BestPrivateTours.com - Best of La Coruña-Shore Excursion

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

Enjoy a private guided panoramic tour giving you the perfect opportunity to gain a glimpse of many of La Coruña's landmarks.

Starting off, you will commence on a panoramic drive around La Coruña, which includes passing by the gardens of Los Cantones which were built on reclaimed land. Be sure to watch for The Galleries houses whose windows reflect sunlight, and whose façades were built by fishermen out of wood and glass.

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.

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. The choice is yours to return to the pier with your guide, or stay in town and make your own way back to the ship at your leisure.