cruise port LA Coruna Spain

Trains only take a half hour each way and, although they look sparse through some schedule resources, the actual train operator shows frequent departures: http://www.renfe.com/EN/viajeros/index.html. Note that they spell the port town A Coruna; you'll see it both ways.

Hola from A Coruña. This is my city and it is just one of the most wonderful cities to live in. A Coruña is easy to walk around and is full of surprises. From the medieval old town, to the ultra modern 21st century buildings along the beach promenade. A Coruña is also the home of Amancio Ortega, the richest man in Europe and owner of Inditex/Zara. This makes la Coruña an exciting commercial hub with a lively and friendly atmosphere and renowned gastronomy.
However you are all right: Santiago de Compostela, the final stop on the epic Camino de Santiago pilgrimage trail, always impresses the viewer. Whether you're wandering the streets of the Old Town, you visit the majestic Cathedral, get seduced by the lively market, (one of my favorite places in Santiago), stroll around peaceful gardens or sit at the many bars and taverns that offer a variety of tapas and are great places to take a break and watch the world, and all the other tourists, go by. Santiago is a must see...
For all of those who are lucky to know Galicia, I am sure you can recommend many spots around A Coruña worth the visit: Betanzos is one of the nicest old medieval villages in the whole region as is Pontedeume, which is surrounded by a wonderful beach and Europe's best-preserved Atlantic coastal forest, a sanctuary for the flora and the fauna of the region. Less than an hour away from your ship, you can find peace in this secret magical forest, generous like its waters, waterfalls and many shades of greens that hides, at his heart, an ancient monastery.
If you prefer the beach, there are magnificent panoramic beaches around the coast of la Coruña, where you can enjoy the impressive quality of live we have here. If you want to see an awe inspiring example of nature´s raw power, you can drive (1,5 hours) to the famous Beach of the Cathedrals (make sure you go on low tide).
One of the best places to find information about what to do in A coruña is http://www.turismocoruna.com/web/corTurServer.php?idSecweb=97&idCategoria=96.
If you still prefer to get to Santiago or any other place where you need transportation without being “herded along”, you don´t want to wait around , you want to make the most of your tight deadline or you just want to experience more intimate explorations, at your own pace, with friends and family a, you can contact me on [email protected].
Enjoy your cruise!