Calle de la Franja & Calle de la Estrella
Rúa Franxa e Rúa da Estrela
A long-standing tapas district behind Plaza de María Pita, where bar after bar serves octopus, scallops, mussels and Galician white wine.
Calle de la Franja, Rúa da Estrela and the surrounding Calle Oliva and Calle Galiana form A Coruña's densest cluster of tapas bars, right next to Plaza de María Pita. Signature dishes include Galician octopus (pulpo á feira, dusted with paprika and drizzled with olive oil), Padrón peppers, grilled scallops, crab and mussels, paired with Albariño or Ribeiro white wine. Many bars still keep the tradition of serving a free tapa with every drink. Locals don't start dinner until after 9 p.m., so the streets are liveliest at night. Some bars close on Sundays.
Opening hours
Most shops noon–4 pm and 8 pm–midnight
Nearby sights
- Plaza de María Pita
- Galerías de la Marina
- Museo de Belas Artes da Coruña
- Ciudad Vieja & Colegiata de Santa María
- Jardín de San Carlos
- Castle of San Antón
- Riazor & Orzán Beaches
- Mercado de la Plaza de Lugo