Scenic Tour and Old Town
Iberia Excursions
- £40-50
- 4 hours
- Medium/Hard
LA CORUNA, SPAIN
From the pier we board our awaiting coach to begin our scenic tour of La Coruña, passing by the Gardens of Los Cantones, which were built on reclaimed land. As we pass, we should watch out for the galleries – houses whose windows reflect sunlight and façades were built by fisherman out of wood and glass.
From the pier we board our awaiting coach to begin our scenic tour of La Coruña, passing by the Gardens of Los Cantones, which were built on reclaimed land. As we pass, we should watch out for the galleries – houses whose windows reflect sunlight and façades were built by fisherman out of wood and glass.
Next, we pass by the Castle of San Anton, before making our first photo stop at the Tower of Hercules. Built by the Romans and dating back to the second century, it is the only Roman lighthouse in the world still used for its original purpose of guiding ships into the harbour of La Coruña. We will have a little time to walk around the monument and the park, before continuing along the promenade, past the Aquarium, the Museum of Mankind and the millennium obelisk, which is made out of glass.
Continuing on our coach, we arrive at Mount San Pedro where, weather permitting, we can view the ocean, the Tower of Hercules, and see the cannons with a range of 15 miles.
On completion of our scenic drive, we will be dropped off at Maria Pita Square in the old town, named for the lady who defeated Sir Francis Drake. We continue our tour on foot with a visit to the local food market, where we can enjoy some free time, before making our way back to our awaiting ship.
TOUR NOTES: This tour involves approximately one and a half hours of walking, some of which will be over uphill and cobbled ground, and there are a few steps to negotiate, therefore it is not recommended for passengers with limited mobility. At the end of this tour, it is possible for passengers to remain in the old town if they wish, however it is their own responsibility to make their own way back to the ship prior to sailing (it is an approximate 15-minute walk back to the quayside). Please note that the fish market is closed during the afternoon and on Sundays.
DESCRIPTION CORRECT FOR 2010 CANARIES & MEDITERRANEAN CRUISES
Continuing on our coach, we arrive at Mount San Pedro where, weather permitting, we can view the ocean, the Tower of Hercules, and see the cannons with a range of 15 miles.
On completion of our scenic drive, we will be dropped off at Maria Pita Square in the old town, named for the lady who defeated Sir Francis Drake. We continue our tour on foot with a visit to the local food market, where we can enjoy some free time, before making our way back to our awaiting ship.
TOUR NOTES: This tour involves approximately one and a half hours of walking, some of which will be over uphill and cobbled ground, and there are a few steps to negotiate, therefore it is not recommended for passengers with limited mobility. At the end of this tour, it is possible for passengers to remain in the old town if they wish, however it is their own responsibility to make their own way back to the ship prior to sailing (it is an approximate 15-minute walk back to the quayside). Please note that the fish market is closed during the afternoon and on Sundays.
DESCRIPTION CORRECT FOR 2010 CANARIES & MEDITERRANEAN CRUISES
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Snack or meal provided
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Refreshments available
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Free time
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Shopping opportunity
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Wheelchair access
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Swimming opportunity
All prices are based on operating costs, tariffs and rates of exchange and are subject to change without notice.
