Nestled along the rugged Atlantic coast of Galicia, A Coruña (or "Corunna" in English) is a city where the sea isn’t just a backdrop—it’s a way of life. But as climate change reshapes coastlines worldwide, this ancient port faces urgent questions. Rising sea levels threaten its iconic Paseo Marítimo, one of Europe’s longest seaside promenades, while warming waters disrupt traditional fishing practices.
The pescadores (fishermen) of A Coruña have long supplied pulpo á feira (Galician octopus) to tapas bars across Spain. Yet overfishing and erratic weather patterns are shrinking catches. Locals now blend tradition with innovation: sustainable aquaculture projects and "slow fish" festivals educate visitors on responsible consumption.
This 2,000-year-old Roman lighthouse, a UNESCO site, symbolizes A Coruña’s history as a crossroads. Today, it mirrors another global issue: migration. The city’s growing Latin American and North African communities inject new flavors into its cultural fabric.
Galician (galego), A Coruña’s co-official language, was once suppressed under Franco. Now, a tech-savvy generation is reclaiming it:
As the birthplace of Zara’s parent company Inditex, A Coruña grapples with fast fashion’s environmental toll. Local activists counter with:
From the Noite da Queima (bonfire night) to San Juan fireworks, A Coruña’s festivals draw crowds—and strain infrastructure. Grassroots initiatives now promote:
As A Coruña’s youth march for climate action and its artists reimagine folklore through VR, one thing is clear: this isn’t a city frozen in postcard nostalgia. It’s a living lab for how coastal communities can adapt—without losing their soul.