Cala de Ornela

Cala de Ornela is a bay in , , .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Tower of Hercules and Costa de Dexo.

The is the oldest known extant Roman lighthouse. Built in the 1st century, the tower is located on a peninsula about 2.4 km from the center of , Galicia, in northwestern Spain.

Nature reserve
is a nature reserve.

Public building
The is an institution dedicated to the study of Galician culture and especially the Galician language; it promulgates norms of grammar, spelling, and vocabulary and works to promote the language.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include A Coruña and A Pescaría.

is a large port in in northwest Spain, with a population of 249,000 in 2024. Its sights reflect its heritage as a fortified harbour much battered by other nations.

Suburb
Photo: Zarateman, CC0.
is a suburb.

Suburb
is a suburb.

Cala de Ornela

Latitude
43.3989° or 43° 23′ 56″ north
Longitude
-8.3378° or 8° 20′ 16″ west
Open location code
8CMH9MX6+HV
Open­Street­Map ID
node 6551927095
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­bay
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Satellite Map

Discover Cala de Ornela from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Costa Neira and Rasa.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Fonte Ornela and Furna do Ollo Pequeno.

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