Monte de San Pedro
Parque do Monte de San Pedro
A viewpoint park on the headland west of the city. Ride a glass-sphere panoramic cable car up for views over the city peninsula and the Tower of Hercules.
Monte de San Pedro was once a military fortress, and it still preserves a 20th-century giant coastal gun. It has since been converted into a large viewpoint park with a labyrinth garden, a duck pond, and a restaurant with views. The most popular way up is the Panoramic Elevator (Ascensor Panorámico), which departs from the end of the Paseo Marítimo. Its transparent spherical cabin climbs slowly for about 3 minutes, with a one-way fare of about €4, and the views stretch across Orzán Bay to the lighthouse. The glass-domed viewpoint at the summit has wide sweeping views and is the best spot for city panoramas and sunsets. In winter, service runs less often and can be suspended in strong winds, so you can also take a bus or walk up.
Opening hours
Park open all day; sightseeing cable car approx. 11:30 am–9 pm (shorter in winter; often closed Mondays)
Nearby sights
- MUNCYT A Coruña
- Aquarium Finisterrae
- Casa de las Ciencias & Santa Margarita Park
- Paseo Marítimo
- Riazor & Orzán Beaches
- Domus – Casa del Hombre
- Tower of Hercules
- Mercado de la Plaza de Lugo