Ticket boot is placed far away from the tower, so if you're coming a different way (from beach) you're going to miss it and you cannot enter. Online tickets are sold out as a rule. Anyway you can walk around and enjoy the wind from the ocean 🌊

We visited as part of a cruise stop in August. It's Worth being driven to the foot as its an uphill walk. The views get amazing with each step but it does require some exertion. If you want to see the roman ruins inside you need to book tickets. They are not sold at the entry so best check online. If you're tall, you will not be able to walk up straight in some areas but the lightening is good and artefacts are well labeled. There are stone stairs, at least 200, leading to the top of the tower which has even more majestic views. I advise pacing yourself and not being in a hurry to enjoy it fully and take time to catch your breath. Unless you're fit, don't have kids or the elderly with you. If you're claustrophobic this is not for you. Would highly recommend and would revisit at a more leisurely pace in the future. Don't forget to buy the tickets before arriving! You will certainly get your step count in!

A spectacular feat of engineering of it's day, understanding the strategic and commercial importance of why it was built is a story in itself. Entry is by ticket purchased at the bottom of the long ramp or on line. Entry is every 30 minutes for a limited number of people ( perhaps 30) there is no one to hurry you and you could stay longer. There is an exhibition of it's history at the lower level then 234 steps (and no lift ;-) ). My only constructive criticism is that the information boards are poorly placed and not illuminated. I couldn't manage to read many of them.

I would highly recommend you to purchase tickets online. We got here at 2 o'clock and there was no line, and there was nobody here, but they refused to sell tickets, it is a beautiful place. It could be a wonderful sunset. It's a wonderful place to walk around lots to see just to the south, there's more stuff to see if you continue to walk down the boardwalk, I would suggest you be prepared to walk a long way up a hill, if you do not. Have the right shoes nor or have the ability to do so I would think twice about going there. It offers wonderful. It's sunset photos as well as evening photos at night with the lights during the day. They sell ice cream and drinks at night. There is nothing there. There's plenty of parking down on the bottom. And it appears that you can drive up the ramp, if you're handicapped, it does it appear that there is parking but I did see cars parking up there. On the hill, by the door.

The Torre de Hércules is more than a lighthouse — it’s a symbol of A Coruña’s identity. Visiting it is like stepping back in time, while enjoying some of the most spectacular views in Galicia. An absolute must-see for anyone coming to this beautiful coastal city

Torre de Hercules was such an amazing place to visit! The family had so much fun exploring the grounds. The views were amazing!

The Torre de Hércules in A Coruña is seriously impressive—it’s actually the oldest working lighthouse in the world, dating back nearly 2,000 years to Roman times. Even without going inside, just walking around it is worth the visit. The views of the sea and the city from the cliffs nearby are absolutely stunning. It’s the kind of place where you can just stand and take it all in for a while. There’s a nice open feel to the area, and the mix of history and ocean makes it a really memorable stop.

Lovely visit to to Aquarium Finsterrae entrance was €10.30 per adult. Highlight of the Aquarium was the seals, several tanks featuring various species. Also on site is a gift shop. Staff were helpful and bi lingual so for the English among us there's no problem communicating. Location is easy to walk from Hercules Tower. Thankyou to the staff that made us feel so welcome.

Well worth a visit Fantastic value for money. Bargain Great Aquarium, great outdoor with Seals and the fish A lot bigger than what you think Very tidy Great shop Staff fantastic We went from cruise ship , easy to walk to.

Beautiful aquarium. It’s mostly in Spanish for those non-Spanish speakers. The exhibits are top notch and so educational. The marine life are varied. It’s a must see. Ask how the got their name!

Nice aquarium with outdoor attraction of seals (only feeding and spain talk about them). Inside there are nice aqariums and many talking about fishes and sea But in spain only - no english. Ticket was fine price (family 28€) and you can pay by card.

Great place to visit good value for money, only downside is there isn't much English translation mostly everything is in Spanish

came here as a kid, around 15 years ago, and a lot has changed, some for the better, some for the worse, now they have got seals, which are super cute and seem happy enough, a lot of new exhibits and animals, but at the same time, less diversity in the big tanks, only one shark, some leaks and many computers and things you should be able to interact with that don't work or are incomplete. I still recommend the experience, especially for little kids or for people who enjoy sea life, I just hope they fix it up and add more sharks, like when I was a kid.

The Aquarium Finisterrae was impressively clean and well-maintained. All the fish appeared healthy and vibrant, swimming energetically in their tanks. The informational signs were thorough and engaging, providing valuable insights about the various species on display. Although the aquarium is relatively small, it offered a rich experience, showcasing a diverse range of marine life and creating an immersive environment for visitors.

Organised coach short tour via our cruise company, experienced local guide, font of knowledge, included visit to this park with on site restaurant/wedding venue; well looked after with tasty examples of tapas, tea/coffee & glass of wine. Great views of the city and its harbours, plus our cruise ship, in the middle distance.

We visited the park on a trip from our cruise ship. It was a miserable day, so unfortunately we didn't get many good views. But I can appreciate that in sunshine it would look pretty nice.

I had a very nice time exploring the landscapes and views of this area. I didn’t go to the botanical gardens. The views are outstanding

Highly recommended for the beautiful views and photo ops. A must for new visitors to Coruña, especially if enjoying a sunny and bright day.

Wonderful place with spectacular year views of the city and the ocean. And lots of history.

best view on A Coruña and the ocean, worth a visit when in town

Beautiful park with gorgeous views! Definitely check out the bush maze and the cúpula which has additional pretty vistas and also an interactive map you can spin. A must visit for anyone visiting La Coruña!

We had Pulpo dobble and it was really delicious and enough for two people, although you could eat the whole thing by yourself easily. I would recommend it!

Got to try the Pulpo, raser fish, cuddle fish crochet, tuna tartar and calamari. All were delicious. Some of the calamari pieces were over cooked, but still good. Our server was very nice, but didn’t speak English so we had to figure things out. Luckily they have an English menu online.

We had the chance to visit La Pulpería de Melide in La Coruña, and it was an outstanding experience. The octopus was simply spectacular—perfectly cooked, with an authentic flavor and ideal texture. The quality and freshness of the seafood truly stand out and make this place something special. On top of that, the prices are very reasonable for the quality offered, making it an unbeatable option. The atmosphere is cozy and the service is very attentive. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enjoy the best Galician octopus and seafood!

Most guides and tours point this olace as the want to go to eat good pulpo a feria and I do agree the pulpo they have is very good, yet there are plenty of other places aroubd with good "octuos" without the need to line up for 1 hour before getting a seat. Perhaps we were very unfortunate today, but one cruise excrusion suugested their passwnger to come here for lunch and they were all booking in front of us. We decided to wait though and again, let me insist, all good yet not worth the wait being at a city like la Coruña with tons of good tapas and "pulperias" around. Once in, the menus is not too long but it is packed with best of breed of the usual galicia. tapas: potato omelette Betanzos style (not cooked to perfection though), excellent pulpo (missing some more olive oil), Padron green peppers, choco croquettes, cheesecake with Savel blue cheese,... All very good and a bit on the high end price. A must go if you are lucky no to find a queue to get in. Tip: if there is a queue you need you get into the waiting list quickly! Find the old half bald men with glases and wait for tour name to be called loud! Illustration: Double pulpo a feria foe 24,5€ (cachelos sold aside for 3,2€)

Everyone might be coming here for the pulpo (which for us was a tad too tender), but the secret star on the menu is their Gilda de viera, a perfect bite of marinated scallop that beats nearly every dish I’ve had in Galicia. Service was prompt and professional, and the place is full of locals having a great time.

Food is really good, but a bit over priced for A Coruña standards. Obviously the octopus was the highlight of the meal, but the rest of the plates were really good as well. When coming make sure you don’t arrive too late as probably you will have to wait in order to get a table as the restaurant is very popular.

Great food Quick service What else can you ask for

We were attracted by the slightly softer interior (not bright modern or dark traditional). The welcome was warm as was the service, portions are quite large so possible to share. Menu, as many here are quite complex, but you can navigate through to steak & fries if you want to. Seating is comfortable, overall a very nice place to while away two or three hours.

It‘s a perfect experience: ambient, light, soft music & decoration made us feel really welcomed and we loved the different style compared to many other restaurants around. We were 6 guests - 2 of us vegan & 2 dogs. We started with a good wine from a huge selection of local galician wines and tasted 2 courses. They know what vegan means and it was a real pleasure to explore the different tastes. Highlight where artichoks in a sesame miso sauce and fresh chanterells in a pan with sn extraordinary sauce. The all eaters were super happy as well with their choices. We highly recommend this restaurant if you want to eat something beyond the normal spanish tortillas.

Had a lovely meal here, we had Cecina, Picaña (with chips and a nice salad) and a Pizza, followed by the pineapple dessert. I finished it off with a Macallan 12. All was really well presented, decent price and delicious and the service was really good too.

I have to write this review with mixed feelings. I did like the place and I enjoyed the service and the quality of the food, it was quite pleasant, I would go even further and describe the "Flan" as absolutely delicious... now for the element that makes this review a mixed feeling... We walked in, while we looked at the menu we were offered grouper loins on the grill as out of the menu... both of us lovers of grouper had no doubt... when it arrived... yes, it was grilled but either the grouper was the size of a prawn or we were given a quarter of a loin divided by two...and in pieces. It was also dumped inside a soup, that was not advertised that was not mentioned as part of the dish, I was told grilled grouper loin but I wasn't told it would be dunked in a soup with brussel sprouts and faba beans... It was not the most fortunate experience for me neither something to honor a grouper the way it should be. So before I go ahead and recommend you go to go Charlatan I would ask twice what you are ordering in case they actually honor their name in what they tell you and yes... it is just not what they are suggesting.

dishes not well-balanced in flavors and consistencies, also unbalanced (and as a direct consequence) in price. personally not appreciated in terms of taste. note of merit: very fresh fish

Amazing food!!! Burrata and sardines are amazing! Waiter explained everything on the menu and his recommendations were perfect!!! Highly recommended!

Amazing food and service. A waitress in two pony tails was very nice and helpful, he had the biggest smile we have ever seen :) Food was delightful. Pizzas were perfect, duck and other meat was a soft and served along with delicious veggies and interesting blends of spices. ( As a vegetarian I only wished for more vegeterian options. Risotto accompanying the duck could be a great dish on its own ;) ) The cherry on top of our evening was cheescake and flan - purely fenomenal. I highly recommend this place!

Superb tortilla, generous portions, rapid service. Hard to get a table but we were happy to stand. Vibrant, slightly intense atmosphere. Kind staff. Very clean for such a busy establishment. I liked the touch of the napkins being in an empty Colacoa tub.

A must in La Coruña, but it is always packed.due their well known tortilla and croquettes -although they have far more tapas as well-. Prices are very low compared to surroundings bars and the place is really small, so you get lines all the time.

The people here are supeeeerrrrr friendly and nice! The owner introduce me three tapas: 1. Croquetón: super crunchy outside and inside is soft 2. Tortilla: the taste really perfect with potatoes 3. Saturday special, Callos: beef and Chickpeas and well cook and really yum Every single tapas only €1.8 and I am sooooo full after this, worth the price, owner is perfect, food is perfect, MUST COME!!

Fast, affordable and good. This place is your daily spot for a quick lunch. Be there before they sold out. Typical place for locals to eat decent and affordable.

Tasty tapas, reasonable price, good wibe.

Will not do much better for the price...large plate of tapas for less than 6 euros, 1.80 each plus bread and fired sliced potatoes...good place indeed. I don't quite understand how everyone in galicia is nice and polite...vivaa espana!!!

Not nearly as good as the also-popular one next door. But it’s fine for a beer and a caldo.

We visited this restaurant today, drawn by the many excellent reviews and eager to try some good Galician cuisine here in “A Coruña” And I have to say, the food was truly delicious: dishes with intense, authentic flavors, prepared with care and high-quality ingredients. We would gladly give the food 5 stars without hesitation. Unfortunately, however, the service did not meet our expectations. The waiter who served us spoke extremely fast, almost as if he were reading from a script, without offering any recommendations or personalized suggestions. And even though I mentioned that we would have appreciated his input, he kept talking mechanically, just listing the names of the dishes. The most disappointing moment came when I tried to ask about the desserts, but I was briefly distracted with my daughter. Still, he went on reciting the list without pausing or adjusting to the situación and then simply walked away. At that point, we decided not to have dessert there and went elsewhere instead. That said, we want to highlight that the waiter who brought us our drinks was very kind and professional, as was the owner, who was very courteous and open to feedback. In short: excellent food, but the overall experience was affected by impersonal and inattentive service.

The food is great, service is fast, place is cosy and Alberto comes to your table to check on you from time to time and he is a funny guy. Love our experience! What a great value too for a nice tasting menu. Drinks are also not expensive, well priced.

This is certainly a gem among all the gastronomic offers in La Coruña. They use high-quality products. We love everything that we had. I highly recommend the sea bass with pil pil of piquillo pepper and the short ribs.

A high end restaurant that feels like family. Everything was delicious and the owner knew everyone or at least made everyone feel welcome. A very special place with the best green bean dish I have had in my life. It has been several weeks since I ate here and I still think about the green bean dish. The beet risotto was muy rico.

We were welcomed by Alberto who introduced us to the tasting menu we were going to have. He offered to make changes if there was something in the menu we were not interested. His team of waiters are very attentive and explained each dish when bringing it to the table. The somelier came to offer us wine to pair it with the food. Overall great experience and all dishes were very tasty, well cooked and flavoursome. Definitely a place to come back.

Great place to enjoy a revamped traditional cuisine full of flavor. This place is exactly like this, traditional dishes with a modern touch, and enhanced flavors. For instance, we had ravioli, rib, braised ox tail and scallops. Pros: the mix of flavors is strong, they evolve in mouth and the feeling is super positive. Cons: sometimes some really good products are masked in their original textures and flavors. Anyway, a good value for money option in A Coruña 4.6 stars on my opinion

I went solo back in Fall 2021 just at opening time (they even let me in a few minutes before) and let me tell you this was the best meal I had in all of Spain. I would go back to Coruña just to eat here again. Almost missed my flight back and if I did, I would not have regretted it. As someone who grew up eating the freshest seafood you can ever imagine (family of fishing enthusiasts living in an island), and having been to some Michelin star restaurants, the only other time I had a fish comparable to the one here was the ones that my dad grilled at the beach right after coming out of the water. How about making a gourmet dinner with that kind of fish? The sauce around it, the wine, the torrijas as dessert… price was unbeatable for the quality of the food and the treatment. I want to manifest that I’ll be back someday.

This is my favourite place to eat in Coruña. My boyfriend’s family has introduced me to this restaurant and we’ve been visiting since 6 years. Everytime we visit the city, we always make time to eat their “tortilla de patata”. It is amazing. When it’s the season, pimientos (fried peppers) goes so well with it too. Their meat is also top!! (ternera asada) I’ve tried croquetas as well. All delicious. The location, the atmosphere, everything serves to your experience. Definitely recommended! You can sit in the outside section in summer to get a good view of the main square. I leave some videos of the satisfying first cut of the spanish omelette!

The place is pretty and very conveniently located. The starters were delicious (zamburiñas, navajas and tortilla de Betanzos) The service from the staff was appalling from the person in the reception to the waiters. Very superior/dismissive and distant not at all Galician maybe a Coruña thing. The main dishes were not great, Carne Asada was cold. Calamares en su tinta con arroz was a mushy paste. The overall experience would have been more pleasant if the staff was more engaging/friendly.

Excellent experience with delicious, authentic Galician food! I highly recommend trying their caldo gallego.

Nice Spanish food at a fair price, although the restaurant has a nice location is in the main square. Inside, the place is pleasantly furnished and everything looks comfortable, elegant and quiet. Only negative observation: too much (and not too good) oil in the food for my taste.

Amazing tortilla de patatas de betanzos!!! Some gluten free options and gluten free bread

The ambience in the restaurant feels quite nice. There is a winter garden area, with the view to the square and the city hall. The good point is that they have a menu in English. The starters we ordered are very delicious: garlician soup, garlician peppers, and the famous pulpo (octopus). The main course we had was the Monkfish in garlician style. It was not bad but nothing special. The dessert was the high light of the meal. The chocolate mousse was very dense and rich, full of dark chocolate taste, and not too sweet. So that would be a good choice of dark chocolate fans. The fried milk was also the type of dense and rich pudding-like taste, with crispy cover, and caramel sugar coating. The Rioja wine we chose was the most expensive one on the list, and it was not disappointing. The service was a bit rough. But it is difficult to say whether it the the local style, or the language barrier. No waiter or waitress can speak a single sentence of English. When one waiter served the wine to us, just opened the bottle and threw it on our table, and then he just disappeared, not saying any word during the whole serving process. We were a bit shocked. But finally we served ourselves. To conclude the whole experience, I would say apart from the main dish and the service, everything was satisfying.

I´m sorry to see that our "La Penela " from A Coruña is loosing the good attention they had before. Yesterday we see ones more that they need a hard hand to move the personal and things. No way to get an table outside and inside no way to get an glass withand for Martini.We must ak for the orange inside . also the meat is not done as before. Sorry but we suggest make trhge necessary changes.