La Coruna & Betanzos

Enjoy a panoramic tour of La Coruña and visit the unspoiled village of Betanzos on this superb coach and walking tour. Gaze at the Tower of Hercules, a UNESCO World Heritage site that is the world’s only fully preserved Roman lighthouse still in use. You’ll learn that the astonishing structure, erected in the 2nd century on the orders of Emperor Trajan, can be glimpsed from up to 32 miles away. View the Castle of San Anton, an impressive citadel built atop a rocky outcropping emerging from the sea, and envision proud La Coruñan citizens repelling Sir Francis Drake’s English forces in 1589. You’ll be thoroughly charmed by Betanzo, a village found at the confluence of the Mendo and Mandeo rivers that boasts an abundance of buildings with galerias, or glass-enclosed balconies. Pass through the ancient town gates into a warren of narrow streets weaving through the well-preserved Old Town, where highlights include the Church of San Francisco, a Gothic masterpiece, and the Church of Santiago’s magnificent Clock Tower. Relish a refreshment break at a local hotel and ponder the splendid achievements of Galicians in times long past.

• Wear casual, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
• Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.