BestPrivateTours.com - La Coruna Driving and Walking Tour

OVERVIEW

La Coruna is one of Galicia's few genuinely prosperous cities and a major sea port, historically famous to have been the scene of battles and repelled invasions against the British and French and its coast has several sea facing castles that testify to these events.

Today la Coruna is a large and modern city, but it still retains a link with the past in the form of its old town and the impressive area by the harbour that was once famous for the fishermen houses and now has many large glass fronted buildings. As a result it is known as the Crystal City.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

You will also pass the San Anton Castle before making a stop at the Tower of Hercules. Now declared a National Monument and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Tower was built by the Romans in the 2nd century AD by the order of the Emperor Trajan. It is one of the oldest lighthouses in the world that is still in operation and can be seen from 32 miles away. You will be afforded free time to walk around the monument and the Park before continuing on.

From here, it's pleasant stroll along the promenade, passing by the new refurbished Aquarium of La Coruña, the Museum of Mankind and the Millennium Obelisk made of glass. From the wonderful vantage point of Mount San Pedro, you will be treated to some marvelous views of the ocean, the tower of Hercules and the city, as well as seeing the cannons here that have a range of 20 miles.

Before returning to the ship, you will visit the delightful Maria Pita Square, named for the lady who defeated Sir Francis Drake, and have time on your own to further explore or shop for a souvenir.