Car Hire La Coruña - Mini guide to La Coruña

As the base for the failed invasion of England in 1588 by the famous Spanish Armada, La Coruña is rich in history as well as being an extremely popular resort. With great beaches, hot nightspots, first class accommodations, and an array of fascinating sites, this city has everything needed for a relaxing and fun-filled holiday.

The Plaza de Maria Pita is an excellent place to begin a tour of this city. This square is dedicated to Maria Pita, the woman who warned the city of an imminent English attack after the failed invasion of 1588. In the statue in the plaza she is forever captured, risking her life in the middle of the night as she fired a cannon to warn of the coming of Sir Francis Drake.

From the Plaza, a walk through the picturesque Jardines de Méndez Núñez and past the Romanesque-Gothic Iglesia de Santa María del Campo church will take you to the Museo Arqueológico e Histórico. The manicured Jardines offer a restful stop for a picnic in the shade, and the museum is situated in a 16th century fortress. Recounting the history of the province it contains 1,000 years worth of local artifacts, from the Moors to the kings.

The most prominent beach in the city is Riazor Beach. It is long, wide, and conveniently right in town. When this beach is overcrowded, just outside of town is Santa Cristina. This beach is considered the best in the area and can be reached by car, bus or steamer, (a fun ride!)

This city can be reached by air seven times a week from Madrid. It can also be reached by daily bus or train connections to locations in Spain and France.