Sightseeing in A Coruna - what to see. Complete travel guide

Iglesia de San Miguel de Breamo 1. Most shops and public institutions begin to serve customers no later than 9:00 am. During the day, the lunch break is possible that may last for two or three hours. Saturday is a half-day, and Sunday is a day off, but some of larger shopping centers are working seven days a week.
2. The most popular souvenirs among tourists are textile products and handicrafts made of ceramic. Quality clothing and accessories can be purchased at the open market and in shopping centers, in the latest the cost of the goods will be slightly higher.
3. You can pay with your credit card in large supermarkets and shopping centers; going to markets and small souvenir shops, be sure to take a sufficient amount of cash. Bargaining at the markets is possible and even recommended, while in stores the price of goods is usually fixed.
4. The city has a developed public transport network. You can travel by bus freely, not only on the territory of La Coruna, but even to the nearest surrounding area. Going on a trip out of town, you need to purchase a ticket for the return journey immediately. These are local rules.
5. Common transport mean is taxi; all cars are equipped with meters. It’s better to call the taxi by phone or take on the special parking; it can be very difficult to stop a car on the road in the usual way. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
6. To rent a car you will need a standard set of documents: a passport, a driving license of international standard and a security deposit. Before the formalizing it’s necessary to ask about the insurance, it should be included in the rent tariff. Customers under the age of 21 may be denied service.
7. La Coruna is very quiet and peaceful city, but travelers shouldn’t lower their guard. In public places and on a beach personal belongings have to be monitored closely. It’s better not to take valuables and large sums of money with you without the special necessity.
8. It is recommended to make calls to other cities and countries only from street payphones that accept plastic cards. The quality of communication in this case would be excellent, and the service cost is minimal. You can buy phone cards at newsstands, post offices and some bars.
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What to visit being in A Coruna - unique sights

Torre de Hercules

From the series “Top 15 Most Fascinating Lighthouses”
One of the main objects on the sculpture park is the monument to the mythological Kelt's King Breogan. Some legends say that the first tower on the seaside was built according to his order. In the Medieval period, the lighthouse was empty, only in 1788 by order of the King Karl III, the reconstruction was made. Today Torre de Hercules and the nearby territory with a park and archaeological areas are in the list of the UNESCO heritage. … Read further

Tower of Hercules

From the series “The most interesting UNESCO sites in Spain”
It remained in disrepair for more than a hundred years afterward. Residents had an interest in the old lighthouse only by the beginning of the 15th century. The city of La Coruna had the status of a major port during this period. It needed a powerful lighthouse for the regulation of Maritime navigation. The lighthouse owes its current name to a beautiful legend. According to it, Hercules fought the giant Geryon on the rocky peninsula for three days. … Read further

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