Turismo Secchi » Visits to La Coruña

A Coruña city tour

secchi — Thu, 01 Aug 2013 14:48:36 +0000

A Coruña is one of Galicia´s largest cities that has grown up around a natural harbour along the Maritime Avenue from where the emblematic glass fronted buildings that give the town its nickname of “Crystal city” can be admired. This tour will give you the perfect opportunity to discover some of the best famous local landmarks in A Coruña, taking a sightseeing tour which includes passing by San Anton Castle originally built in the 16th century, the Hercules Tower, the only working Roman lighthouse in the world (s. II A.C.) & UNESCO World Heritage Site , the Domus or House of Mandkind (work of the Japanese architect Arata Isozaki) or Riazor and Orzan beaches with great views looking out towards the wild Atlantic Ocean.

Besides, the visit can be completed with a walking tour along its beautiful old town with its narrow paved streets and some interesting attractions such as the elegant Maria Pita Square which houses the massive neoclassical City Hall, the Collegiate Church of St.Mary a magnificent example of romanesque architecture from the 12 th century or the beautiful San Carlos Gardens, which features the tomb of the General Sir John Moore. * This tour can be tailored according to your interests. Half-day (Sightseeing Tour or Walking Tour) or Full-day tours are available

Panoramic tour of A Coruña

secchi — Fri, 05 Jul 2013 15:06:23 +0000

A Coruña is one of Galicia´s largest cities that has grown up around a natural harbour along the Maritime Avenue from where the emblematic glass fronted buildings that give the town its nickname of “Crystal city” can be admired. This tour will give you the perfect opportunity to discover some of the best famous local landmarks in A Coruña, taking a sightseeing tour which includes passing by San Anton Castle originally built in the 16th century, the Hercules Tower, the only working Roman lighthouse in the world (s. II A.C.) & UNESCO World Heritage Site , the Domus or House of Mandkind (work of the Japanese architect Arata Isozaki) or Riazor and Orzan beaches with great views looking out towards the wild Atlantic Ocean.

Panoramic drive: Port & Maritime Promenade around the city, Riazor & Orzan Beaches, the Domus or House of Mandkind (work of the Japanese architect Arata Isozaki), San Antón Castle (old fortress). Tower of Hercules the oldest roman lighthouse in the world & declared World Heritage by UNESCO (s. II A.C.).The Sculpture Celtic Park, Millenim Obelisc, Mont San Pedro…

A Coruña Walking Tour

secchi — Fri, 05 Jul 2013 15:05:22 +0000

A Coruña is one of Galicia´s largest cities that has grown up around a natural harbour along the Maritime Avenue from where the emblematic glass fronted buildings that give the town its nickname of “Crystal city” can be admired. This tour will give you the perfect opportunity to discover some of the best famous local landmarks in A Coruña. The visit can be completed with a walking tour along its beautiful old town with its narrow paved streets and some interesting attractions such as the elegant Maria Pita Square which houses the massive neoclassical City Hall, the Collegiate Church of St.Mary a magnificent example of romanesque architecture from the 12 th century or the beautiful San Carlos Gardens, which features the tomb of the General Sir John Moore.

High Estuaries: A Coruña & Betanzos. Half day tour from A Coruña

secchi — Mon, 01 Jul 2013 15:10:03 +0000

Coastal Panoramic tour to the north of La Coruña through As Mariñas, with beatufil beaches and green forest together. Betanzos knight´s City) it was the center or a province and one of the most important Galician cities during the Middle Ages. Three Gothic Churches: Santiago, San Francisco & Stª. María del Azogue. “Cruceiros”, fountains and old Palaces.

A Coruña Gardens

secchi — Sun, 30 Jun 2013 15:09:26 +0000

Mariñán Manor House and Gardens Construction from the 17th and 18th centuries, declared to be of Historical and Artistic Interest, with one of the most impressive French Formal gardens in Galicia, where it is possible to see different floral and heraldic motifs, besides the rose garden, one of the oldest eucalyptus in Europe, a Caucasian Fir, a tall Lawson Cypress or the Black Bamboo. Méndez Núñez Gardens With more than 150 years of history and situated in the city center in A Coruña, these gardens present specimens brought from the five continents (holly trees, araucarias, magnolias, beech trees, palm trees, yew trees, firs,…) all of them surround monuments of illustrious Galician writers such as Emilia Pardo Bazán, Concepción Arenal, Curros Enríquez… Another highlight is the rose garden with more than 500 rose trees and the original calendar and clock made with different plants.

Coruña half day tour

secchi — Tue, 25 Jun 2013 15:07:42 +0000

Besides, the visit can be completed with a walking tour along its beautiful old town with its narrow paved streets and some interesting attractions such as the elegant Maria Pita Square which houses the massive neoclassical City Hall, the Collegiate Church of St.Mary a magnificent example of romanesque architecture from the 12 th century or the beautiful San Carlos Gardens, which features the tomb of the General Sir John Moore.

Pilgrins way to Santiago

secchi — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 08:09:55 +0000

The Pilgrims Way to Santiago was declared World Heritage by the UNESCO in 1993. Countless people have gone to Compostela in pilgrimage, since St. James tomb was discovered in the 9th century by Teodomiro (the Iria Flavia´s Bishop).

Santiago de Compostela full day tour from A Coruña

secchi — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 08:08:41 +0000

Panoramic & Walking tour: Obradoiro Square (San Jerónimo College, Catholic´s Kings Hospital, Raxoi Palace, San Fructuoso Churc.). Outside Catedral: Platerias Square (Treasure Façade & Cabildo’s Palace), Quintana Square (San Paio de Antealtares Convent, Casa de la Conga, Casa de la Parra, Royal Door & Holy Door), Azabachería Square (Corticela Chapel & San Martín Pinario Monastery). Walking tour through the “Rúas” (picturesque and narrow streets) admiring the “Pazos” (urban Manor House)… Optional: Inside Cathedral & Museum.

Lugo city tour

secchi — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 08:05:45 +0000

Lugo, ciudad romana por excelencia cuya muralla del s. III ha sido declarada Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO. A lo largo de la visita conoceremos la Plaza de Santa María (Palacio Episcopal), la Catedral, la Plaza del Campo (antiguo foro romano), el Convento Franciscano (Museo Provincial), la Plaza de Santo Domingo, la Alameda y el Ayuntamiento. En las inmediaciones de la ciudad de Lugo se encuentra el Castro de Viladonga, uno de los yacimientos arqueológicos mejor conservados de la cultura “celta “.

COAST OF DEATH & CAPE FINISTERRE

secchi — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 08:03:23 +0000

The name of Coast os death comes from the tragic fact that hundreds of ships have run aground in its stony shallows, to become buried by the waters. In this panoramic drive you will discover a hundred beaches over de Atlantic Ocean. Visit little fishing and picturesque villages. Finisterre Cape (the end of the world)

High Estuaries: A Coruña & Betanzos. Full day tour from A Coruña

secchi — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 08:02:03 +0000

Panoramic drive: Coastal Panoramic tour to the north of La Coruña through As Mariñas, with beatufil beaches and green forest together (Meiras Manor House & Santa Cruz Castle). Betanzos (Knight´s City) it was the center or a province and one of the most important Galician cities during the Middle Ages. Three Gothic Churches: Santiago, San Francisco & Stª. María del Azogue. “Cruceiros”, fountains and old Palaces. Pontedeume, fishing village with picturesque & narrows streets (Andrade’s bridge and tower)

HIGH ESTUARIES

secchi — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:11:10 +0000

Panoramic drive: Coastal Panoramic tour to the north of La Coruña through As Mariñas, with beatufil beaches and
green forest together. Betanzos (Knight´s City) it was the center or a province and one of the most important Galician
cities during the Middle Ages. Three Gothic Churches: Santiago, San Francisco & Stª. María del Azogue. “Cruceiros”, fountains and old Palaces.