reflection about the human characteristics. Staying in A Coruña you can enjoy the gastronomic feast of fresh fish and shellfish and excellent wines famous through out the world. There is abundance of night life and for those that enjoy a flutter there is also a casino.

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