A Coruña

The province of Santiago, the pilgrimage destination, with a spectacular Atlantic coast, the Tower of Hercules and the Costa da Morte.

A Coruña Province lies in northwestern Galicia, on the Atlantic. Santiago de Compostela is the end of the Camino de Santiago, and its cathedral and old town are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The port city of A Coruña has the Tower of Hercules, a Roman lighthouse still in use today, also a World Heritage Site. To the west, the Costa da Morte ("Coast of Death") and Cape Finisterre are known for their rugged shoreline and lighthouses, and many pilgrims extend their walk to reach them. Local seafood is abundant. Summer is the best time to visit. Santiago and A Coruña airports are the main gateways.

Destinations

• Santiago de Compostela
• A Coruña Downtown

Itineraries

• Green Spain Coast-to-Coast Road Trip – Drive west from San Sebastián along the Bay of Biscay to Santiago de Compostela, connecting the coasts and mountains of…
• Galicia Coast & Canyons Grand Loop – Starting and ending in Santiago de Compostela, loop through the Costa da Morte, Rías Baixas, Sil Canyon, and the northe…
• Porto to Galicia Coast by Train – Cross the border north from Porto, connecting Vigo, the Cíes Islands, Santiago de Compostela, and A Coruña.
• Rail Journey: Madrid to Santiago via Burgos and León – Travel west by train along the Camino de Santiago, visiting three grand cathedrals and ending in Santiago de Compostela.
• Camino de Santiago: Sarria to Santiago Walking – Hike the final 100+ kilometers of the French Way to Santiago, bookended by visits to Lugo and Finisterre.