I Explore A Coruña, Spain's BEST KEPT SECRET!

[@spainspeaks]

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[@PiperStart]

Really great to hear the Galician pipes - and the church bells. Thanks for uploading. 😊

[@paul-gerard9488]

Good evening. Teño Moriña. Absolutely love Coruña. Thanks Stuart.

[@martinrichardhorrocks9869]

Visited in the spring and loved !Coruña. Exceeded my expectations. Be sure to spend a few days in Galicia to visit other places. The people are very hospitable and professional in their interactions.

[@Mongoose-ct6us]

@@martinrichardhorrocks9869 i heard a car was needed in Galicia. Other parts of Spain actually have public transportation.

[@martinrichardhorrocks9869]

@@Mongoose-ct6us La Coruña itself has good bus network but we covered most things walking. In general, Galicia is a large communidad with 2 coasts and many small villages. Because of its location on the far west of Spain, bordering on Portugal to the south, It is probably not as well-served by trains as some regions in Spain. However, all regions seem to make bus networks a priority and I guess with patience you could get around Galicia that way. Driving from A to B to C etc is easy, on the other hand!

[@paul-gerard9488]

Enjoyed the video Stuart. It may have interested the viewers, that in San Carlos Park is the grave of John Moore, a British commander who died in the Napoleonic wars whilst defending Coruña. They were so thankful, that till this day, they look after his grave. Now not far from there is La Plaza de Maria Pita. She was the heroine back in the day, late 16th century, defending an attack of the British Navy on the festland. As her husband was killed, she picked up her weapon and shot a banner bearer. She was also famous for her sentance, "He who has honour, follow me." Back then the British were the enemy, some hundred years later, they were defending them against Napoleon. Don't forget that the Templers were also there. In fact you may have heard from the place O Temple. Did you know that Picasso lived for a while in Coruña? It has mir history, than you would think, not to mention the oldest operating lighthouse in the world.

[@Qweasdfu10]

A former Mayor, Francisco Vázquez, was proclaimed Knight of the Order of the British Empire, back in 2000, by Queen Elizabeth II

[@SeanSandberg-j3q]

On the north side of the city there is a grand school of Picasso. I forget the name, but the school is amazing. The city is amazing. I am planning on moving back there. It is as it's name says: La Coruna/"The Crown" (of Spain)

[@paul-gerard9488]

The school is called Pablo Picasso, my nephew went there.

[@carolpool5583]

Thanks for the info, very informative.

[@terencemacsweeney3667]

I understand The Tower of Hercules is used for signaling purposes but is no longer an operating lighthouse. Hook Head Lighthouse in Wexford built over 800 years ago is now the oldest operational lighthouse.

[@Tasks.]

i went to a coruna last september and was really impressed. Absolutely heaving with tourists. For any runners within this community, i ran from the lighthouse and followed the coastline for around 12-15km on nice wide walking paths. Lovely breeze off the Atlantic and finished off with an ice cold estrella galicia 😎

[@ramonparada]

Banco Pastor was absorbed by another bank, which now owns the building, but maintains the name for historical reasons. That building is the first skyscraper in Spain, which began construction in 1922. Small by today's standards, but he was one of the first to apply the same techniques that allowed humanity to rise from the ground. You won't find much industrial activity in the port because after the Mar Exeo and Prestige disasters, two tankers which spilled huge loads of crude oil and one of them caught fire around the city, it was decided to build a new port on the outskirts of the city. Now in the inner port there are only small ships and cruise ships, sometimes you can see 4 cruise ships at the same time. In the coming years, all the industrial buildings that remain in the port will be demolished and it will be opened to people. It is a slightly strange sight, the city being so empty, but it is normal on an early Sunday. They call it the city that sleeps on its feet, and as you say, yesterday everyone was partying and those who got up early went on an excursion to the surrounding area. Never heard of pickpockets in A Coruña in the 22 years I have been living here. You cannot understand a city without its history. A Coruña and those forts and walls have witnessed great stories. The Englishman General Moore is buried there and one of the Drake brothers lost his life at the hands of Maria Pita, a civilian who led a battle against the English Counter Armada. The city also shares a legend with Ireland. Breogán, a local Celtic leader, once sailed from A Coruña to conquer a new land. To Irish people Breogan is one of the founders of their country.

[@placidobaamonde6374]

Galicia Speaks, gracias por el recorrido por esta hermosa ciudad de Galicia. Una ciudad europea elegante y muy civilizada en sus gentes y en su actividad diaria. Su paseo marítimo, el más grande de Europa, es una maravilla por el que se pasean diariamente miles de coruñeses. Galicia es un pequeño país de España que se distingue por su paisaje, su cultura y su antigua tradición fielmente conservada. Un cordial saludo desde Santiago de Compostela, capital de Galicia y ciudad patrimonio de la humanidad.

[@forcemajeure1731]

Thanks for doing this video, brings back memories as my father was from there. It is also a good place to get to from the UK as it has its own airport near the city

[@spainspeaks]

Hi, glad you enjoyed it

[@larrybxl5406]

never been to A Coruna but I hope to see it soon

[@Mongoose-ct6us]

@@larrybxl5406 make sure you rent a car. I heard they don't have public transportation.

[@tonydeltablues]

Very much enjoying these walk-about videos 🙂

[@chooselife1509]

Your videos are absolutely excellent. Thank you for doing what you do.

[@mariadopico6540]

Muchas gracias ❤Thank you for such a great and informative video, Stuart. A Coruña was my late father's place of birth. I have only been to Galicia once when I was a child and I don't remember much about it. I hope to revisit in the near future.

[@andrewdavies8954]

I live an hours drive from A Coruña,have friends there so often visit,it's got everything a medium city needs,sea,beaches,plenty of things to do and see ,lovely old town and some of the best food to be found in Spain.

[@gan7940]

Hey How is the weather September to January?

[@Mongoose-ct6us]

@@gan7940 Don't go unless you want to be stuck in traffic. You definitely need a car in A Coruña. No public transportation whatsoever. The rest of Spain is better and you don't need a car.

[@gan7940]

@@Mongoose-ct6usi was nominated as an exchange student to go there for the next semester..i m still deciding whether to go or not tho it’s kinda of an issue if i need the car….

[@mariatajes9054]

Did you not see the Torre de Hercules, lighthouse, it's impressive and coruña is very pretty in my opinion.

[@PIGGY789]

Another fantastic video Stu, Always greatly appreciated and enjoyed thank you.

[@DavidDaniel_001]

❤❤ I love his videos, how are you doing piggy ❤

[@Francisco_Lopez936]

Normally on a daily basis, A Coruña is a bustling city, quite lively in many of the places shown. Especially on a sunny day, like this one. But not on a Sunday morning, like this one. Nice tour. and the explanations you have given .Gracias

[@Manchesteru999]

Mixed feelings about A Coruña, location is stunning, great beaches and rocky headlands, seafood is excellent. However It's very built up though, noise of cars tends to echo down these corridors of streets with some ugly high rise. Pontevedra where they banned cars from the centre, is my favourite city in Galicia and way less touristy than Santiago

[@chooselife1509]

What other cities in Spain are walkable but don't have a ton of cars?

[@Melloyello56]

Great video, we hope to visit A Coruna next year, so it is great to get a sneak preview. Well done producing so many different kinds of shows, there is something for everyone.

[@erikawallace3404]

The link between traditional bagpipe music is mostly with Wales as their root is 'gal'/'wal' means white in Celtic. The languages are different as Galician is highly influenced by Roman roots whike in Wales, their language is rooted in a derivation of the Celtic language. It seems that my surname Wallace, though Scottish, means the ones who comes from Wales or so Ihave been told.

[@erikawallace3404]

Lovely video... Every time I've visited A Coruña, I've enjoyed it.... mainly its fish and seafood as well as its meat. But, I have to admit that my heart is divided between A Coruña and Santiago de Compostela.

[@cilldublin07]

about 20 years deportivo la coruna played an irish team in a champions league qualifier in dublin. the game was on irish tv and after depor scored the irish commentator said "theyll be dancing on the streets of deportivo tonight" 🙄🙄🙄

[@joseantoniodavila2752]

😂 They were crying on the streets of Shelbourne

[@elisabetm4505]

Decir que La Coruña no tiene historia ... Madre del amor hermoso!!! 😮

[@andrewmeasures2312]

Hi Stuart, what a great video. A Coruna has been on my list of places to visit for years and years and I've still not managed to get there. I have always come across so many fantastic places en route that I've run out of time before reaching my destination. Your video has partly fulfilled my desire and is the best video I have seen covering this wonderful city. Great job Stuart. Really looking forward to your next adventure. 😀👍

[@cafsixtieslover]

Looks lovely. I am going there on a cruise stop soon.

[@IndigoStargazer]

Excellent info and presentation!

[@BlingBling436]

Thank you for such a great video. Have a happy day 😊🇺🇸

[@seanflewin9803]

Great vid very interesting and in depth gives us a good feel for the place, thanks

[@richardhaughton4303]

Fantastic tour, keep up the good work Stu 😊

[@doloresburmeister7184]

Lovely city, worth a visit. Thanks Stuart.

[@Tet-Offensive1968]

Hi Stu. Great tour of Galicia… thanks

[@raymondwilliams5808]

Thanks Stuart, a great video and much appreciated by someone like me who is thinking of retiring to Asturias or Galicia. The only thing that I am hesitant about is the weather from November to February. It would be brilliant if you could look at these cities in these inclement months, and give us your view; your opinion is highly valued.

[@GoldStandardGlobal]

Your video tours just get better, nice one buddy, rgds Marco 👊

[@laurarodriguez4814]

Thanks for visiting my city.

[@stephanguitar9778]

Stopped there for a day on a cruise in July this year, was impressed. Walked 17kms that day. Followed the coast around from the port till we got back to your beach. Before that we found another smaller but completely sheltered beach with an outdoor swimming pool next to it. Didn’t seem to be anything threatening about the city, unlike Barcelona where we were almost corralled by a group of sleazy scumbags looking to rob us in broad daylight. We escaped by running across the road into a bigger crowd of people. I was also robbed there at knife point 30 odd years ago. Loved the other Spanish cities too, Cadiz, Valencia and Malaga. Keep reporting, we might end up in Spain yet.

[@EnriqueGomez-gp9ol]

The beach you refer to is San Amaro, it's beside the Club del Mar, an old sports and social club built by people in the 30s. It's still a popular place for the residents in the nearest districts. Coruña is not an unsafe city by any means, you won't have here the problems you've experienced in Barcelona. In fact, locals are very helpful and want you to have a nice stay, we wouldn't allow that things to happen.

[@manuelstemmler8077]

The pipes are not touristic..They are part of our culture. 😉

[@harriettt9857]

Beautiful scenery at end of video . Food prices ( ones you mentioned) seem very reasonable and I’m sure the quality is good . Nice place overall

[@ILoveToSingCovers]

I'd love to do a holiday there with the missus. I should think of investing there rather than other parts of Europe

[@joebloggs4191]

Great timing that this video drops now, I am planning on going there in a few weeks. What’s the hotel with the fast WiFi?

[@alunjprice]

Only downside of Constitution square is the odd wino, they tend to hang around there, but I really do like A Coruña.

[@placidobaamonde6374]

@alunjprice, Odd wino?

[@rakibul0161]

Love your videos Sir 😃

[@SeanSandberg-j3q]

I loved your video. Thank you. I might suggest a video with more of the city-maybe by car or bike. You could have captured so much more of A Coruna by doing so. I appreciate your work. God bless you, your family and friends; and all the work you do in your future. Thank you.

[@jackie842]

I worked in a coruna lived about an hour away Cabollo

[@balvirkumar3586]

Thank you so much sir for this wonderful video, please one more video about Vigo sir 🙏 ❤

[@manuelstemmler8077]

If you want to meet a friend in A Coruña you ring the bell and ask if he comes down cause everybody lives in high flats. The city was mostly cut of granit rock. So it is better to build high buildings.

[@EnriqueGomez-gp9ol]

The reason for high buildings is not the granite, it's the lack of space and the fact of being a peninsula. A Coruña is the second smallest capital of province in Spain after Cadiz and before incorporating Oza and San Pedro de Visma its surface was even smaller. When thousands of people came from the countryside from 50s to 70s it turned necessary to make high apartment buildings in order to house them.

[@enriquepananano6681]

very good video love that city :)

[@view05nys]

Hi Stu, I enjoyed this video very much. I have been to A Coruna many times. Yes there is a rivalry between A Coruna and Vigo. I personally enjoy both cities very much, even though my family is from Marin, just outside of Pontevedra in the south of Galicia. I know your time was limited in this visit to A Coruna, but perhaps you will return and catch other important sites. You mentioned you know little about its history, but I can let you know there is much. You showed at the very end La Torre de Hercules lighthouse, which was first started by the Romans. I believe one of the oldest in the world. La Plaza de Maria Pita is another important site, with her statue in the plaza, in front of the city's municipal offices. A heroine who defended the city from attack by the English. The white glass windows you showed are important to the city. The Spanish Armada also sailed from there to its destruction. Las Ventanas de La Coruna are noteworthy, because they can be seen from many miles out a sea, under the right weather conditions. Important to mariners. Finally, I highly recommend renting a car and spending at least a week traveling along the coast of Galicia, up from the Portuguese border through Pontevdra, Santiago de Compostela, A Coruna, Ferrol, and Gijon at least. Spectacular coast lines, especially in the north of Galicia. Too many important sites to mention here. The interior of Galicia is another story and very worthwhile to visit too. Cheers!!!

[@edwarddesenne6153]

Yr lack of knowledge of the huge Princess Margarita square, the music conservatory and concert hall and jazz private college and celebrated jazz and varied music clubs and radio and tv channels. Several art galleries and museums and flat where Picasso stayed. Huge palace and historic railway station and so many excellent restaurants and views and the cemetery where British military who fought with Wellington and Norwegian battallions to oust Napoleon's invading army and the Torre de Hercules, original Roman lighthouse. Don't you look up the best English tourist guidebooks by experts !

[@EdMcF1]

Gentleman (n.) A man who knows how to play the bagpipes, and chooses not to.

[@Rainbow.Rising]

Danke shone Herr Campbell.

[@rook77]

No pickpockets in Galicia.

[@joseantoniodavila2752]

I do think so

[@FernandoGon814]

Nope!

[@manuelstemmler8077]

No. Quasi no hay.

[@Ian-yf7uf]

Very few! The tourism is less than Madrid so fewer gypsies are attracted to Galicia. It's a very nice region, and very beautiful though.

[@DavidPerez-oj2dv]

MY GREAT GREAT GRANPA WAS FROM GALICIA

[@Mongoose-ct6us]

The water is probably too cold for swimming. Am I right? Saludos

[@alunjprice]

I’m told it’s around 20c ATM, that’s practically tropical compared to the UK.

[@Manchesteru999]

In the height of summer you will find only a handful of locals swimming as its fresh but gorgeous on a warm day. Galicia has amazing white sand beaches

[@Mongoose-ct6us]

@@Manchesteru999 So the water is too cold is what you're saying?

[@paul-gerard9488]

Yes it is definitely not warm, but it is refreshing especially when you have been sunbathing soaking in the heat and then entering into the water. In the height of summer, the locals, that have not gone away, can be seen in numbers on its beaches. The beach beside La Torre, is well visited and there are plenty of people in the water.

[@FernandoGon814]

It’s northern Spain the ocean is very cold!

[@edwarddesenne6153]

And the gallego language easy to understand , so similar to spoken Spanish , easier than Portuguese !

[@gerardorey8967]

good video,..the crisis also severely punished this somewhat forgotten part of the country. however properties did not drop in price.... 🤷‍♂

[@herosvicentegonzalez7872]

A little bit more about the economy, there is an oil refinery and a fair bit of industry too, and about education there is a university

[@vekkdrums]

this is gonna sound weird but i love how empty it is haha

[@manuelstemmler8077]

😂😂 in winter you would swimm in big waves at the mirador you where last standing.

[@deirdrecrowe1111]

I'm going for Halloween week. Any restaurant recommendations or events on to celebrate Halloween? Can't find Any info.

[@fernandorial2742]

Go to "Calle de La Franja" in the heart of old town. Lots of options there to eat. About Halloween, sorry can't help on that.

[@deirdrecrowe1111]

Arrived home today. But thanks anyways for the info

[@placidobaamonde6374]

​@@fernandorial2742, en muchos sitios de Galicia se celebra, siguiendo la tradición celta, "O Samaín" en vez de Halloween.

[@luislezcano4749]

❤

[@placidobaamonde6374]

Tu recorrido debe ser muy temprano un domingo por la mañana. La ciudad A Coruña es muy viva a diario y con mucha gente en la calle. La imagen es equivocada por el día y la hora.

[@patriplaymobil]

Man, at that time in a sunday morning in A Coruña there is still people partying 💀

[@CL-man]

When you speak to someone and you happen to use Spanish, do the people recognize that you are not Galician and reply to you in Spanish or do they reply in Galician and let you figure out what they are saying? How different is the Galician language different from Spanish? Can you give some examples? Thanks!

[@joseantoniodavila2752]

People there speak the language they are spoken, no matter Galician or Spanish. Most people speak mostly in Spanish. Galician is understandable either by the other Spanish and Portuguese. The accent sounds almost as if they feel sorrow. Regarding the way to speak, the German one is more similar to Spanish than the Galician. For instance, if Stu had asked to a Galician instead to a German, the conversation would have been something like that: -Do you speak English? Why do you want to know it? -Do you come from this boat? It depends -Where's the boat come from? From the ocean. -How long are you here for? For a time already -Next stop? Who cares

[@hvaranhvaran]

6:08 - Nah, it's fine in winter too)

[@chrissierichards6802]

Lovely. Did you have Mia xx

[@michaelgreen5515]

Great contect as usual Stu. U dont look German so I did laugh

[@radosval]

One significant difference between Coruña and Vigo is the climate. Vigo is much sunnier, while Coruña has milder temperatures. Vigo is also better connected to the world, because it's close to the international airport in Porto.

[@vicalpesedelweiss8689]

and in vigo it rains more

[@Michael_G3656]

A Coruna is one of many places in spain for someone to do a factory reset on their life

[@Luna-or7js]

I am quite disappointed in your. presentation of Coruña. I am an American with parents from Coruña, and thus visit Coruña every summer. It is a beautiful city small, quaint and everything is at your hand.....because everything is walking distance. I am very disappointed with your presentation because you do not mention La Plaza de María Pita which happens to be named after a heroine from the English back in the day who defended the city after her husband was killed. The city hall or b building in Plaza Maria Pita is one of the most beautiful in all of the northern part of Spain. You do not mention the lighthouse of Coruña which is the OLDEST WORKING LIGHTHOUSE OF THE WORLD: It was built by the Romans and has been working ever since (first century). It is one of the highlights of the city. You are right about the weather, very similar to Ireland......that´s why our country side is sooooo green and beautiful. I can't believe you went on and on about the eucalyptus trees and did not mention the highlights of the city. The food is out of this world........could not get any fresher. You did not mention that Galicia is a Celtic Nation with the same culture as our Irish neighbors. We have the same jigs (jotas and muñeiras) , the bagpipes and the Celtic knots for their jewelry. You were off quite a big chap.....you should do more research before presenting a city........you did not mention the most important highlights!!!!!!!!!!!! Zara you say is a very important product in that part of Spain NO.........the owner of INDITEX is Amancio Ortega, Zara is renowned world wide. Anywhare you go there is ZARA, from NY to Japan!!!!!!! Get your information straight.....you are very sloppy and omit a lot!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@placidobaamonde6374]

Café más tortilla, 2,10 euros. NO 210 euros! Eso sería un atraco. Por favor, rectifica.

[@anacasanova7350]

La Coruña es una ciudad Universitaria. La fortaleza era para defenderse de los ingleses piratas o no😂. Como Drake o los vikingos.😊

[@Lacteagalaxia]

Casi palma Drake les disteis " pal pelo" riete de nuestra Armada contra ellos su derrota fue peor se creian que estabamos mal jaja🤣👍

[@jimmyknoxtravel918]

Bonito lugar, solo evita manejar, policías no acostumbrados al turismo y conductores súper agresivos

[@matthewraden5210]

Do you mean “La Coruña?”

[@andrewdavies8954]

no.A Coruña .

[@martinrichardhorrocks9869]

A Coruña in Gallego is generally more common these days. La Coruña is the name 0:10 in Spanish.

[@IndigoStargazer]

Luv me some good Oysters , do they cultivate them there ??

[@placidobaamonde6374]

@lexxlars5762, Galicia es uno de los paraísos del marisco; por supuesto las ostras (sobre todo en Vigo y alrededores)

[@Enterao]

Traditional Castilian dresses, music and dances are quite related to Galicia and Catalonia, especially in the north of castile. Maybe you will discover it one day on your travels through Madrid. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXm9Y5-unddor5Y kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6nCYZyOfZKZo6M These 3 regions have nothing special apart from the language, especially if they are compared to the neighboring Leon, Asturias, Cantabria in the case of Galicia, Aragon in the case of Catalonia, or Navarra and La Rioja in the case of the Basque country. Perhaps Andalusia is the most unique and peculiar region

[@placidobaamonde6374]

@Enterao: estás de coña, ¿no?

[@Enterao]

​@@placidobaamonde6374 ¿tú has visto a alguien extranjero que se interese por la cultura gallega o catalana o que tenga algún reconocimiento de algo?. No, por desgracia la única región que es popular es Andalucia porque es la única exótica, la única que se distingue del resto.

[@placidobaamonde6374]

@@Enterao: mira, "enterado", yo voy todos los días a la Plaza do Obradoiro en Santiago de Compostela, y observo a cientos de extranjeros que admiran una ciudad distinta que no tiene nada que ver con la cultura española tópica. Y cientos de miles de extranjeros que recorren Galicia todos los años y comprueban la particularidad de esta Comunidad: su paisaje, su cultura, sus monumentos, su idioma, su especial gastronomía, y la idiosincrasia propia de unas gentes que conservan las tradiciones heredadas de sus ancestros. No somos ni mejores ni peores, somos amantes de una tradición milenaria. La prueba palpable de todo esto la experimentan los peregrinos del Camino De Santiago cuando entran por O Cebreiro en Galicia, y comienzan a comprobar que están en un espacio geográfico y cultural diferente. Somos lo que somos, y sabemos perfectamente si "subimos o bajamos la escalera"; algunos que no son gallegos no se enteran.

[@kristianjohnson4570]

Mob there is apparently the worst tourist stalkers i have seen so far while travelling. Thaye Have people standing outside the train station making a living hell for you when you are arrive. Thanks alot! I did not deserve that greeting!

[@jimmyknoxtravel918]

Del 1 al 10 un 5

[@MrSoldierperson]

GaliSia not GaliThia It just sounds better.

[@EnriqueGomez-gp9ol]

The second is how it's pronounced in local languages.

[@carlosaradas5926]

Sounds better to whom? Would you have the audacity to correct how us locals call our own city? The nerve of it!!!!

[@EdMcF1]

Great location ruined by modern buildings and graffiti.

[@placidobaamonde6374]

Tradición y modernidad. Abre los ojos y no sea parcial en tu apreciación de la hermosa ciudad de A Coruña.

[@robertodelacamara6442]

I like Vigo better

[@vicalpesedelweiss8689]

jajajajaja vigo is horrible

[@edmundoenriqueferreirosanc2839]

pues siento decirte que tienes el gusto estropeado

[@Timus_han]

An ugly city no matter Who says other way