A Coruña, Spain

Panoramic A Coruña & Betanzos

“Crystal City” Sights and Galicia’s Best-Preserved Old Town Enjoy a scenic sightseeing drive through A Coruña and explore the well-preserved Old Town of Betanzos. Meet your guide and embark on a scenic drive through the “Crystal City,” passing the whitewashed buildings and large glass facades of La Marina Avenue, San Carlos Gardens and San Antón Castle. Stop for photos at the Tower of Hercules, a functioning Roman-era lighthouse and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to the medieval village of Betanzos, resting on an estuary between the Mandeo and Mendo Rivers. Here, stroll its quiet streets, flanked by stately houses sporting traditional balconies and galleries. See the Gothic churches of Santa María do Azougue and San Francisco, the latter recognized as the finest Galician example of the mendicant Gothic style. Afterward, enjoy a refreshing beverage and time to explore more on your own, before returning to your ship. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.