Ferrol

– Jardines de Mendez Nunez The port is in the city centre, and from here you will have a guided tour.

–  Avenida de la Marina “La Marina Avenue” and its “galerías”, with beautiful glass-fronted balconies. That’s why this city is known as the glass city.

–  Castle of San Anton ”San Antón castle” (10′)
We have the opportunity to stop here to take a photo and have a small explanation.

–  Tower of Hercules (Torre de Hercules, 10′)
Ticket included. The Tower of Hercules, boarded by the Hercules garden. This lighthouse has served as the lighthouse at the entrance and has been the city harbour in north-western Spain since the 1st century when the Romans built it. It’s the only fully preserved Roman lighthouse that is still used for maritime signalling. According to a myth, the hero Hercules slew the giant tyrant Geryon after three days and three nights of continuous battle.

–  Menhires Hercules (5′)
then buried the head of Geryon with his weapons and ordered that a city be built on the site. Breogan statue and the Menhires in Sculpture Park.

–  La Coruna (20′)
We will follow the promenade entering the city centre again but this time by the beach side. We will pass by the aquarium, the Domus (museum of Human being), the most important beaches in the city which are Orzan Beach and Riazor Beach, and the Millenium Obelisk where we can stop (5 minutes) to take a photo and contemplate the amazing views, the octopus sculpture, the panoramic elevator and finally the “Portiño”.

Pass By:   Playa de Riazor Passing by the Riazor beach 
Pass By:   Domus We will pass by the “aquarium” and by the “Domus” (museum human being). 
Pass By:   Carretera al Portiño Enjoy the “panoramic elevator” and the “Portiño.

–  Giardini San Carlos (10′)
This is a place of history, with the tomb of Sir John Moore, famous for his heroism in saving the British army. A quiet place in a busy city.

–  Iglesia de Santiago Apostol (5′)
Oldest church in La Coruña.

–  Plaza Pontevedra (20′)
On our way to the city centre, we will pass by Pontevedra Square, Lugo Square (shopping area), Los “Cantones”, and “La Marina” again until to get to Puerta Real (opposite to the marina).

–  Monte de San Pedro (40′)
We will go up to San Pedro Mount. What has been an old defensive point has become the best viewpoint in the city. We will have a 15-minute guided tour of this fantastic park with the best panoramic views of the city. You will be impressed by the presence of the huge cannons, and war machines that are used to defend the city. This park has a cafeteria with wonderful views for those who prefer to rest.

–  Plaza de Maria Pita (15′)
We will visit the Maria Pita square which is where the hall of La Coruña and the Maria Pita statue (the heroine who defended the city in a battle).

–  Colegiata de Santa Maria do Campo (5′)
Beautiful and old medieval temple from the XII century.

–  Praza de Azcarraga (10′)
Beautiful square covered by very old trees.

–  La Coruna (60′)
Travellers will have the opportunity to taste local wine and tapas before leaving. Price not included. Back to Ferrol’s port