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Monte de San Pedro (A Coruña)

7 Estrada Os Fortes, A Coruña, Galicia

Description

The Monte de San Pedro is a former military coastal defence complex turned urban park atop the namesake hill in La Coruña, Galicia. There is also an observation dome (Cúpula Atlántica) housing a museum / interpretative centre and a panoramic spherical lift going up (and down) the cliffside. Trivia: the two canons are Vickers with 381mm calibre and a range of 38km (for one-ton projectiles). They fired 19 shots between 1933 and 1977 (date of their decommissioning)

Access & Transport

The park is about 3km west from the historical centre of the city. There is a parking area at the top and by the shoreline, next to the panoramic lift. Buses 3, 3A, 12 and 14 also drop visitors at the top on Rua Emilio Gonzalez López.

Instructions & Recommendations

Going by bus, you may want to use the lift to go up and then walk down (or vice versa). The Museum of Science and Technology is on the way (20mins walk)

Meta review

Visitors comments are positive and consistently highlight the excellent views over most of the town, the ocean and the sunsets that come with it. The park is described as well maintained and the "bubble" lift as interesting but it could do with some maintenance - also note that only cash is accepted. Surprisingly little is written about the guns, that doesn't seem to be the centre of interest.

Environmental & Social

Green attraction that somewhat improves the living environment of residents

Conclusion

A good place on the way into or out of the city if you have your own wheels. Otherwise, we feel the Torre de Hercules area is a little more special and should thus be prioritized. Probably more of a to-go spot for residents.

Key positive

Excellent panoramic views

Key negative

Panoramic lift is a little expensive

Suitability

Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

August 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
The lift / escalator operating schedule is generally from 11h30 to 19h30

av. transport time:0h 25m

est. visit time:1h

Regulated hours

Start of Season 1:May, 01

Season 1

MONDAY10:00 - 22:00

TUESDAY10:00 - 22:00

WEDNESDAY10:00 - 22:00

THURSDAY10:00 - 22:00

FRIDAY10:00 - 22:00

SATURDAY10:00 - 22:00

SUNDAY10:00 - 22:00

Start of Season 2:Oct, 01

Season 2

MONDAY11:00 - 20:00

TUESDAY11:00 - 20:00

WEDNESDAY11:00 - 20:00

THURSDAY11:00 - 20:00

FRIDAY11:00 - 22:00

SATURDAY11:00 - 22:00

SUNDAY11:00 - 20:00

Pricing
The price for the lift is 3 euros one way (1.5 for > 65yrs old and free < 8rs old)
Free

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