Playa del Orzán — Attraction in A Coruña

We stumbled upon this gem of a beach in A Coruña purely by chance! It was a scorching day last June when we decided to take a drive from Santiago de Compostela to the coast.

Luckily, finding parking was a breeze, thanks to a vast underground parking area stretching for kilometres beneath the maritime promenade. Once we got settled, we discovered that there are two main beaches, Orzan and Riazor.

Our wanderings eventually led us to Orzán, after we had taken a leisurely stroll all the way to the Lighthouse of Hercules, which happens to be the oldest Roman lighthouse still in use. Quite a sight to behold!

The beach itself was a true delight. Immaculately clean and teeming with friendly locals going about their own business. We felt completely at ease and welcomed by the relaxed atmosphere. Our visit coincided with the Vesper of Saint John, a special day when a massive festival comes alive on the beach. The electric vibe and lively festivities added an extra dose of excitement to our experience.

I genuinely hope I get the chance to revisit this beautiful beach someday. It left such a lasting impression on us, and I can't wait to relive those...

La playa del Orzán se extiende junto a Riazor y ofrece una experiencia diferente: es más abierta y larga, con un oleaje más bravo que atrae a surfistas y amantes del mar. Su arena fina y dorada invita a caminar descalzo mientras se observan las olas romper, y el paseo marítimo permite recorrerla de punta a punta con vistas a la torre de Hércules. Hay zonas vigiladas por socorristas, duchas y accesos con rampas, pero conviene respetar las banderas de seguridad porque las corrientes son fuertes en determinados días. Durante la fiesta de San Juan se encienden hogueras en la arena y el ambiente es mágico con fuegos artificiales y música. A pesar de estar en pleno centro, la playa se mantiene bastante limpia y ofrece espacio suficiente para descansar o practicar deportes como vóley. Recomiendo visitarla tanto en días soleados de verano como en invierno para sentir la fuerza del Atlántico. Es un símbolo de la vida marítima coruñesa y complementa a la perfección la oferta de...

A great place to escape a hot day places particularly close to the ocean. In our case, we took the train from Santiago de Compostela on a day when the temperature there reached 38°C (100°F). I have a broken ankle, so I wasn't swimming, but lots of people were, and they really seemed to be...