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Xardíns de Méndez Núñez

A Coruña

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Xardíns de Méndez Núñez

This beautiful garden in the city's central area is a wonderful place to go on a hot summer day. Order a beer at the bar inside and enjoy the outdoor seating.

Useful Information

  • Address: Xardíns de Méndez Núñez, A Coruña
  • Phone: +34 981 18 42 00
  • More Info: https://www.coruna.gal/cultura/es/espacios/detalle-para-entidad/jardines-de-mendez-nunez/entidad/1369358139874?argIdioma=es
  • Address: Mon - Fri 8am - 9pm, Sat 10am - 2pm

Do & See

In order to explore the laid-back Galician lifestyle you need to take a stroll down the new and very attractive promenade. This will give you plenty of opportunities for sightseeing and also a chance to enjoy the fantastic atmosphere of the city.

Torre de Hercules Copyright: Pecold/Shutterstock.com
Torre de Hercules
Torre de Hercules might be the world’s oldest light house. It was built by the Romans in the 2nd century and is well worth a visit for those interested in learning more about the city's history and enjoying an excellent view over A …
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Ciudad Vieja Copyright: Contando Estrelas/flickr
Ciudad Vieja
Ciudad Vieja is a walkable Old Town constituting most of the old A Coruña which dates back to the mid-19th century. In this area you can find the city’s flamboyant and unmistakable landmark, …
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The Beaches Copyright: Vector99/Shutterstock.com
The Beaches
La Coruna’s coastline offers a stunning 30 kilometre stretch of sandy beaches. Playa de Riazor and Playa de Orzan are two protected beaches conveniently close to the city. In the summer, buses regularly go from the town centre to the fabulously sandy Playa de …
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Castillo de San Anton Copyright: Migel/Shutterstock.com
Castillo de San Anton
This 12th century fortress keeps watch over the port and the Old Town of A Coruña. Today it houses a Museo Arqueoloxico e Historico (The Historical and Archaeological Museum) with an array of ancient Egyptian, Roman, Visigoth and contemporary …
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Galerias Copyright: DavidJGB/Flickr
Galerias
A Coruña has been dubbed the ‘city of glass’ and one need only head to the waterfront to understand why. Multi-story houses sport a rather unusual and almost uniform protective layer of “gallerias” or glassed-in …
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Museo de Bellas Artes (Museum of Modern Art) Copyright: Marc Darkin/Wikimedia Commons
Museo de Bellas Artes (Museum of Modern Art)
This innovative building features a brilliant art gallery with works by Rubens and etchings by Goya. There is also an impressive collection of 16th and 17th century European …
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Plaza de Maria Pita Copyright: Marques/Shutterstock.com
Plaza de Maria Pita
In a small town like A Coruña, this majestic square is hard to miss. Located at the heart of the old town, this square is where one would go to see the local ayuntamiento, the statue of María Pita or simply relax in one of the many …
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Monte de San Pedro Copyright: jorisvo/Shutterstock.com
Monte de San Pedro
If you're looking for a nice hiking spot not too far from the city, look no further than Monte de San Pedro, a beautiful outdoor location for a hike and/or picnic while taking in the beautiful views over the city and the …
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Domus Copyright: Marcus/Wikimedia Commons
Domus
This museum mainly focuses on explaining how the human body functions, and even though the texts are primarily in Spanish, there are quite a few interactive exhibits that are easily accessible even to non-Spanish speakers, including …
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Xardíns de Méndez Núñez Copyright: Drow male/Wikimedia Commons
Xardíns de Méndez Núñez
This beautiful garden in the city's central area is a wonderful place to go on a hot summer day. Order a beer at the bar inside and enjoy the outdoor …
Read more
Castro de Elviña Copyright: Lans Bricae/Wiki Commons
Castro de Elviña
On Mount Zapateira lies the ancient hill fort of Castro de Elvina. Consisting of three concentric walled enclosures, there are two parts to this settlement: one from the Bronze Age Celtic (Castro) period and one from the Roman. Visit to discover a typical Iberian ruin away from the …
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Cabo Finisterre Copyright: Deensel/Flickr
Cabo Finisterre
In Roman times, this rocky peninsula was believed to be the edge of the world. Today, it's the last stop for many pilgrims walking the Camino, and makes for a stunning day trip. Only 3.5km away from the town of Fisterra, lose yourself to the beauty of this ancient place. Explore cliffs and tucked-away …
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Kayaking Ézaro Copyright: LUIS MATIAS LOPEZ/Wiki Commons
Kayaking Ézaro
Experience the astonishing beauty of the Galician coast by kayak. Several providers offer both kayak rentals and tours. Enjoy stunning views of a waterfall, cliffs, beaches and Cabo de Finisterre - a rocky peninsula once believed to be the edge of the world. As well as this, kayaking offers you a chance to cool …
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Taste Galician Cuisine & Wine Copyright: Ebifry/Wiki Commons
Taste Galician Cuisine & Wine
Gastronomers will get a taste of Galicia in the winding streets of A Coruna. Locals recommend the atmospheric Barrera Street for tapas and unmissable local delicacies, including Pulpo a feira - octopus. If outdoor dining is your thing, don't miss San Juan, a street of outdoor bars featuring live music to bolster spirits on …
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