Torre de Hercules, Spain
From series “Top 15 Most Fascinating Lighthouses”
The oldest lighthouse in the world is situated in La Coruña, Spain. Torre de Hercules was built at the time of the Rome Empire. The height of the oldest lighthouse in the world is 55 meters. The name it has received thanks to a fabulous myth about Hercules. After he had made his tenth labour - defeated the giant Gerion - Hercules built the high tower on the seaside. He took a group of people from Gallia and settle them here in a safe and picturesque place.
Nowadays tourists can not only get a breathtaking excursion inside the lighthouse but also walk to the nearby sculptures park. Not far from the lighthouse the researchers have found artefacts of the ancient Roman settlement and a lot of cave drawings. The interior of the lighthouse is adorable. It was built from the huge stone blocks and amuses with its geometrical shape accuracy.
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ATM bankomat: 'Cajero Automático Caixabank' located in 1.02 km (
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Car rental office: 'Luxe Galicia' is located in 0.62 km (
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Fuel station: 'Unidad de suministro Estación de Servicio - Repsol' in 1 km
Supermarket: 'Dia' in 0.7 km
Parking: 'Parking BUS' in 0.36 km
Apotheek: 'Farmacia MONTEALTO Ldo.Carlos Vázquez' in 0.66 km
Police station: 'Policía Local da Coruña' in 1.33 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Restaurante Aquarium Finisterrae' in 0.35 km
Railway station: 'A Coruña' in 3.71 km
Nearest airports:
» A Coruna Airport LCG - in 9 km
» Santiago de Compostela Airport SCQ - in 54 km
» Peinador Airport VGO - in 130 km
» Asturias Airport OVD - in 192 km
» Chaves Airport CHV - in 199 km
» A Coruna Airport LCG - in 9 km
» Santiago de Compostela Airport SCQ - in 54 km
» Peinador Airport VGO - in 130 km
» Asturias Airport OVD - in 192 km
» Chaves Airport CHV - in 199 km
Cities nearby
Best hotels near Torre de Hercules
Eurostars Ciudad de La Coruña
Located in 0 km from Torre de Hercules
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Rooms: 131
Route on the map:
Rooms: 131
There is a regular bus service into the centre of A Coruña, or you can stroll there in 20 minutes. The hotel offers free on-site parking. Eurostars … More: photo, rates and booking
Hotel Maycar
Located in 1 km from Torre de Hercules
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Rooms: 54
Route on the map:
Rooms: 54
Featuring wooden floors, all rooms have a private bathroom with a shower. There is also a desk, wardrobe and telephone. A laundry service is … More: photo, rates and booking
Apartment Manuel Azana
Located in 2 km from Torre de Hercules
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Rooms: 1
Route on the map:
Rooms: 1
Apartment Manuel Azana is located 2 km from the center and 900 m from the sea. In the house: lift, central heating. Grocers 500 m, restaurant 100 m, … More: photo, rates and booking
Hotel Adelia
Located in 3 km from Torre de Hercules
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Rooms: 24
Route on the map:
Rooms: 24
All heated rooms feature simple décor and come with flat-screen TV, telephone and a private bathroom. Bed linen and towels are included. The hotel … More: photo, rates and booking
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216 km - Stone House
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248 km - Santa Catarina Street
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Top destination around Torre de Hercules - A Coruna
A unique Huellas store specializing in inexpensive women's shoes is available to ladies in La Coruna. The cost of a pair of summer shoes here starts from 5 euros, and for 9 euros, you'll be able to pick wonderful spring-autumn shoes. The highest possible price for the most fashionable winter boots here is just about 19 euros so most customers do not limit themselves to only one pair when visiting this store. Despite the low level of prices, all the shoes presented in Huellas are of very high quality.
Romantic natures would be interested in visiting Brujerias shop selling gift products and interesting home accessories in a romantic style. Its customers can buy beautiful photo frames, luxurious candles for a romantic dinner or a huge plush heart for a soul mate. The range of prices is quite wide in the store so both budget tourists and the wealthiest visitors can pick the right accessories for themselves.
A broad selection of traditional souvenirs is offered to visitors at affordable prices by Merca. In terms of prices, it is one of the most attractive stores in town. A huge selection of magnets is available to its visitors at only 3.5 - 4 euros apiece, and for 9.5 euros, you can buy a colorful T-shirt with local symbols. All women will love the Spanish-style jewelry, which is also quite affordable. Among other interesting souvenirs, it is worth noting miniature boxes and mugs, the cost of which does not exceed 5 euros.
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