guide of A Coruña in english

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guide of

A Coruña

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Summary

A Coruña

discover and live the city to the full

Museums

not to be missed

Leisure

festivals, music, shows…

Beaches

more than 2 kilometres of city sands

Gastronomy

mouth-watering flavours of the sea

Accommodation

hotels, guest houses…

Useful telephone numbers

leisure, emergencies, official org...

Accesses

how to get here

Estilo Prensa, S.L.U.

PhotographyÓscar Companioni and Álvaro Arribi

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A Coruña

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A brief history of the city

Over the centuries, the coastline of A Coruña, a city that looks out directly onto the Atlantic, exerted an irresistible attraction on Celts, Phoenicians and Romans. In the 2nd

century CE, the latter built the Tower of Hercules, today the world’s only working Roman lighthouse, the pride of the city and declared as a World Heritage Site.

In the 9th_{century, the city suffered successive waves of attacks}

by the Norman pirates. During the Middle Ages the popula-tion settled on the site that today is known as the Old Town. In 1208, Crunia received its city charter from King Alfonso IX, who also conferred a series of royal privileges on the city. A year after the Spanish Armada called in at the Port of A Coruña on its way to invade England, the corsair Francis Drake, a loyal servant of Queen Elizabeth I of England attacked the city, which was valiantly defended by the people of A Coruña, led by the local heroine María Pita. During the French invasion, A Coruña was the only city that stood up to the invading troops. Particularly worthy of mention is the

Battle of Elviña, which took place on 16th_{January 1809 and}

during which General Sir John Moore was fatally wounded whilst defending the city. Today his remains are buried in San Carlos Gardens.

The 17th_{and 18}th_{centuries were marked by intense trading}

activi-ty with America and numerous Spanish and European ports. The 19th_{century was a time rapid economic, cultural and}

urban development, reflected in the gallery windows that line Avenida de la Marina, the Modernist buildings and the Kiosco Alfonso… in the 20th_{century, the city became a hive}

of activity, focusing on culture, progress and the future. Recent years have also seen major progress in the city’s economic, urban and cultural evolution… examples include the construction of the Sea Promenade, parks and gardens, museums, the Convention Centre, Opera House, ExpoCoruña, a venue for trade fairs, exhibitions and multi-cultural activities... which have all contributed to turning A Coruña into a cosmopolitan and forward-thinking city.

The sea, a constant figure in the history of the city of A Coruña, is the first thing that strikes visitors arriving in the city by sea, land and especially by air. The stunning views of the tidal estuary are truly unforgettable, but there is much more to discover besides.

As in every city, a tour of the “Old Town” is an absolute must. Corners rich in history, squares where time seems to have stood still, such as Las Bárbaras or Azcárraga, lined with ancient trees… visitors will also be able to admire splendid examples of Romanesque art in the churches dotted around this quarter.

Buildings such as Cornide Palace, which faces Plaza de Santa María; the headquarters of the Galician Royal Academy, housed in the former family mansion of local

The Old Town

writer Emilia Pardo Bazán; San Carlos Gardens, the site of the tomb of Sir John Moore and a lookout point offering stunning views of A Coruña’s bay.

Churches like the Collegiate Church of Santa María del Campo, a superb example of the Ogival Romanesque style; the churches of Santiago, Orden Tercera, the convents of Las Bárbaras and Santo Domingo are all true works of art; emblematic streets named after ancient guilds that transport us back in time to a medieval and Baroque city. In the Old Town visitors will find fascinating antique shops, situated in a unique location totally in keeping with the objects they sell, as well as traditional taverns and delightful restaurants. When night falls this area is transformed into one of the hubs of the city’s nightlife.

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is lined with bars and street cafés boasting fabulous sea views. Don’t forget to visit the Domus and the Aquarium Finisterrae, intriguing science museums.

Our route takes us towards Plaza de Pontevedra and the area known as Ensanche, which reflects the cultural inter-ests of the local bourgeoisie, and was financed by the fortunes made from international trade. The streets and squares in this area boast a wealth of splendid Modernist buildings, some of the finest examples of which are to be found in Plaza de Lugo, Plaza de Pontevedra, Calle Padre Feijoo, Calle Picavia, Calle Betanzos, Calle Ferrol and Avenida Sánchez Bregua and Avenida de Linares Rivas. Visitors will find the top names in fashion here too: Loewe, Tous, Sita Murt, Adolfo Domínguez, Zara, Uterque, Maje...

Another essential stop on our route is the Opera House, home of the immensely successful Galicia Symphony Orchestra, the Mozart Festival and the Opera Festival, with

From the Sea Promenade

The Sea Promenade is the ideal point from which to start exploring the city. Its more than 13,5 kilometres make this the longest promenade in Europe, encircling the city from San Antón Castle to El Portiño. It has a bicycle lane, tram, road and pedestrian walkway. Starting from San Antón Castle, visitors will be able to admire the marina with its mooring berths and services, as well as the yachts and sailing ships that create a colourful sight all year round. Other sites of interest include the Shipping Control Tower, the Maestranza Gardens, the Equestrian Club, San Amaro Beach, the Tower of Hercules Sculpture Park and the Golf Course, before finally reaching A Coruña’s most popular and photographed monument, the Tower of Hercules, standing majestically above As Lapas Beach.

Leaving the Tower behind us, we now head towards the bay of A Coruña and its beaches: Matadero, Orzán and Riazor (1.400 metres of golden sands in the heart of the city). This is also one of the centres of the city’s nightlife, and

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A city to have fun in

A Coruña has always been noted for its outgoing and extrovert character. Locals love to get out and about, en-joying an evening stroll, a shopping trip, going for tapas or meeting friends for a drink at the street cafés in winter as well as in summer. In keeping with Spain’s long-standing tradition of social gatherings in cafés, the city’s residents love to meet to chat and discuss everyday events. The stunning beaches, which attract large crowds in summer, concerts, fairs and sports events make for a packed year-round programme of events. A Coruña’s bay is the ideal backdrop for all kinds of water sports: sailing, rowing, sur-fing… The exciting range of sporting competitions includes the HRH Princess Elena Regatta, the Trainera fishing boat Regatta, the Tall Ships Race... visitors can also enjoy sports such as tennis or golf; A Zapateira is one of the top golf clubs on the Spanish circuit.

A Coruña’s nights are packed with fun and excitement, with a choice of indoor or outdoor venues. The city streets throng with young people out enjoying themselves in areas such as Orzán, Juan Canalejo, Plaza de España, Ciudad Vieja, Juan Flórez...

its impressive waterfall, and Santa Margarita Park, the site of the Science Museum and Planetarium.

Returning to the Sea Promenade, our next stop is Riazor Football Stadium, where locals and visitors alike have enjoyed unforgettable afternoons. The coastline is dotted with small coves and rocky cliffs as we walk past the Millennium Obelisk, the scenic lift that goes up to the top of Mount San Pedro, and a viewpoint offering spectacular views of the city and the cruise ships and vessels guided by the light of the Tower of Hercules, the lighthouse that stands watch over the city. Gardens, ponds, a maze, the huge guns that once defended the city are just a few of the many attractions for visitors to enjoy in this park.

The last stop on our route is El Portiño, a small fishing har-bour with a unique charm, whose spectacular sunsets draw the locals, anxious to admire the stunning views, and Bens Park, a successful landscape recovery project and proof of the city’s commitment to conserving its environment.

Tourist Tram

A tram that runs along the Sea Promenade from Dársena to the end of Riazor Beach (Las Esclavas School).

OPENING HOURS

From January to June: Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays, from 12 noon to 7 p.m. Frequency: every 30 mins. July and August: every day, from 12 noon to 9.30 p.m. Frequency: every 20 mins.

September: every day, from 12 noon to 9 p.m. Frequency: every 25 mins. October: every day, from 12 nonn to 8 p.m. Frequency: every 30 mins.

ADMISSION: €2

For details of group trips, please call

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The city of glass

It’s well worth taking the time to explore the city centre. Leave your car and enjoy a stroll around the streets, because this is a city that is made for walking.

The centre forms the hub of the city’s economic, commercial and cultural activity, with its busy port and cruise liner dock. The perfect starting point and an absolute must on every visitor’s itinerary is Plaza de María Pita, site of the City Hall and watched over by the statue of local heroine María Pita and the eternal flame.

Yet perhaps A Coruña is best-known for its glass façade that looks out onto the sea in Avenida de La Marina. Gallery windows which are probably the finest example of this quintessential element of Galician architecture. The colonnades offer numerous street cafés and restaurants. Continuing along our route, we come to Méndez Núñez Gardens, boasting almost 150 years of history, and the site

of the Municipal Exhibition Hall Kiosco Alfonso, La Terraza, the bandstand, the fish pond with its gold and red carp, ancient trees and plants brought from far-off lands, and which is popular with children and adults all year long. Particularly worthy of note is the flower clock and calendar, where the date is changed everyday using seasonal flowers. The park is also dotted with statues of famous personali-ties such as John Lennon, Emilia Pardo Bazán, Curros Enríquez, Linares Rivas, Murguía, Fernández Latorre and Pondal, and is the site of book fairs, folk festivals and street theatre, etc. The street known as Los Cantones is home to the city’s principal bank branches and foundations (Caixa Galicia and Barrié de la Maza), as well as the Obelisk, one of the city’s best-loved monuments. Calle Real and Calle San Andrés are the district’s principal shopping streets, divided by streets lined with wine and tapas bars (Barrera, Galera, Franja...).

Back to the sea

A unique location -a peninsula jutting out into the majestic sea- has provided this city with its principal source of wealth: the port, one of the most important in Europe. Yet the port has not only determined the economic development of this city, but has also contributed to forming its open, tolerant character, and the welcoming nature of its inhabitants. In recent years, A Coruña has consolidated its position as a service and business hub. The construction of the Palexco Convention Centre, the cruise liner dock situated right in the heart of the city, the marina and the Royal Yacht Club make it possible for conference delegates and tourists to enjoy the city centre and its varied culinary and commercial offer. The freshest fish and shellfish straight from the Galician tidal estuaries, much appreciated throughout Spain, are delivered daily at first light to A Coruña’s fish market. Fishermen and shellfish gatherers take part in the auction:

a complex language and signalling system, crates of fish, a smell of salt, fish and shellfish. Voices are raised in an attempt to get the best price.

Continuing on our way through the port, we come to San Diego Park and its original aviary, and Oza, with its fishing harbour, leisure marina and another of the city’s beaches. Other areas of interest include Cuatro Caminos, Calle Barcelona, Matogrande... and of course the city’s bustling food markets: the modern Plaza de Lugo, Plaza de San Agustín, housed in a Modernist building standing opposite Plaza de Humor, Monte Alto, Santa Lucía, Elviña and Las Conchiñas.

Several slogans have been used to define A Coruña: “the City of Glass”; “the City where no one is a stranger”; “Balcony over the Atlantic”… but perhaps the one that best sums up the essence of this city is “A Coruña: a city to come back to”.

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The Tower of Hercules

World Heritage Site. A Coruña’s best-known landmark and only working Roman lighthouse in the world.

OPENING HOURS

October to March: 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. April, May, June and September: 10 a.m to 6:45 p.m.

July and August: 10 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays: 10 a.m .to 11:45 p.m.

ADMISSION: €2,50 Reduced Rate: €1,50 Free on Mondays.

Avenida de Navarra, s/n.

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(+34) 981 223 730

Aquarium Finisterrae

Enter a fantasy world that will reveal the secrets of the underwater world.

OPENING HOURS

Monday to Friday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and Plublic Holidays: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. July and August, Monday to Friday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed 25th _December,

1th _{and 6}th_January.

ADMISSION: €10 Reduced Rate: €4 Special voucher valid for 3 museums: €12

Paseo Alcalde Francisco Vázquez, 34

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(+34) 981 189 842 Fax: (+34) 981 189 843 www.casaciencias.org

[email protected]

Domus, The Mankind Museum. Imax Cinema

Almost 200 interactive modules dedicated to the study of the human body where “not touching is forbidden”.

OPENING HOURS

Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. July and August: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed 25th _{December, 1}st _{and 6}th_January.

ADMISSION: €2 Reduced Rate: €1 Special voucher valid for 3 Museums: €12

Magnavisión 3D: €4 Reduced Rate: €2 Magnavisión IMAX: €2

Santa Teresa, 1

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The Science Museum. Planetarium

Dedicated to the diffusion of science, the Digital Planetarium opens up the secrets of the heavens.

OPENING HOURS

Monday to Sunday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. July and August: to 11 a.m to 9 p.m. Closed 25th_{December, 1}st _{and 6}th_January.

ADMISSION: €2 Reduced Rate: €1 Digital Platetarium: €2 Reduced Rate: €1 Special voucher valid for 3 Museums: €12

Santa Margarita Park

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Fine Arts Museum

Spanish and European paintings from the 16th_{and the 20}th

centuries, including works by Murillo, Sorolla, Rubens, Tintoretto, Goya and Picasso.

OPENING HOURS

Tuesday to Friday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Mondays and Public Holidays

ADMISSION: €2,40 Reduced Rate: €1,20 Admission free on Saturdays afternoons, Sundays and 18th_May.

Zalaeta, s/n.

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(+34) 981 223 723 Fax: (+34) 981 223 769 [email protected]

www.museobelasartescoruna.xunta.es

Archaeology and History Museum

San Antón Castle

This former fortress and prison offerts visitors an insight into the Prehistoric, Iron Age and Roman and periods.

OPENING HOURS

September to June: Tuesday to Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sundays and Public Holidays: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. July and August: Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays and Public Holidays: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed Mondays. (Last admission: 30 minutes before closing time).

ADMISSION: €2 Reduced Rate: €1 Admission Free on Saturdays.

Paseo del Parrote, s/n.

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(+34) 981 189 850 Fax: (+34) 981 189 85 ww.sananton.org [email protected]

The Collegiate Church Religius Art Museum

A superb collection of religious art in gold and silver dating from the 16th_{to the 20}th_centuries.

OPENING HOURS

Tuesday to Friday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Closed Sundays, Mondays and Public Holidays. July and August: Tuesday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Closed. Sundays, Mondays and Public Holidays.

ADMISSION: Free.

Puerta de Aires, 23

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(+34) 981 203 186 Fax: (+34) 981 203 186 [email protected]

Regional Military Museum

Extensive collections of weapons, uniforms, banners, models and furniture. Over 1.600 exhibits from the 18th_{, 19}th

and 20th_centuries.

OPENING HOURS

Monday to Saturday: 10 a.m to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays and Public Holidays: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Plaza Carlos I, s/n.

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(+34) 981 205 300 Fax: (+34) 981 206 791 www.museomilitar.bitacoras.com

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Gas Natural - Unión Fenosa

Museum of Contemporary (Macuf)

A showcase for latest trends in modern art.

OPENING HOURS

Tuesday to Saturday: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sundays and Public Holidays: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Mondays.

Avenida de Arteixo, 171 (A Grela-Bens)

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(+34) 981 178 754 (offices) (+34) 981 911 476 (museum) www.macuf.com

Emilia Pardo Bazán House Museum

The Countess’ former home, today it is the headquarters of the Galician Academy. It also houses a collection of objects related to this writer’s life and work.

OPENING HOURS

Monday to Friday: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Closed August.

Rúa Tabernas, 11

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(+34) 981 227 141

The Clock Museum

The stately official rooms of the City Hall house a fasci-nating colletion of clocks dating from the 17th_{and 20}th

centuries.

OPENING HOURS

Monday to Friday: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Closed during official events and during the Nativity Scene exhibition).

ADMISSION : Free.

Plaza de María Pita, 1. City Hall

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(+34) 981 184 200

Picasso House Museum

Recreation of the atmosphere of a period that marked the early work of the 20th_{century’s most influential artist.}

OPENING HOURS

Wednesday, Sundays and Public Holidays: 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday to Saturday: 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Group visits by prior arrangement.

Payo Gómez, 14

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(+34) 981 184 278 / 010 (local calls only)

The María Pita House Museum

Museum dedicated to the city’s heroine and too the histo-ric events of the 16th_{and 17}th_centuries.

OPENING HOURS

Tuesday to Saturday: 10:30 a.m to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays and Public Holidays: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Mondays.

Herrerías, 28

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(+34) 981 189 853

Casares Quiroga House Museum

A Museum space to promote the life Santiago Casares Quiroga and the Republican Movement in A Coruña and Galicia.

OPENING HOURS

Tuesday to Saturday: 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays and and Public Holidays: 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Mondays.

ADMISSION:Free.

Panaderas, 12

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(+34) 881 89 41 20

Elviña Iron Age Settlement

Guided visits for all visitors. Special programme and opening hours for schools. Duration: approx. 60 mins. Please wear suitable for footwear and to respect the archaeological remains.

OPENING HOURS

Winter: every Sunday at 12 noon. July, August and September: Monday to Fridays at 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays: 11 a.m.

ADMISSION: Free. No booking required.

Elviña University Campus

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(+34) 981 189 850 / (+34) 981 184 200

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010 (local halls) [email protected]

Luis Seoane Foundation

A centre for contemporary art and culture. A permanent exhibitions of the Luis Seoane collections and modern art exhibitions.

OPENING HOURS

Monday to Saturday: 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays and Public Holidays: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Mondays.

San Francisco, s/n. (next to the Military Museum)

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(+34) 981 216 015 Fax: (+34) 981 216 379 www.luisseoanefund.org

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Caixa Galicia Foundation

More than 7.000 sp. m. of space dedicated to art, knowledge and culture.

OPENING HOURS

Monday to Friday: 12 noon to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays , Sundays and Public Holidays: 12 noon to 9 p.m. Guided visits: Wednesday and Saturdays: 7:30 p.m.

ADMISSION: Free. Cantón Grande, 21-24

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(+34) 981 185 060 Fax: (+34) 981 927 615 www.fundacioncaixagalicia.org [email protected]

Pedro Barrié de la Maza Foundation

A non-profit making organisation dedicated to culture, education, research and social services.

OPENING HOURS

Tuesday to Sunday, including Public Holidays: 12 noon. to 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Closed Mondays.

Cantón Grande, 9

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(+34) 981 221 525 Fax: (+34) 981 224 448 www.fbarrie.org

Caixanova Financial and Social Center

A modern and multifunctional building, open to the initiati-ves put forward by local residents for training, social, cul-tural and research activities.

OPENING HOURS

Monday to Friday: 8 a.m to 10 p.m. Saturdays: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Closed Sundays and Public Holidays.

Avda. de la Marina, esq. Fama, s/n.

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(+34) 881 920 150 Fax: (+34) 881 920 152 www.caixanova.es

María José Jove Foundation

Nine connecting rooms housing permanent exhibitions of Galician art, as well as 20th_{century Spanish works.}

OPENING HOURS

Visits: Please call

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(+34) 981 160 265

Galileo Galilei, 4A. Edif. Work Center. A Grela

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(+34) 981 160 265 Fax: (+34) 981 265 368 www.fundacionmariajosejove.org

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ANA VILASECO ART GALLERY

Padre Feijóo, 5-1º

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(+34) 981 21 62 52 Fax: (+34) 981 26 05 79

www.anavilaseco.com [email protected]

ARCHIVES OF THE KINGDOM OF GALICIA

Jardín de San Carlos, s/n.

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(+34) 981 20 03 89 [email protected]

ARTE IMAGEN GALLERY

Ramón y Cajal, 5

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(+34) 981 28 29 34 www.galeriaarteimagen.com

[email protected]

ARTISTS’ ASSOCIATION

Riego de Agua, 32

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(+34) 981 22 52 77

ATLÁNTICA ART CENTRE

Federico Tapia, 15

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(+34) 981 22 71 63 www.atlantica-arte.com

[email protected]

BCA SPACE

Copérnico, P-28 (Centro de Negocios CNBCA28) A Grela

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(+34) 981 91 10 50

CASINO ATLÁNTICO

Jardines de Méndez Núñez, s/n.

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(+34) 981 22 16 00 www.grupocomar.com

[email protected]

CASINO DE LA CORUÑA

Real, 83

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(+34) 981 22 83 06

COARTE EXHIBITION HALL

Payo Gómez, 18

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(+34) 981 21 40 18 [email protected]

EXHIBITION CENTRE OF THE ASSOCIATION OF GALICIAN ARCHITECTS

Federico Tapia, 62-64

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(+34) 981 12 22 55 www.coag.es

IMAXINARTE CENTER ON CAIXA GALICIA

Cantón Pequeño, 9-11 y Durán Loriga, 3-5

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(+34) 981 18 50 00

JULIA ARES ART GALLERY

Curros Enríquez, 5

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(+34) 981 20 55 99 / (+34) 607 405 599 Fax: (+34) 981 27 29 09

[email protected]

KIOSCO ALFONSO

Jardines de Méndez Núñez, 3

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(+34) 981 18 98 98 [email protected]

LUIS SEOANE FOUNDATION

San Francisco, s/n. (junto Museo Militar)

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(+34) 981 21 60 15

www.luisseonaefund.org [email protected]

MARÍA JOSÉ JOVE FOUNDATION

Edificio Work Center. Polígono de A Grela Galileo Galilei, 4A-2ª planta

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(+34) 981 16 02 65

www.fundacionmariajosejove.org [email protected]

MATT MUSIC + ART CONCEPT MATTHIAS HAUSER GALLERY

Puerta de Aires, 15

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(+34) 981 10 14 37

MORET ART

Olmos, 12-14, 1ºB-C

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(+34) 981 92 73 76

PALEXCO MUNICIPAL EXHIBITION HALL

Avenida de la Prensa, s/n.

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(+34) 981 18 98 98 / (+34) 981 18 98 97 [email protected]

PARDO BAZÁN

Emilia Pardo Bazán, 3

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(+34) 617 326 094

RODRÍGUEZ IGLESIAS FOUNDATION

Cordelería, 32

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(+34) 981 22 05 85

SALVADOR DE MADARIAGA CULTURAL CENTRE

Durán Loriga, 10

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(+34) 981 18 43 84

SCIENCE MUSEUM

Parque de Santa Margarita

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(+34) 981 18 98 44 www.casaciencias.org

[email protected]

SUPER-ARTE

Comandante Barja, 3

TERESA TAXES ART GALLERY

Plaza María Pita, 25

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(+34) 981 20 24 30

THE CAIXA GALICIA FOUNDATION

Cantón Grande, 21-24

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(+34) 981 18 50 60 www.fundacioncaixagalicia.org

THE PEDRO BARRIÉ DE LA MAZA FOUNDATION

Cantón Grande, 9

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(+34) 981 22 15 25 www.fbarrie.org

[email protected]

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Carnival

Carnival celebrations have a long-standing tradition in A Coruña. The Monte Alto district is famous for its Festa dos Choqueiros, a fancy dress parade held on Shrove Tuesday. A few days earlier the Carnival Queen is crowned and the god Momo presides over the celebrations, which last until Ash Wednesday. Parades, street performers, a float com-petition and musical groups all form part of the celebra-tions. The Burial of the Sardine marks the end of the festivi-ties. Carnival time is the perfect opportunity for locals and visitors alike to savour the delicious laconada gallega (a traditional stew made from shoulder of pork, turnip greens, potatoes and chorizo...), followed by some tasty pancakes, known in Galicia as filloas.

San Juan (St. John’s)

The Festival of San Juan, which takes place on the night of 23rd_-24th _{June, has been declared an event of National}

Tourist Interest. Hundreds of bonfires are lit on the beaches of Riazor, Orzán and Matadero and more recently As Lapas, situated at the foot of the Tower of Hercules. Legend and fire converge to turn San Juan into a truly magical night.

The celebrations include music festivals, open-air dances, the San Juan procession, firework displays and bonfires. Each year the Queen of the celebrations -known as the Meiga Mayor- and her younger namesake, reign over the events.

The Virgen del Rosario

The Virgen del Rosario has been the patron saint of the city and its people since 1589, the year when the residents asked the Virgin to intercede in their struggle to free the city from the invading English troops. The highlight of the festi-val celebrated in her honour in the city’s Old Town is on 7th

October, with a host of sporting, leisure and cultural events. And as in every seafaring city, on 16th_{July, the city’s boats}

take part in a maritime procession around the Bay of A Coruña, festooned with flowers and decorations in tribute to the Virgen del Carmen...

August: a month of celebrations!

The city’s festival lasts throughout the month of August. The packed programme of events includes craft fairs, a medieval market, book and comic fairs, bullfights, the regional associa-tions’ fair, as well as sporting events, concerts on the beach and at a range of venues throughout the city, folk music, the Teresa Herrera Football Trophy, Trainera fishing boat races, regattas, show-jumping events…the list is endless.

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A number of music seasons are held throughout the year at several of the city’s principal venues: Rosalía Castro Theatre, Forum Metropolitano, Colón Caixa Galicia Theatre, the Opera House, The Coliseum...

The ForumFolk season features new trends in Galician folk music as well as traditional sounds.

O Colón Unplugged offers the chance to hear some fabu-lous acoustic concerts.

Music with Roots offers an insight into music from around the world, with concerts by leading international perform-ers from Portugal, Cuba, Japan, Brazil, Mexico, Catalonia, the Basque Country, Galicia, Cape Verde, etc.). The Jazz Season organised by the Pedro Barrié de la Maza Foundation offers performances by major figures on the jazz music scene.

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Bellini’s I Puritani, William Tell by Rossini and Puccini’s Turandot were the main attractions of the LVII Edition of the Festival, which included performances by Italian tenor Marcello Giordani and soprano Ainhoa Arteta, amongst others.

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RCHESTRA

2009 - 2010 Season

Between 24th_{October and 30}th_{April, the Galician Symphony}

Orchestra, led by chief conductor Víctor Pablo Pérez, will perform a selection by renowned composers, accompa-nied by leadind guest conductors and musicians.

entertainment

ROSALÍA CASTRO THEATRE

Riego de Agua, 37

)

(+34) 981 18 43 49 [email protected]

COLÓN CAIXA GALICIA THEATRE

Avenida de la Marina, s/n.

)

(+34) 981 22 44 95 [email protected]

METROPOLITAN FORUM

Río Monelos, 1

)

(+34) 981 18 42 93

A CORUÑA COLISEUM

Francisco Pérez Carballo, 2

)

(+34) 981 13 31 95 [email protected] OPERA HALL Glorieta de América, s/n.

)

(+34) 981 14 04 04 www.palaciodelaopera.com [email protected]

exhibition site

EXPOCORUÑA Avda. de la Universidad, s/n.

)

and Fax: 902 110 119 www.expocoruna.com [email protected]

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Monte de San Pedro

Panoramic Lift

A circular-shaped glass lift travels 100 metres to the top of Mount San Pedro, offering exceptional views of the Tower of Hercules and the city bay.

OPENING HOURS

1st_{June to 30}th_September:

Every days, from 11:30 a.m. 9 p.m. Frequency: every 30’. Closed Mondays. Rest of the year:

Sunday to Friday: 11.30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday: 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Frecuency: every 30’. Closed Mondays.

ADMISSION: Single Trip: €2

Links the Sea Promenade near the Millenium Obelisk with San Pedro Park.

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OOTBALL

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The city of A Coruña offers a host of sporting activities, inclu-ding water sports, golf, tennis and horse riinclu-ding, plus a wide choice of active tourism options. It also has a consolidated year-round programme of regattas and water sports events.

Sports, active tourism,

leisure...

leisure

AXIÑA ACTIVE TOURISM

Rúa Polígono, nave 24. Polígono do Temple (Cambre)

)

(+34) 981 91 21 20 www.axinasd.com

THE TOWER OF HERCULES MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE

Avenida de Navarra, s/n.

)

(+34) 981 20 96 80

CASINO ATLÁNTICO

)

(+34) 981 22 16 00 www.comar.com

GALICIAN IMAGE ART CENTRE

Durán Loriga, 10 bajo

)

(+34) 881 88 12 60 www.cgai.org

EOLO ACTIVITIES ACTIVE TOURISM

Benito Blanco Rajoy, 7

)

(+34) 667 577 520 / 687 876 468 www.eoloactivades.com

FISH MARKET

)

(+34) 981 16 46 00 / Fax: (+34) 981 24 23 26 Groups visits only. Prior reservation required

A CORUÑA ROYAL GOLF CLUB

)

(+34) 981 28 47 86 / (+34) 981 28 52 00

REAL CLUB DEPORTIVO DE A CORUÑA

)

(+34) 981 22 94 10 www.canaldeportivo.com

COLISEUM ICE-SKATING RINK

Francisco Pérez Carballo, 2

)

(+34) 881 897 790

TOURIST TRAM

)

(+34) 981 25 01 00 (+ details on page 9)

CUATRO CAMINOS SHOPPING CENTRE

Ramón y Cajal, s/n.

)

(+34) 981 24 04 11 www.4caminos.com

DOLCE VITA CORUÑA SHOPPING CENTRE

Newton, 17. Polígono A Grela - Bens

)

(+34) 981 90 02 00 www.dolcevitashopping.eu

ESPACIO CORUÑA SHOPPING AND LEISURE CENTRE

José Pascual López Cortón, 10. Someso

)

(+34) 981 17 21 08 www.espaciocoruna.es

LOS ROSALES SHOPPING CENTRE

Ronda de Outeiro, 419

)

(+34) 981 12 81 18

EL PUERTO LEISURE CENTRE

Alférez Provisional, 3 (adyacent to Cruise Liner Dock)

)

(+34) 981 91 47 01 www.elpuertocentrodeocio.com

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more than 2 kilometres

Beaches

of city sands

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The beaches of Riazor, Orzán, Matadero,

San Amaro, As Lapas and Oza are just

a stone’s throw away

A Coruña has more than two kilometres of city beaches, making it the ideal choice for all kinds of water sports: surf-ing, sailsurf-ing, windsurfsurf-ing, scuba divsurf-ing, rowsurf-ing, canoeing... Just a short distance from Plaza de Pontevedra the beaches of Riazor (610 metres length), Orzán and Matadero (780 metres length) converge in a shell-shaped bay that looks out onto the Atlantic. Continuing along the Sea Promenade,

the next beach after Matadero is the quieter As Lapas (70 metres length), situated at the foot of the Tower of Hercules and the perfect spot from which to contemplate this ancient monument and its two thousand years of history. A little further along the Sea Promenade we come to the district known as Adormideras, and San Amaro Beach (100 metres length). In turn, Oza Beach (100 metres length) is situated on the outskirts of the city, just a short distance from Los Castros district. All the city’s beaches have been awarded Blue Flags.

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mouth-watering flavours of the sea

Gastronomy

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Restaurants

Arcade

Avda. Fernández Latorre, 45

)

(+34) 981 290 111

Casa Paula

Enrique Mariñas, 36

)

(+34) 981 175 490 - Fax: (+34) 981 175 491 www.ac-hotels.com [email protected]

Restaurants

Armeria

Gambrinus, 14. Polígono de A Grela

)

(+34) 981 160 006 - Fax: (+34) 981 145 500 www.husa.es

Marineda

)

(+34)981 179 299 - Fax: (+34) 981 130 505 www.attica21hotels.com

Trueiro

Avda. Pedro Barrié de la Maza, 1

)

(+34) 981 205 000 Fax: (+34) 981 205 565 www.solmelia.com

Restaurants

A Casona

Avda. de la Habana, 22

)

(+34) 981 144 414 www.parrilladalacasona.com

A la Brasa

Juan Flórez, 38

)

(+34) 981 265 457 [email protected]

Alborada

Paseo Marítimo, Alcalde Franciso Vázquez, 25

)

(+34) 981 929 201 www.restaurantesalborada.com

A Mundiña

Copérnico, 28

)

(+34) 981 912 823

Anduriña

Estrella, 8

)

(+34) 981 200 804

A Pedra

Ramón y Cajal, 21

)

(+34) 981 137 121

Asador Castellano

Teniente General Gómez Zamalloa, 5

)

(+34) 981 250 770

Asador Coruña

Alcalde José Crespo López - Mora, 4 - bajo A

)

Asiayu

Avda. Buenos Aires, 7

)

(+34) 615 386 151

Brisa

Paseo de Ronda, 60

)

(+34) 981 269 650

Caelus

Sebastián Martínez Risco, 8

)

(+34) 981 132 589

Carbonada

Manuel Murguía, 4-6

)

(+34) 981 271 014

Casa Jesusa

Franja, 8

)

(+34) 981 221 900

Casa Seve

General Sanjurjo, 86

)

(+34) 981 907 980

Casa Pardo

Novoa Santos, 15

)

(+34) 981 287 178 www.casapardo-domus.com

Casa Vasca

Capitán Troncoso, 10

)

(+34) 981 223 459 www.restaurantecasavasca.com

Casino Atlántico

)

(+34) 981 221 600

Cerro Largo

Avda. Finisterre, 288

)

(+34) 881 917 844

Cienfuegos

Emilia Pardo Bazán, 7

)

(+34) 981 120 601

Comer y Picar

Comandante Fontanes, 1

)

(+34) 981 285 220

Coral

Callejón de la Estacada. Avenida de la Marina, 9

)

(+34) 981 200 569

www.restaurantemarisqueriacoral.com

Crêperie Petite Bretagne

Rosalía de Castro, 9

)

(+34) 981 121 324

Domus

Ángel Rebollo, s/n.

)

(+34) 981 203 862 www.casapardo-domus.com

El Atlántico

Ángel Rebollo, 90

)

(+34) 981 904 731

El Corte Inglés

Avda. Ramón y Cajal, 57-59

)

(+34) 981 189 400

El Manjar

Alfredo Vicenti, 29

)

(+34) 981 918 591

El Pantalán

Dársena Deportiva Faro de Oza, s/n.

)

(+34) 981 902 038

El Pozo

Alcalde Liaño Flores, 17 - bajo 1

)

(+34) 981 264 798

Gasthof-5

Ramón y Cajal, s/n. Local 1 (C. Comercial Cuatro Caminos)

)

(+34) 981 232 803 www.gasthof.es

Gasthof A Grela

Copérnico, 7. Edificio Work Center - Local A

)

(+34) 981 160 084 www.gasthof.es

Hola

Avda. Buenos Aires, 11

)

(+34) 981 261 245

Il Tocco Genovese

Paseo de la Dársena, 6

)

(+34) 981 225 010

La Bodeguilla El Huerto

Padre Feijóo, 5

)

(+34) 881 924 692

La Bottega

Olmos, 25 - 27

)

La Bottega II

)

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La Cabaña del Cazador

Torre, 93

)

(+34) 981 200 066

La Dolce Vita

Ronda de Outeiro, 258

)

(+34) 981 270 733 www.restauranteladolcevita.com

La Fiaca

Teniente General Gómez Zamalloa, 24

)

(+34) 981 270 657

La Penela

)

(+34) 981 209 200 www.lapenela.com

La Tagliatella

Alfredo Vicenti, 12

)

(+34) 981 918 485

La Tavernetta

Julio Rodríguez Yordi, 6

)

(+34) 981 279 080

La Viña

Puente del Pasaje, 123

)

(+34) 981 280 854

Manolito

Ramón y Cajal, 45

)

(+34) 981 282 062 www.restaurantemanolito.com

Mesón A Peneira

Avda. Calvo Sotelo, 18

)

(+34) 981 260 712

Mesón Manolito II

Fernández Latorre, 116

)

(+34) 981 230 102 www.restaurantemanolito.com

Mesón O Rico

Francisco Catoira, 19

)

(+34) 981 242 994

Mirador de San Pedro

Mirador de San Pedro s/n.

)

(+34) 981 100 823 www.miradordesanpedro.es

O Fado

Carretera de Circunvalación, 1 Local 2

)

(+34) 981 904 347

O Piorno

Estrella, 16-20

)

(+34) 981 229 000

Pablo Gallego

)

(+34) 981 208 888

www.pablogallegorestauracion.com

Palacio de China

Avda. Salvador de Madariaga, 34

)

(+34) 981 138 940

Panaché

Avda. de Arteixo 14, entlo.

)

(+34) 981 260 221

Parrillada Rodicio

General Mola, 7

)

(+34) 981 221 092

Paso de los Toros

Santa Gema - Palavea, 7

)

(+34) 981 137 126

Pizzerías Cambalache

Avda. General Sanjurjo, 105

)

(+34) 981 132 388 www.pizzeriacambalache.es

Playa Club

Andén de Riazor, s/n.

)

(+34) 981 257 128 www.playaclub.net

Polo

)

(+34) 981 276 110

Ponte da Pedra

Mendaña de Neira, 2

)

(+34) 981 133 150

Prada a Tope

Payo Gómez, 9

)

(+34) 981 226 108

Ricardo

Comandante Barja, 8

)

(+34) 981 918 582 www.ricardorestaurante.com

Suso II

Plaza de Portugal, 7

)

(+34) 981 267 182

Taberna Checa

Fernando Macías, 29

)

(+34) 981 260 414 www.tabernacheca.es

Taberna da Penela

)

(+34) 981 201 969

Utopía

Avda. Buenos Aires, 5-6

)

(+34) 881 917 469 www.utopiarestaurante.com

Varela

María Barbeito, 1

)

(+34) 981 209 539

List provided by the Autonomous Government of Galicia Maximum rating: 2, 3 and 4 forks.

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hotels, guest houses...

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Hotel Hesperia Finisterre *****

Paseo del Parrote, 2-4

)

(+34) 981 205 400 / (+34) 981 900 030 Fax: (+34) 981 208 462

[email protected] www.hoteles-hesperia.es

AC Hotel A Coruña ****

Enrique Mariñas, 34 (Matogrande)

)

(+34) 981 175 490 Fax: (+34) 981 175 491 [email protected] www.ac-hotels.com

Hotel Attica 21 Coruña ****

Enrique Mariñas, 34 (Matogrande)

)

(+34) 981 179 299 Fax: (+34) 981 130 505 [email protected] www.attica21hotels.com

Hotel Hesperia A Coruña ****

Juan Flórez, 16

)

(+34) 981 010 300 / Fax: (+34) 981 010 310 [email protected]

www.hoteles-hesperia.es

Hotel Husa Center ****

Gambrinus, 14 (Polígono de A Grela)

)

(+34) 981 160 006 / Fax: (+34) 981 145 500 [email protected] www.husa.es

Hotel Meliá María Pita ****

Barrié de la Maza, 1. Paseo Marítimo

)

(+34) 981 205 000 / Fax: (+34) 981 205 565 Reservas: (+34) 901 244 444

[email protected] www.solmelia.com

Hotel NH Atlántico ****

Alférez Provisional, 4. Jardines de Méndez Núñez

)

www.nh-hotels.com

Hotel Tryp Coruña ****

Ramón y Cajal, 53

)

(+34) 981 242 711 / Fax: (+34) 981 236 728 [email protected] www.solmelia.com

Hotel Zenit Coruña ****

Comandante Fontanes, 19

)

www.zenithoteles.com

Hotel Plaza ***

Avda. Fernández Latorre, 45

)

(+34) 981 290 111 Fax: (+34) 981 290 211 [email protected] www.hotelplaza.info

Hotel Riazor ***

Barrié de la Maza, 29. Paseo Marítimo

)

(+34) 981 253 400 / (+34) 981 146 710 Fax: (+34) 981 253 404 [email protected] www.riazorhotel.com

hotels

Hotel Avenida ***

Alvaro Cunqueiro, 1

)

(+34) 981 249 466 / Fax: (+34) 981 249 466 [email protected] www.hotelavenida.com

Hotel Maycar **

San Andrés, 159

)

(+34) 981 225 600 / (+34) 981 226 000 Fax: (+34) 981 229 208 [email protected] www.empresas.mundo-r.com/hotelmaycar

Hotel Santa Catalina **

Fernando Arenas Quintela, 1

)

(+34) 981 226 609 / (+34) 981 226 404 Fax: (+34) 981 228 509 info@hotelstacatalina. es www.hotelstacatalina.es

Hotel Moon **

Ramón y Cajal, 47

)

(+34) 981 919 100 / Fax: (+34) 981 919 120 [email protected] www.mooncoruna.com

Hotel Sol **

Sol, 10

)

y Fax: (+34) 981 210 362 www.hotelsolcoruna.com

Hotel Almirante *

Paseo de Ronda, 54

)

(+34) 981 259 600 / Fax: (+34) 981 259 608 www.hotel-almirante.com

Hotel Brisa *

Paseo de Ronda, 60

)

(+34) 981 269 650 / Fax: (+34) 981 269 654 [email protected] www.hotel-brisa.es

Hotel Castiñeiras *

Orzán, 190

)

(+34) 981 221 120 / (+34) 981 221 094 Fax: (+34) 981 201 493 [email protected] www.hotelcastineiras.com

Hotel Eurostars Ciudad

de A Coruña ****

Juan Sebastián Elcano, 13 (Zona Adormideras)

)

(+34) 981 211 100 / (+34) 981 212 100 Fax: (+34) 981 224 610 [email protected] [email protected] www.eurostarsciudaddelacoruna.com

Hotel Cristal 1 *

Venezuela, 1. Zona Escolar

)

(+34) 981 263 900 / (+34) 981 263 029 Fax: (+34) 981 267 449

[email protected] www.hoteles-cristal.com

Hotel Cristal 2 *

San Roque de Afuera, s/n. Paseo Marítimo

)

(+34) 981 148 738 / Fax: (+34) 981 267 449 [email protected] www.hoteles-cristal.com

Hotel Los Lagos *

Sebastián Martínez Risco, 10. Polígono Matogrande

)

Hotel Coruñamar *

Paseo de Ronda, 50

)

(+34) 981 261 327

Hotel Francisco Javier *

Francisco Lloréns, 6

)

(+34) 981 268 850 / Fax: (+34) 981 268 312

[email protected] www.hotelfranciscojavier.com

Hotel Mar del Plata *

Paseo de Ronda, 58

)

(+34) 981 257 962 / Fax: (+34) 981 257 999 www.hotelmardelplata.net

Hotel Nido *

San Andrés, 146

)

(+34) 981 213 201 / Fax: (+34) 981 213 265 [email protected] www.hotel-nido-coruna.com

Hotel Residencia Siglo XXI *

Carretera de A Zapateira, s/n (al lado Club de Golf)

)

(+34) 902 444 447 / (+34) 981 189 000 Fax: (+34) 981 131 333

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Pensión Residencia Alborán ***

Riego de Agua, 14

)

/ Fax: (+34) 981 222 562

Pensión Residencia Galicia ***

Enrique Mariñas, 2. Matogrande

)

(+34) 981 138 124 Fax: (+34) 981 138 125

Pensión Residencia La Provinciana ***

Rúa Nueva, 7-9, 2º

)

y Fax: (+34) 981 220 400 [email protected] www.laprovinciana.net

Pensión Residencia Nogallás ***

)

(+34) 981 262 100 / (+34) 981 905 600 Fax: (+34) 981 262 100

[email protected] www.nogallas.com

Pensión Residencia Palas ***

Marqués de Amboage, 21-1º

)

(+34) 981 247 400

Pensión Roma ***

Rúa Nueva, 3-5, 5º

)

(+34) 981 228 075 / Fax: (+34) 981 210 219 [email protected] www.pensionroma.com

Pensión Centro Gallego **

Estrella, 2

)

(+34) 981 222 236 / Fax: (+34) 981 223 068 [email protected] www.centrogallegocoruna.com

guest houses

tourist

apartments

Someso Apartamentos Turísticos

Someso, 7

)

(+34) 981 900 155 / Fax: (+34) 981 900 156 www.somesoapartamentos.com

[email protected]

Apartamentos Residencial Portazgo

Río de Quintas, 16. (Palavea)

)

(+34) 981 137 150 / Fax: (+34) 981 137 047 [email protected] www.rportazgo.com

Pensión de Temporada

Residencial Riasol **

Helsinki, 1. A Zapateira

)

(+34) 981 297 802 Fax: (+34) 981 296 417 [email protected] www.residencialriasol.com

Pensión Palacio **

Plaza de Galicia, 2-4ºD

)

(+34) 981 122 338 / Fax: (+34) 981 126 774 [email protected] www.hostalpalacio.com

Pensión Residencia Adelia **

Noia, 29

)

(+34) 981 153 251 Fax: (+34) 981 153 256

Pensión Residencia Alameda **

Alameda, 12-14

)

(+34) 981 227 074

Pensión Residencia Carbonara **

Rúa Nueva, 16-1º

)

(+34) 981 225 251 / Fax: (+34) 981 201 429

Pensión Residencia Caribe **

Primavera, 16

)

(+34) 981 286 625 Fax: (+34) 981 286 033

Pensión Residencia Casa Juana **

Polígono Pocomaco, Parcela G-1

)

(+34) 981 299 858 / (+34) 981 174 336

Pensión Residencia Crisol **

Ronda de Outeiro, 126-1º

)

(+34) 981 239 748

Pensión Residencia Gran Sol **

Travesía Rianxo, 6 - Enpta.

)

(+34) 981 170 234 Fax: (+34) 981 170 235

Pensión Residencia La Perla **

Torreiro, 11-2º

)

(+34) 981 226 700 Fax: (+34) 981 226 769

Pensión Residencia Linar **

General Mola, 7

)

(+34) 981 227 837 Fax: (+34) 981 224 911

Pensión Residencia Liste **

Capitán Juan Varela, 21

)

(+34) 981 238 941 Fax: (+34) 981 242 139

Pensión Residencia Mara **

Galera, 49

)

/ Fax: (+34) 981 221 802 [email protected] www.hostalmara.com

Pensión Residencia Miau **

Orillamar, 4

)

(+34) 981 229 987

Pensión Residencia Venecia **

Plaza de Lugo, 22

)

(+34) 981 222 420

Pensión Residencia Vista al Mar **

Paseo de Ronda, 50

)

(+34) 981 259 249

Pensión Cinerama *

Ángel Senra, 8

)

(+34) 981 235 010

Pensión La Alianza *

Riego de Agua, 8-1º

)

(+34) 981 228 114

Pensión Pazo de San Antonio *

Plaza de Galicia, 2-3ºB

)

(+34) 981 122 358

Pensión R. Almirante Cadarso *

Almirante Cadarso, 4-3ºB

)

(+34) 981 275 488

Pensión Residencia Casal *

Avenida Linares Rivas, 9-10, 4ºD

)

(+34) 981 122 654

Pensión R. Ciento Treinta y Dos *

Ronda de Outeiro, 132-1ºDcha.

)

(+34) 606 230 430

Pensión Residencia El Parador *

Olmos, 15

)

(+34) 981 222 121

Pensión Residencia Las Rías *

San Andrés, 141-2º

)

(+34) 981 226 879

Pensión Residencia Lodi *

San Luís, 23

)

(+34) 981 238 167

Pensión Residencia Lois III *

Joaquín Planells, 5

)

(+34) 981 230 163

Pensión Residencia López *

Montserrat, 5-2º

)

(+34) 981 290 722

Pensión Residencia Montserrat *

Montserrat, 3

)

(+34) 981 139 187

Pensión Residencia Os Potes *

Zapatería, 15-1º

)

(+34) 981 205 219

Pensión Residencia Ponteceso *

San Andrés, 140-2º

)

(+34) 981 223 744

Pensión Residencia Rey *

Pedralonga, 7

)

(+34) 981 289 014

Pensión Santa Clara *

Arquitecto Rey Pedreira, 19

)

(+34) 981 264 315 Fax: (+34) 981 271 633

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leisure, emergences, official org...

Useful telephone

numbers

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tourist information offices

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES OF TURISMO DA CORUÑA

Edificio Sol. C/ Sol, s/n.

)

(+34) 981 18 43 44 www.turismocoruna.com

INFORMATION POINT OF TURISMO DA CORUÑA

Plaza de María Pita, 6

)

(+34) 981 92 30 93 [email protected]

INFORMATION POINT OF TURISMO DA CORUÑA

Plaza de Orense

)

(+34) 981 18 43 40 [email protected]

GALICIAN REGIONAL GOVERNMENT TOURISM OFFICE Dársena de la Marina

)

(+34) 981 22 18 22

emergencies

AMBULANCES

)

061 FIRE BRIGADE

)

080

)

(+34) 981 18 43 80 RED CROSS

)

(+34) 981 22 10 00

)

(+34) 981 22 22 22 MARITIME RESCUE

)

(+34) 981 20 95 41

MUNICIPAL TOX TRUCK

)

(+34) 981 29 80 95

TRAFFIC CIVIL GUARD

)

062

)

(+34) 981 17 37 44 FOREST FIRES

)

085

)

(+34) 981 18 46 00 TRAFFIC DEPARTAMENT

)

(+34) 981 28 42 22 REGIONAL POLICE

)

(+34) 981 15 34 10 LOCAL POLICE

)

092

)

(+34) 981 18 42 25 NACIONAL POLICE

)

091

)

(+34) 981 16 63 00 CIVIL PROTECTION

)

(+34) 981 18 43 43 S.O.S. GALICIA

)

112

)

(+34) 900 444 222

official organisations

TOWN COUNCIL

)

(+34) 981 18 42 00 www.coruna.es PORT AUTHORITY

)

(+34) 981 21 96 21 www.puertocoruna.es

OFFICIAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INDUSTRY AND SHIPPING

)

(+34) 981 21 60 72 www.camaracoruna.com

YOUNTH INFORMATION CENTRE

)

(+34) 981 18 42 94 www.coruna.es/cmij

POST OFFICE

)

(+34) 981 22 51 75 www.correos.es

REGIONAL GOVERNMENT OFFICE

)

(+34) 981 98 90 00

A CORUÑA PROVINCIAL COUNCIL

)

(+34) 981 08 03 00 www.dicoruna.es

CIVIL GOVERNMENT

)

(+34) 981 98 93 00

CONSUMER INFORMATION BUREAU

)

(+34) 981 18 98 20 www.coruna.es/omic

CITIZEN INFORMATION

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(+34) 981 18 42 78

SOCIAL SECURITY INFORMATION

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libraries

ONCE BRAILLE LIBRARY

Cantón Grande, 3

)

(+34) 981 20 69 00

GALICIAN ARCHIVE LIBRARY

Jardines de San Carlos, s/n.

)

(+34) 981 20 92 51

GALICIAN ROYAL ACADEMY LIBRARY

Tabernas, 11

)

(+34) 981 20 73 08

GALICIAN ROYAL ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS LIBRARY

Plaza del Pintor Sotomayor, s/n.

)

(+34) 981 21 16 02

METROPOLITAN FORUM LIBRARY

Río Monelos, 1 (Europe Park)

)

(+34) 981 18 42 98

ROYAL CONSULATE LIBRARY

Panaderas, 58

)

(+34) 981 20 62 74

city transport services

CITY BUSES

)

(+34) 981 25 01 00 www.tranviascoruna.com RADIOTAXI

)

(+34) 981 24 33 77

)

(+34) 981 24 33 33 TELETAXI

)

(+34) 981 28 77 77

congress hall

PALEXCO ( A CORUÑA CONVENTION AND EXHIBITIONS CENTRE) Muelle de Transatlánticos, s/n.

)

(+34) 981 22 88 88 Fax: (+34) 981 26 12 84 www.palexco.com [email protected]

official organisations

EMERGENCY COURT

)

(+34) 981 18 52 48 WEATHER FORECAST

)

(+34) 981 25 31 99

)

(+34) 902 531 111

YOUNG PERSONS’ HELPLINE

)

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)

(+34) 900 444 222

UNIVERSITY

)

(+34) 981 16 70 00 www.udc.es

ROYAL SHIPPING CONSULATE LIBRARY

Plaza del Pintor Sotomayor, s/n.

)

(+34) 981 20 62 74

MUNICIPAL LIBRARY LOCAL STUDIES

Durán Loriga, 10, planta 1ª

)

(+34) 981 18 43 86

MUNICIPAL LIBRARY FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Durán Loriga, 10, planta baja

)

(+34) 981 18 43 88

PROVINCIAL COUNCIL PUBLIC LIBRARY

Riego de Agua, 37

)

(+34) 981 18 33 42

STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Miguel González Garcés, 1

)

(+34) 981 17 02 18

SCIENCE MUSEUM LIBRARY AND NEWSPAPER ARCHIVES

Parque de Santa Margarita, s/n.

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by land

by sea

N-634road linking the city with the north of Spain as far as the French border.

The Northwest Highwayconnects Madrid with A Coruña

A-9motorway links the city with Portugal.

A CORUÑA BUS STATION

Caballeros, s/n.

)

(+34) 981 184 335

SAN CRISTÓBAL RAILWAY STATION (RENFE)

A CORUÑA

Joaquín Planelles, s/n.

)

(+34) 902 240 202 www.renfe.es

ALVEDRO AIRPORT

Alvedro, s/n. (Culleredo - A Coruña)

)

(+34) 981 187 200 Distance from city centre: 8 km.

Direct flights from Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Zaragoza, London (Heathrow), Lisbon and Bilbao.

BUS SERVICE TO ALVEDRO AIRPORT

)

(+34) 981 231 234 (ASICASA)

OUTER BREAKWATER

43º 21’ 54’’ N / 8º 22’ 7’’ W

MARINA

43º 22’ 2’’ N / 8º 23’ 6’’ W

CRUISE LINER DOCK

43º 22’ 1’’ N / 8º 23’ 51’’ W

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