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Climb to the Top of the Tower of Hercules

You should visit the historical site of La Coruna during your holiday in the city. This is the Tower of Hercules. It is located on a hill with a height of 57 meters. You can get here by bus №3 or №5. The building is a functioning lighthouse. It was built by the Romans in the first-century ad. The attraction is open to the public every day from 10 am to 6 pm from the first days of October to the end of May and from 10 am to 9 pm from June to September.
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The tower is 55 meters high. The museum is located inside it. You will see the preserved parts of the ancient Roman structure on the first floor. You can also climb to the top of the building via a 242-step flight of stairs. You will pay 3 euros. However, admission is free every Monday. But it is forbidden to enter here in bad weather. You will enjoy a panoramic view of the city and the Atlantic coast from the top.

Visit the Park on Mount San Pedro

There is a 63-meter-high San Pedro Mountain in La Coruna. The park with the same name is located on it. It is open to the public from 11 am to 10 pm on Friday and Saturday from October to April. You can visit the park from 10 am to 8 pm on other days of the week. It is open daily from 10 am to 10 pm from May to September. It will take you 30 minutes to get up here on foot. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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You can also use the panoramic elevator. It is open from 11:30 to 19:30 from October to April and from 11:30 to 21:00 from May to September. It is a glass sphere moving on a cable car. The ascent will take only 3 minutes. The trip cost is 3 euros. You will relax near the pond where the ducks live, visit the exhibition of weapons, and enjoy the beauty of the city from a height in the park.
La Coruña, Playa de Riazor y Playa del Orzán

Stand on a Covered Viewing Platform

If you are in the Monte de San Pedro Park you can visit the Cupula Atlantica viewing dome from 11 am to 9 pm on any day of the week. It is located in the dome of the building. The platform has a 360-degree viewing angle. The entrance ticket here costs 2 euros. The structure was built in the place where the old reservoir was located in the past. You will enjoy the view of La Coruna and the suburbs standing here. The observation deck is also an interactive museum. You will learn a lot about the history of the city there. You will also find out which attractions you should visit first.
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See and Touch the Inhabitants of the Aquarium Finisterrae

Finisterrae city aquarium has been open to visitors since 1999. It is an interactive museum. It is open from 10 am to 6 pm on any day of the week. The entrance ticket costs 10 euros. You will walk through its large halls and observe the numerous inhabitants of the Atlantic and other seas. For example, these are sharks, octopuses, and seals. You will also visit the botanical garden, where rare plants grow. You will see Captain Nemo's submarine and photos dedicated to wildlife. You will also launch a radio-controlled submarine and touch the non-dangerous inhabitants of the aquarium.
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Visit Surfers Paradise

You can reach the city's beaches Orzan and Riazor by bus number 3. Not only quiet but also active recreation awaits you there. You will walk on the sand, collecting shells, play beach football or volleyball, take a scuba dive, go water skiing, and go on a yacht trip. But the most interesting thing here is to surf or windsurf. You can easily catch a wave on this stretch of the Atlantic Ocean coast.
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Go-Karting in La Coruna

If you feel that there is not enough adrenaline in your life you should come to the city karting center called Racing Dakart Coruna. You will get a thrill riding at high speed on a car on a specially equipped track. You can also go-karting by visiting Marineda city shopping and entertainment center. It is located in the central part of La Coruna.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in A Coruna and surroundings

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Map of all Michelin restaurants
Michelin-starred restaurants in A Coruna
♥   Restaurant 'La Picotería' A Coruña. Type - Traditional cuisine. 1.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Artabria' A Coruña. Type - Traditional cuisine. 1.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Alborada' A Coruña. Type - Modern cuisine. 1.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Asador Coruña' A Coruña. Type - Traditional cuisine. 3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Mirador de San Pedro' A Coruña. Type - Modern cuisine. 3.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all castles
Survived castles around A Coruna
♥   Castle 'Torreón dos Andrade' , 18.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Castle of Moeche' Galicia, 37.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Castle da Rocha Forte' , 58.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Torres do Oeste' , 81.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
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