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A Coruña is a compact, easily walkable city built around its bay and the Torre de Hércules peninsula, with the world's longest urban seafront promenade (13 km) wrapping the entire coastline. Most attractions are reachable on foot; for longer trips, the urban bus network (Compañía de Tranvías) accepts small dogs in carriers, the Renfe Avant and Alvia trains reach Santiago de Compostela in 30 minutes and Madrid in around 4h, and A Coruña airport (LCG) connects to the major Spanish hubs.
| Mode | Policy | Tip |
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| Compañía de Tranvías (City Bus) | Small dogs in a closed carrier are permitted. Assistance dogs travel free without restrictions. Large dogs uncontained are not allowed; drivers can refuse boarding. | 💡 |
| Renfe Avant & Alvia (National Rail) | Small dogs under 10 kg in a closed carrier (max 60×35×35 cm) travel for around €25 on Alvia long-distance trains and free on regional Avant services to Santiago de Compostela and Vigo. Larger dogs require advance authorisation and must be muzzled and leashed. Guide dogs travel free. The Alvia A Coruña–Madrid takes about 4 h. | 💡 |
| A Coruña Airport (LCG) | Small dogs in cabin on most flights operated from LCG (Iberia, Vueling, Air Europa) subject to carrier rules (typically up to 8 kg combined dog + carrier). Hold transport available for larger dogs. The airport is around 10 km south of the centre; bus line E reaches the city in 30 minutes. | 💡 |
| Taxi & Ride-hailing | Local taxis are plentiful and most drivers accept small dogs; for larger dogs confirm before boarding. Cabify operates in the city; Uber coverage is limited. | 💡 |
A Coruña's Paseo Marítimo is the world's longest urban seafront promenade at around 13 km, wrapping continuously from the Marina galleries past the Riazor and Orzán beaches, around the Torre de Hércules peninsula and back along the Atlantic coast to the Castillo de San Antón. It is flat, wide, fully dog-friendly on lead, and is the single best way to see the city with a dog. A vintage tram (Tranvía) runs along the seafront in summer; dogs are not permitted on board.