Getting to Acoruña is easy by means of the main E1 and A9 motorways. The city also has its own airport. Flights arrive from Madrid, five times a week. The airport is located 10km from the city. Express trains arrive at the station on Calle Joaquin Planelles and regular buses arrive at the main depot.

There are many ways to get around the city, the best being the tourist bus. There is also a tram service that runs along the Paseo Maritimo.

When it comes to shopping, new department stores quite happily rub shoulders with small boutiques and gift shops. You must pick up a piece of Galician pottery or jewellery.

The city has a large working port that handles large cargo ships. There is also a very active fishing fleet and a sailing club. Boat trips can be taken from the leisure marina.

The old town is the place to be to see several historic churches and mansions.

Acoruña is a popular holiday resort and there are 2km of white, sandy beaches here to be enjoyed. In July and August it can become very crowded. Riazor beach, right in the town is a wide beach but the best has to be Santa Cristina, about 5km out of town. You can take a bus but if you fancy something different, take the steamer that runs round the bay.

Sample the local culture and ambience at one of the markets where you will see a wide selection of the local produce as well as the variety of seafood caught on local shores. There are ample bars and restaurants here to please everyone and plenty of opportunities to soak in the sun while you enjoy a glass of wine and a tapa. Many of the places you may find for an evening drink could easily be mistaken for a tavern from the Civil War era, with decor to match.