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9 Days in A Coruña: A Galician Adventure

David Castro

24 Nov 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 9-day journey through the enchanting city of A Coruña in Galicia, Spain. Discover hidden gems, immerse yourself in history, and indulge in the vibrant culture of this coastal paradise.

Trip to A Coruña

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Day 1Unveiling the Artistic Treasures: Mega Museo Estrella Galicia & Gardens of Méndez Núñez

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$8

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$ 4

Mega Museo Estrella Galicia

Guided tours in a brewery with interactive museum displays, plus beer tastings in a bar.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$8

10 - 12 min

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Gardens of Méndez Núñez

Colorful flower beds & fountains in a landscaped park from 1868, with monuments to Spanish icons.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 2Panoramic Views and Iconic Landmarks: Monte de San Pedro & Obelisco

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$0

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$ 4

Monte de San Pedro

Oceanside park with a maze, historic cannons & a glass elevator scaling a rocky hill for panoramas.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Obelisco

Egyptian-inspired obelisk & clock from 1895, a symbol of the city & popular meeting place.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 3Unleashing the Curiosity: Casa das Ciencias & Museo Nacional de Ciencia e Tecnología

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$20

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$ 4

Casa das Ciencias

Small palace-turned-museum offering interactive science exhibits, along with a planetarium.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$10

8 - 10 min

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Museo Nacional de Ciencia e Tecnología

Modern science & technology museum with a jumbo-jet cabin & many rotating exhibits.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$10

Day 4A Feast for the Senses: Fine Arts Museum & Casa Museo Casares Quiroga

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$18

Fine Arts Museum

Spanish art from the 19th century to the present, including works by Goya, with a focus on Galicia.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

4 - 5 min

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Casa Museo Casares Quiroga

Historical exhibits in the former home of a leader in the Second Spanish Republic in the 1930s.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$5

Day 5Picasso's Legacy and Military History: Casa Museo Picasso & Museo Histórico Militar

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$23

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$ 4

Casa Museo Picasso

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$15

12 - 15 min

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Museo Histórico Militar

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$8

Day 6Journey into Literature and Science: Casa Museo de Emilia Pardo Bazán & Domus

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$18

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$ 4

Casa Museo de Emilia Pardo Bazán

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$5

8 - 10 min

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Domus

Interactive museum of human physiology & perception, set in striking, sail-shaped seafront building.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

Day 7Immersing in Local Heritage: Casa Museo María Pita & Igrexa de Santiago

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$5

Casa Museo María Pita

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$5

4 - 5 min

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Igrexa de Santiago

Restored 12th-century church with a rose window, ornate stone carvings & Roman archaeological finds.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

Day 8Marine Wonders and Architectural Marvels: Aquarium Finisterrae & Colexiata de Santa María do Campo

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$18

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$ 4

Aquarium Finisterrae

Indoor & outdoor pools for fish, sharks, seals & rays in an aquarium with interactive exhibits.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$18

11 - 14 min

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Colexiata de Santa María do Campo

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 9From Ancient Lighthouse to Botanical Paradise: Torre de Hércules & Botanical Garden

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$8

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$ 4

Torre de Hércules

UNESCO-listed Ancient Roman lighthouse – Spain's 2nd-tallest, at 55m – with a sculpture garden.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$8

19 - 23 min

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Botanical Garden

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $138 In total

Activities & Food:$115

Transport:$23