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 fantastic memories.

An excellent row of Pohutukawa have been planted along this beach. A strong link to Aotearoa New Zealand.

One of the big surprises of a recent cruise was La Coruna. Awesome beaches, shopping, restaurants and points of interest. Wouldn’t hesitate to head back here again. Beach was amazing and set with an awesome backdrop. Don’t hesitate to give this beach and town a try.

Beautiful, a bit loud from city noises and the sand is very coarse!! But water is perfectly clear and it’s very easily accessible

Eine ganz herrliche Strandlage mit zeitweilig sehr hohen Dünungswellen

The big ocean and rhe beach. In the middle of the city. I love it.

Big and nice beach

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 enjoying themselves.

Amazing to walk around the city and decide to take a dip in the ocean.

Great beach for a walk.

Beautiful

Mega schöner Strand direkt in der Innenstadt, was will man mehr 😌🙏🏻

Wow what a great beach , clean

Beautiful place!!!

Wow

Very clean and full with surfers.

Beautiful beach. Very close to town.

Not as romantic as an Adriatic sea. But very interesting, it has a unique feeling.

Beautiful beach

Great place to spend some family time. Very clean and well organized. Most people here are friendly and polite.