Situated in the far north-west of Spain is the grand old city of A Coruna. It resides in the province of La Coruna, from which the city takes its name, in the Galicia region, and is a popular tourist destination.
A Coruna is a coastal city built along the craggy shoreline of the Rias Atlas. It is a very desirable area in which to own Spanish property because of its proximity to the sea and the wild countryside that surrounds it. There are 2kms of white sandy beach along A Coruna's shoreline, as well as dramatic rock formations that seem to tumble into the sea. Parts of A Coruna are actually built on small headlands that jut out into the waters.
Although A Coruna dates back to Roman times, there is not much in the way of historical buildings left to view around the city. The most impressive monument has to be the 2nd Century Roman lighthouse (Torre de Hercules) - the only known example of a Roman lighthouse left in the world today. The rest of the city is a charming collection of buildings from recent centuries, including new office and residential developments built in the last few years.
If you're looking for a slice of Spanish city life, A Coruna is perhaps one of the nicest coastal cities to live in. A Coruna property along the waterfront, overlooking the Riazor or Orzan beaches, and near the ancient fishing harbour are the most sought-after locations. Further along the coast in either direction North Spain's wild coastline offers some spectacular opportunities to buy an isolated villa in Spain, some with access to little known sandy coves. Inland, A Coruna property near Lugo and Santiago de Compostella provide prospective Spanish property buyers with yet more options.
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