La Coruna Cruises

The port city of La Coruña, perched on a narrow peninsula on the Atlantic coast, is a maze of picturesque streets packed with lively tapas bars and restaurants. This marvellous MSC Northern Europe Cruises destination is only a short distance from Santiago de Compostela, one of the most attractive cities in Spain.

MSC Cruises excursions offer plenty of exciting things to see including:

• Santiago de Compostela
• Betanzos
• La Coruña Sightseeing, Wine-Tasting, and Galician Tapas

The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Santiago de Compostela is an evocative religious and historical centre. On an MSC Cruises excursion, you’ll enjoy a scenic coach ride through the Galician landscape before arriving at this remarkable city. Wander ancient streets to the Praza do Obradoiro to see the imposing cathedral with its Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque features. This supposed burial place of St. James the Great is the destination of the Way of St. James pilgrimage.

Take a memorable MSC Cruises excursion to the attractive town of Betanzos, a medieval centre boasting glorious Gothic monuments. Enjoy a leisurely stroll in the old quarter where you’ll discover splendid palaces and magnificent churches. See the 13th-century Igrexa de San Francisco, home to antique sarcophagi such as the tomb of Fernán Pérez de Andrade, and the 12th-century Igrexa de Santiago. On your way back to La Coruña, pass by the striking Hercules Tower, an antique Roman lighthouse that is still in operation.

See Europe’s longest waterfront promenade on an MSC Cruises excursion to the city of La Coruña. Admire the harbour buildings and the mesmerising reflections of their glittering glass windows. Also known as the 'City of Glass’, La Coruna is a significant medieval centre which has flourished over the centuries. Here, you’ll take in the 16th-century Castle of San Antón standing on a picturesque island linked to the mainland. Venturing along the coastline, pass forests, Galician villages, and ivory white beaches. Stop at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hercules Tower before savouring tapas and wine at an authentic local eatery.
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