High Estuaries
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Port
A Coruna, Spain
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$54.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Tour A Coruña by coach for a quick look at some of the city's highlights. You'll travel by way of the seafront promenade that runs the length of the city. It is the longest waterfront road in Europe. Watch for the galleries, whose hundreds of windows gave A Coruña its 'Crystal City' nickname. You will pass the Castle of San Anton, which houses an archaeological museum and is connected to the city by a causeway.
As the city's most important monument, the Tower of Hercules is incorporated into the city's coat of arms. The ancient Romans built this lighthouse, and Gerion -- the giant Hercules killed -- lies buried beneath the beacon.
Now, you will proceed to Pazo de Mariñan, an old Galician Manor with splendid French-style gardens. See the oldest eucalyptus in Galicia, brought from Australia in the 18th century.
From Mariñan, you will follow the coastline, past the Galician forest, several estuaries and typical villages with some of the best beaches in the region.
Stop briefly at Puentedeume to see the 14th-century Tower of Andrade and stretch your legs. Return to A Coruña via the motorway, which affords impressive views of the coast and hinterland.