Day 41 - A Coruña

Rest Day in A Coruña
Walking distance - 6 miles .

We left Muxía after enjoying a lovely café con leche and a delicious croissant. From there, we settled in for a three-hour bus ride to A Coruña. Once we arrived at the bus station, we decided to take an Uber to our hotel since it was about a 30-minute walk and hotter than molasses outside! Our Uber driver was a really nice guy from Colombia, and he got us to the hotel in no time.
We dropped off our suitcases and immediately headed out to explore. Our hotel is only about half a block from the beach, and what a beautiful beach it is. We found a little café where we could enjoy a drink and some appetizers while waiting for our room to be ready. We spent a couple of hours relaxing, sipping wine, and watching people stroll by and enjoy the day.
When we returned to the hotel, we were in for a wonderful surprise. We had been upgraded to a top-floor corner suite! It was bittersweet knowing we would only be spending four nights in such a lovely room. The view overlooked the ocean, and it was absolutely beautiful.
After resting for a bit, we decided that sitting still just isn’t in our nature, so we headed back out. It was siesta time when we started walking, but the shops were just beginning to reopen—which was perfect because we do enjoy a little shopping! Before the day was over, we had walked about six miles exploring the city.
One of the things I love most about Spain is seeing families and friends gathered together. The beaches were full, the pools were busy, music was playing, and people were simply enjoying each other’s company. It’s something I wish we saw more of back home—the sense of community and togetherness.
Later, we found a wonderful restaurant where we enjoyed a fresh salad, some delicious Padrón peppers, and, of course, a nice glass of wine. We also stopped at the store to pick up some goodies for tomorrow because tomorrow is officially a beach day.
As the evening came to a close, we took another walk along the beach and watched the sunset. Tomorrow’s plan is simple: sit on the beach, listen to an audiobook, watch the people, hear the waves rolling in, and enjoy the art of doing absolutely nothing.
Buen Camino!Read more