Welcome to La Coruna
La Coruna is a busy and attractive city at the very tip of Galicia. It is a perfect place for enjoying a gentle stroll around the streets and avenues where it is possible to discover Roman architecture as well as more modern innovative buildings. The atmosphere in the many magnificent town squares is excellent and full of the joy of life on a hot summer’s day. Outside the town centre the beaches, the marina, the fishing port and the commercial port still play a very important role for the people of La Coruna.
Facts
| Population | 252,000 in La Coruna 1,126,707 people in the Coruna province. |
| Currency | Euro, €1 = 100 cent |
| Opening hours | Monday - Saturday 9.30am to 1.30pm, then again from 4.30pm to 8.00pm. Sunday closed. However, it should be noted that many department stores have moved away from the traditional siesta and are open all day. |
| Newspapers | El Pais (National newspaper) El Mundo (National newspaper) La Voz de Galicia (good for local listings) La Region |
| Emergency numbers | 091 |
| Tourist information | La Coruna Tourist office Avda. de la Marina 18 Tel: +34 981 184 344 Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 10.00am – 2.00pm and 4.00pm – 8.00pm. Sundays and bank holidays from 11.00am to 2.00pm. |
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