Tower of Hercules
A Coruña, Spain
A Roman lighthouse from the 1st or 2nd century, still working and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can climb the 234 steps to the top for a fee; a sculpture park surrounds it on the headland.
The Tower of Hercules (Torre de Hércules), on a headland near A Coruña, is according to UNESCO the only fully preserved Roman lighthouse still used for maritime signalling. The Romans built it in the late 1st century AD as the Farum Brigantium. The tower is 55 m high and stands on a 57 m rock; 34 m of the masonry is Roman and 21 m comes from the 18th-century restoration. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2009. Inside, 234 steps lead to the top, and Roman foundations were excavated nearby in the 1990s.
A sculpture park surrounds the tower, and Iron Age rock carvings can be found at nearby Monte dos Bicos. It is best to check opening hours and admission in advance.
- Nearest town
- A Coruña, Spain
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 43.3858, -8.4066
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Spain: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Many former toll motorways are now free; some AP roads still charge. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
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FAQs
Where is Tower of Hercules?
Tower of Hercules is in A Coruña, Spain, at GPS 43.3858, -8.4066. It is about 20 km from Betanzos.
Can you camp near Tower of Hercules?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Marina Coruña, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 41 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Tower of Hercules?
Tower of Hercules is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Rías Altas: A Coruña to the cliffs of Herbeira and Cabo Ortegal.
What is there to see near Tower of Hercules?
Places worth a stop nearby: San Andrés de Teixido (50 km), Garita de Herbeira (53 km), Catedral de Santiago de Compostela (57 km) and Cabo Ortegal (61 km).
When is the best time to visit Tower of Hercules?
The most pleasant months are usually May–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)