A Coruña: Close to Santiago for a day trip on the May long weekend

Although Santiago de Compostela is surely the most famous city in Galicia, it is not the only one. Very close to Santiago lies A Coruña, also full of history and beauty, and only forty minutes away by car or train. It is therefore a fantastic opportunity to plan a day trip during your visit to Santiago de Compostela over the upcoming May long weekend. (The train station is just a short walk from Hostal México PR in Santiago).

When you arrive in A Coruña, you must visit its pastry shops and clothing or food stores along the picturesque streets of the old town. Follow the cobblestone streets and you will reach María Pita Square, where you can discover the legend of this remarkable woman from A Coruña.

Después de admirar la maestría ornamental de los edificios situados en los cuatros lados de la plaza, tienes que visitar la Torre de Hércules. La Torre es el faro Romano más antiguo en el mundo todavía en funcionamiento hoy en día. Subiendo las escaleras el corazón casi te explotará pero vale la pena porque la vista del Atlántico es magnífica.

It doesn’t matter whether you spend your time visiting the many unique museums and galleries of this city, strolling along the seafront, or simply wandering its streets on your own. We are sure you will enjoy everything A Coruña has to offer its visitors.

You can check our special offers for two- or three-night stays during the May long weekend at Hostal México PR in Santiago, and take advantage of one of those days to travel by car or train to A Coruña.