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Major city · Spain

A Coruña

Give A Coruña two nights: one for the Old City and the Tower of Hercules, one for the beaches and Monte de San Pedro. Skip it as a Santiago day trip.

Weather
see forecast
Currency
EUR
Best months
Jun–Sep
avoid Nov–Feb (rain and wind)
Airports
LCG · SCQ
Nights
2
Not field-verifiedbasic guide
Print / PDF guide
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Rules in force · 9Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • Iberia ↗Plan meals on the Iberian clock: Spanish kitchens serve lunch from about 13:30–14:00 and dinner from 20:30–21:00; Portugal eats an hour or so earlier. Early evenings are for tapas or petiscos, not full meals.
  • Iberia ↗Inland Spain and Portugal (Seville, Córdoba, Madrid, the Alentejo) pass 40 °C in heatwaves from late June to August: sightsee before 11:00 and after 18:00, and keep July–August for the coasts and the green north.
  • Iberia ↗Andorra and Gibraltar have their own border and customs rules and are reached only through Spain (or France for Andorra); read their pages before adding them, especially if you hold a limited Schengen visa.
  • Spain ↗Spain is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
  • Spain ↗High-speed trains have airport-style baggage screening at the station and boarding gates that close a few minutes before departure: arrive early.
  • Spain ↗Carry your passport or ID: police may ask for it, and hotels must register every guest's document.
  • Spain ↗The Alhambra in Granada and the Sagrada Família in Barcelona sell timed tickets that sell out weeks ahead in season; book on the official sites before you fix your dates.

A Coruña is a working Atlantic port with a Roman lighthouse still in use, a compact Old City on its peninsula and two city beaches. Two nights covers the sights at walking pace; three if you want a beach afternoon or a day trip to Ferrol or Betanzos. It is cooler and wetter than the Mediterranean south, so pack a rain layer even in July.

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about A Coruña, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee€1.20–2 (≈ US$2–3)
  • BeerPint of beer / glass of wine€2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5)€2–3.50 (≈ US$3–5)
  • Taxi, about 5 km5 km taxi ridecheck€8–12 (≈ US$10–14)
  • Museum or sight ticketTower of Hercules entry€3.09 (≈ US$4) adult, free on Mondays
  • Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€25 (≈ US$30)
  • Mid-range bedDouble room, mid-range hotel, a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
  • High-end bedDouble room, mid-range hotel, a night, per room€220 (≈ US$300)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €110 (≈ US$130) · High €200 (≈ US$250)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Tower of Hercules (UNESCO)Cidade Vella and María Pita squareGalerías glazed balconiesRiazor and Orzán beachesSeafood and Galician tapas
Airports
LCG A Coruña Airport (Alvedro) (8 km north of the city; Bus A4 to the city centre roughly every 30 min, about 30 min) · SCQ Santiago de Compostela (50 km south; more flights from across Europe, then bus to A Coruña)

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

A Coruña: next 7 days

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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.

Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

13°C

7°C

17 rd

Feb

14°C

7°C

15 rd

Mar

15°C

8°C

15 rd

Apr

16°C

9°C

15 rd

May

18°C

11°C

13 rd

Jun

21°C

13°C

10 rd

Jul

23°C

15°C

8 rd

Aug

24°C

16°C

8 rd

Sep

23°C

15°C

10 rd

Oct

20°C

13°C

14 rd

Nov

16°C

10°C

16 rd

Dec

14°C

8°C

17 rd

High / low °C · rd = rain days

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Almost everything is walkable: the Old City, the port and the beaches sit within about 30 minutes on foot. The Paseo Marítimo promenade runs right around the peninsula and west to Monte de San Pedro. Tranvías Coruña runs the city buses; taxis are white with a green roof light when free.

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Santiago de Compostela

go

Door to door: Bus journey about 1 h; train about 1 h 15 min

Train from A Coruña-San Cristóbal, or Arriva bus every 30 min

The obvious day trip; go early for the cathedral before the crowds.

Ferrol

go

Door to door: About 1 h 30 min each way

Six local trains a day, about 80 min

Naval history and the Magdalena district; half a day is enough.

Lugo

caution

Door to door: 2–2.5 h

Two trains a day, about 2 h, otherwise change at Ourense; buses also run

Roman walls are worth it, but the rail timetable is thin — check times first.

Vigo

overnight

Door to door: About 2.5–3 h

Train via Santiago and Pontevedra

Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep there instead.

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Cidade Vella (Old City)

Between María Pita square and the ramparts; walk to the castle, churches and tapas streets. Quiet at night.

Pescadería / María Pita

The commercial centre around the main square; best mix of bars, shops and bus links.

Riazor–Orzán

Beachfront west side; 15–20 min walk to the Old City, good for families and surfers.

Around the station

Cheapest beds and easy rail/bus arrivals; less to see in the evening (walk time to the centre: check).

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
€50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
Mid
€90–150 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
High
€180 (≈ US$250)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Double room, mid-range hotel1 × 2 nights × €110€220
Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × €110€440
Bus A4, airport to city centre, one way2 × €2 · check€3
City bus single ride2 × €1 · check€3
eSIM, about a week of data2 × €10€20
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge€69
Trip total≈ €189 per person per day, bed included€755≈ US$900

2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee€1.20–2 (≈ US$2–3)
Menu del día at lunch€12–18 (≈ US$14–25)
Pint of beer / glass of wine€2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5) / €2–3.50 (≈ US$3–5)
Pulpo a feira (octopus) portion€12–20 (≈ US$14–25)
5 km taxi ridecheck€8–12 (≈ US$10–14)
Tower of Hercules entry€3.09 (≈ US$4) adult, free on Mondays
Aquarium Finisterrae entry€10.30 (≈ US$12) adult, €4.12 (≈ US$5) concession

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

A safe, walkable city; the real risks are Atlantic surf and currents on Orzán, pickpockets in the María Pita crowds, and rain that changes your plan.
  • Atlantic weather: rain can arrive any month, and summer sea temperatures are cool.
  • The Emilia Pardo Bazán Museum has been closed for refurbishment since 2022 — check before you go.
  • Picasso's former home has also been closed for works; confirm the reopening date.
  • Some museum signage is Galician-only; ask at the desk for a leaflet.
  • Beach currents on Orzán can be strong; swim near lifeguarded stretches.

Emergency numbers

All emergency services
112
National police
091
Guardia Civil
062

Pocket card

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A CoruñaA Coruña

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My bed tonight

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A este enderezo, por favorTo this address, please

Emergency

  • All emergency services112
  • National police091
  • Guardia Civil062

Embassy

No embassies in A Coruña; the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Ireland all have embassies in Madrid, with consulates in Barcelona and other cities (check).

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Bus A4, airport → city centre: about €1.50 (≈ US$2), roughly 30 min (check)
  • Train A Coruña → Santiago: about €8–15 (≈ US$10–18), 1 h 15 min (check)
  • Taxi city centre → Riazor: €7–10 (≈ US$9–12) (check)

Say or show

  • Ola — Hello (OH-lah)
  • Grazas — Thank you (GRAH-thas)
  • A conta, por favor — The bill, please (ah KON-tah por fah-VOR)
  • Onde está a praia? — Where is the beach? (ON-deh es-TAH ah PRY-ah)
  • Falas inglés? — Do you speak English? (FAH-las in-GLES)
  • Canto custa? — How much is it? (KAN-toh KOOS-tah)

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for A Coruña. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Jun–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (rain and wind) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for LCG: Bus A4 last departure field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Cidade Vella, María Pita and the port, Riazor–Orzán, Torre de Hércules and Monte de San Pedro.
  3. Place pages with verified cutoffs (Tower of Hercules, Castelo de San Antón, Domus, Aquarium Finisterrae) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Rain-day fixtures so the itinerary survives a wet Atlantic morning.

Meanwhile

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Sources