Betanzos
A medieval town about 25 km southeast of A Coruña, with a well-preserved Gothic church and arcaded square, and a hub for renowned potato omelettes.
Betanzos was one of the seven capitals of the ancient Kingdom of Galicia. Its old town sits on a hillside where two rivers meet and is listed as a historic-artistic ensemble. Highlights include the Church of San Francisco, home to the 14th-century tomb of Count Andrade, which rests on carvings of a boar and a bear; the Church of Santa María do Azougue; and the arcaded Plaza de los Hermanos Amendáriz. The town is famous for its tortilla de patatas, with a runny, half-cooked centre, and many people rate it the best in all of Spain. On August 16, the Feast of San Roque, giant paper hot-air balloons are launched. It takes about 30 minutes by train or bus from A Coruña.
Opening hours
Open all day (church hours vary)
Nearby sights
- Pazo de Meirás
- Castle of San Antón
- Fragas do Eume Natural Park
- Jardín de San Carlos
- Ciudad Vieja & Colegiata de Santa María
- Plaza de María Pita
- Calle de la Franja & Calle de la Estrella
- Galerías de la Marina