There are many ways to enjoy a seaside promenade, from spending the day shopping and sampling the local cuisine of coastal towns and cities, to walking trails and promenades to discover the wilder side of nature. Walks with ocean views, but in two very different ways – which one will you choose?
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A Coruña seaside promenade
No doubt, discovering the city of A Coruña means strolling along the longest seaside promenade in Europe – 13 kilometres offering sea views from a variety of unique vantage points. You can start at the port and take a scenic walk through the city’s lively shopping and dining area, then follow the path along a stretch of coastline with more nature, where green landscapes surround the Tower of Hercules, before reaching the sweeping beaches of Orzán and Riazor. And to finish ioff your walk along the seafront (or to start it off, if you prefer), you’ll come across a giant octopus sculpture – an iconic work of art in A Coruña that’s sure to delight the little ones. You can explore this promenade by bicycle, by tram, by road, or simply on foot along the pedestrian walkway.
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Paseo de Samil, Vigo
Right across from the Samil seafront promenade in Vigo, you’ll find a one-and-a-half-kilometre beach with fine sand – one of the best-known beaches in the Rías Baixas, as it’s close to all the comforts and services you’re looking for to spend the day by the sea. A little souvenir shopping, a stroll with shops of all kinds and restaurants, cafes and bars to enjoy the views and Galician cuisine.
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Seaside promenade of Foz
A stroll around this coastal town will reveal beautiful scenery along the Rapadoira promenade, next to the long, vast beach that shares its name. You have around four kilometres of coastline to travel from one beach to another, ranging from urban beaches with fine white sand to those with strong waves where you can't swim, but you can enjoy stunning, wild natural views. You’ll pass through a rocky landscape called Punta do Corno, where the waves crash, until you reach Ollo do Mar, a natural channel where the water rushes in and pounds the rocks, letting you smell the fierceness of the sea up close.
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Maritime path of San Vicente do Mar, O Grove
A natural trail along a wooden walkway stretches for up to two kilometres through Pedras Negras – a path with sea views that will remind you why you came to the shore: for its sense of peace. The sound of the crashing waves and the noise of the seagulls will be the soundtrack of a truly special moment. It is highly recommended that you take the time to capture some pictures, either with your mobile phone or camera, or simply imprint a fantastic landscape in your mind that you will always remember.
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