One of my favorite things about La Coruña is the Paseo Maritimo, a path that runs along Coruña’s coast, specifically the marina. My version of the Paseo Maritimo is pretty much the path around the whole peninsula, from Playa Riazor to Las Galerias, by the park in front of the marina. You can walk around the entire peninsula on a sidewalk or veer off on the gravel walkways around the lighthouse, Torre de Hercules. There are several ways to get around Torre de Hercules too!
The Path
The best part about La Coruña’s Paseo Maritimo is that walking back to the starting point from the ending point isn’t long either! Even on a sunny day, it can get incredibly windy, so even if you’re warm you’ll be able to cool off a bit.
When I first went to Coruña on my own, I biked around the Paseo Maritimo and lazed around the beach. This past summer, we did the whole walk for exercise one day after days of eating way too many just enough tapas. Like I said, the wind can get instense. I started with yoga capris, a tank and sweatshirt, and alternated taking the sweatshirt on and off several times depending on where we were.
My Preferred Route:
If I’m going to walk the Paseo Maritimo, I like to start by Playa Riazor. Realistically this is out of convenience; my aunt’s house is closer to this end than the other. Even when we stayed in an AirBnb last summer, it was closer to the beach than the marina.
Starting at the beach means you start with seagulls and salty air, which can actually be super energizing! Plus, the beach is shaded in the morning hours, so it’s not overly hot. Once past the beaches, the path takes a bit of an uphill towards the Aquarium and lighthouse. It levels off a bit around the lighthouse, unless you decide to take the gravel paths there. Those can be a little steeper, but 100% worth it in my opinion.
From the lighthouse, I like to walk through the park to see the monuments. Then I prefer walking as close to the water as possible. There is a sidewalk the entire route, but that sea breeze is sooo appreciated on a warmer day.
After that park and greenery, it’s ocean view to your left and road to the right. Not super scenic but definitely a great workout option! Then you walk past the Castillo de San Anton and the old city directly to the marina. The city has recently developed the marina to be more pedestrian and family-friendly, and I love sitting on a bench there, chilling out.
The best part of my route? The end! You end in front of restaurants, coffee shops and tapas bars. Whether you want a beer, a coffee or just a glass of lemonade, it’s the perfect end to a gorgeous walk!
Sailboats tethered near Castillo de San Anton 
The port has several different sections. 
The marina and windows called ‘las galerias’
Tips for Travelers:
- If you’re planning on visiting Coruña and the Paseo Maritimo, I would recommend setting a day aside to experience the whole thing. If you want to go from one end to the other in one fell swoop, go for it! Make sure you bring comfortable shoes, it’s at least a 9 km stretch with several uphill sections and some slight downhills as well.
- There are cafes and restaurants towards the beginning of the Paseo Maritimo but the middle chunk, around Torre de Hercules, is pretty residential. I recommend you definitely bring water and maybe a snack if you plan to do the whole thing without stopping. The water is a must!
- Bring your camera! This seems silly to say but I know lots of people who leave their cameras at home when they’re going for exercise. You would miss out on so many great nature shots if you left it at home!
So if you’re lucky enough to visit Coruña, take half a day to walk around and enjoy all the gorgeous views she has to offer!!
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