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Situated on the Atlantic coast, A Coru\u00f1a<\/a> combines the best of land and sea in its cuisine, offering both traditional formulas that never disappoint and cutting-edge innovations.\u00a0\u00a0<\/h5>\n

Life in A Coru\u00f1a revolves around food, with countless events on the calendar and the custom of gathering with family and friends for wine, tapas<\/em>, or brunch. The key that sets the Atlantic diet apart is the quality of the local product.<\/p>\n

The classics<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you visit A Coru\u00f1a, you must try the customary regional cuisine (from Galicia and, specifically, A Coru\u00f1a). There will be no shortage of shellfish, like barnacles, scallops, Dublin Bay prawns, velvet crab, and king crab on your platter. <\/p>\n

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Percebes (barnacles)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A classic is the \u201c\u00e1 feira\u201d octopus (pulpo<\/em>), topped with delicious olive oil and paprika with cachelos<\/em> (boiled potatoes).\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Pulpo \u201c\u00e1 feira\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

But in this city, gastronomy extends beyond the monarchs of the sea. From neighbouring Betanzos comes the famous \u2018loose egg\u2019 Spanish tortilla. To eat like a true A Coru\u00f1a native, try the empanada<\/strong>, ideal for a family feasts or a day at the beach. We also enjoy our meat. During Entroido (Carnival), it is customary to enjoy lac\u00f3n<\/strong><\/em> (cured ham) with turnip top, while in the summer months, gatherings are organised around a churrasco<\/em> (grilled meat).<\/p>\n

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Empanada <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A Coru\u00f1a also offers the perfect meal pairings. In addition to our regional wines, Estrella Galicia<\/strong> beer is 100% local. The city even houses the Estrella Galicia museum.<\/p>\n

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Estrella Galicia museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Reinventing tradition<\/strong><\/h2>\n

By putting a spin on traditional A Coru\u00f1a cuisine and revamping the culinary panorama, an innovative array of recipes emerges, each worth trying: tartars of melon, prawn, tuna with avocado, and sea bass, marinated mackerel, king crab cannelloni, smoked octopus, and mushroom and Arz\u00faa-Ulloa soup are just some of the city\u2019s most avant-garde dishes.<\/p>\n

A Coru\u00f1a\u2019s cuisine regularly receives accolades. The city has a Michelin-starred<\/strong> restaurant, \u00c1rbore da Veira<\/a>, as well as several featured in the guide, including A Mundi\u00f1a<\/a>, NaDo<\/a>, Taberna de Miga<\/a>, El de Alberto, Bido<\/a>, and Culuca<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Eating and socialising go hand-in-hand<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n

In A Coru\u00f1a, eating and socialising go hand-in-hand. If the shops and the beaches are empty, you\u2019ll find people in the wine district. At sunset, the city centre fills with families, couples, and groups of friends out to enjoy some tapas<\/em>. <\/p>\n

Between Troncoso, Olmos, Barrera, Estrella, Franja and Galera<\/strong>, there is a network of local joints brimming with life that offer the best pinchos, tapas<\/em> and raciones<\/em>. For lighter meals, Victoria, Morri\u00f1a<\/a>, and Jaleo<\/a> do not disappoint.<\/p>\n

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The most unique (and oldest) are A Troula and O Tarabelo, where you can try the \u2018crocodile\u2019 (grilled beet in fried potatoes) and drink wine from traditional cuncas<\/em> (bowls). For vegetarian options, stop by Lola & C\u00eda, and for a calamari sandwich<\/strong> in the Plaza de Ourense, try the renovated Quisco Down Experience<\/a>.<\/p>\n

During the week, locals and visitors alike tend to congregate in the Ensanche area. Near the Plaza de Lugo, beside the market and between the modernist buildings are several restaurants and bars. O Cabo is famous for its Spanish tortilla, while at Casa Rita, beside the Casa Museo Picasso, the specialties are pork loin and baby squid.<\/p>\n

But enjoyment of the city\u2019s gastronomy begins even before lunchtime. In the mornings, you can stop in for breakfast<\/strong> at Atl\u00e1ntico 57, with views of the sea, and La Granera<\/a>, next to the tobacco factory that inspired Emilia Pardo Baz\u00e1n. For churros, you have a choice between Bonilla a la Vista<\/a> and El Tim\u00f3n<\/a>, the two churerr\u00edas<\/em> that divide the cities\u2019 residents.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"churros<\/figure>\n

For those craving more than toast or who want to combine breakfast and lunch, the city offers a variety of brunch<\/strong> options. Miss Maruja in Zalaeta, Valent\u00edn and Waco Coffee<\/a> in the city centre, and Ingooco and Mam\u00e1 Chic\u00f3<\/a> in Ensanche are excellent choices.<\/p>\n

Looking for a place to bask in the morning light with a nibble and a vermouth<\/strong>? Take your pick. Beside the Plaza de Vigo are several restaurant patios, including the vermuter\u00eda <\/em>Chitin<\/a>. Another great option for vermouth is El Almac\u00e9n<\/a> on calle Olmos, which also functions as a concept store. And among the classics, don\u2019t miss La Gata in the historic Plaza de Azc\u00e1rraga.<\/p>\n

Kilometre 0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In case you\u2019re wondering, the key to the success of A Coru\u00f1a\u2019s cuisine lies in its raw materials<\/strong>. Every morning tons of the finest seafood and shellfish arrive at the fish market, where the city\u2019s restaurants and markets bid on the day\u2019s haul. Individuals cannot participate, but they can attend this one-of-a-kind show as spectators.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"pescado<\/figure>\n

The rest of the products arrive by land from the neighbouring Mari\u00f1as Coru\u00f1esas e Terras do Mandeo biosphere reserve<\/strong>, our local breadbasket. Some of its gems include bread and empanadas from Carral, sardines from Sada, mussels from Lorb\u00e9, as well as honey and other preserves.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Gastronomy on the agenda<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The biosphere reserve itself is on the A Coru\u00f1a calendar. In October, it celebrates the Atlantic Region Culinary Fair<\/strong>, which focuses on the richness of sustainable, healthy agrifood and cuisine.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Other major events include the Tapas Picadillo<\/em> contest<\/strong> in November, which celebrates A Coru\u00f1a\u2019s tapas<\/em> tradition, and the Boucatise Gourmet Sandwich Festival<\/strong> in December. Beyond the fairgrounds, partake in lac\u00f3n<\/em> during Entroido and sardines during San Xo\u00e1n, integral parts of these festivities.<\/p>\n

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Now that we\u2019ve whet your appetite and you know where to go and what to order, just choose when to come! We look forward to welcoming you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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