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DESTINATION > SHORT TRIPS > A Magdalena Neighborhood Tour

Type

Walking

Duration

2.5 Hours
1

Ferrol Cruise Port

Ferrol Cruise Port serves as a strategic gateway to Northern Spain, offering sheltered deep-water berthing within one of the world's safest natural harbors and providing convenient access for excursions to the nearby UNESCO World Heritage site of Santiago de Compostela.
2

Jofre Theatre

This 19th-century building is one of the most important architectural landmarks in the city, featuring a beautiful Modernist facade.
3

Plaza de Armas

Located at the center of the grid-like neighborhood, this wide plaza is home to the City Hall and serves as a popular meeting point. You can enjoy the open space and the surrounding historic buildings that showcase the city's unique urban design.
4

Plaza de la Constitució

This central square is a great spot to see the traditional glass-enclosed balconies that Ferrol is famous for. You can stroll through the gardens and observe how these "galleries" were designed to protect residents from the Atlantic winds while letting in the sunlight.

Explore the unique “Enlightenment District,” a perfectly geometric neighborhood built in the 18th century. This route highlights the city's elegant Modernist architecture and the famous white glass balconies, known as galerías, that line the orderly streets of this historic naval town.

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