Illa da Galera
Illa da Galera is an islet in A Coruña, Galicia. Illa da Galera is situated nearby to the work of art Rose Compass, as well as near the scenic viewpoint Torre de Hércules.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Tower of Hercules and Aquarium Finisterrae.
Tower of Hercules
Photo: Fernando, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Tower of Hercules 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 centre of A Coruña, Galicia, in northwestern Spain. Tower of Hercules is situated 310 metres south of Illa da Galera.
Aquarium Finisterrae
Museum
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Aquarium Finisterrae is an aquarium located in A Coruña, Galicia, Spain. It is an interactive centre of the sciences of marine biology and oceanography. Aquarium Finisterrae is situated 560 metres southwest of Illa da Galera.
Rose Compass
Work of art
Photo: D.Rovchak, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Rose Compass is a work of art, which is situated 220 metres south of Illa da Galera.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Monte Alto and San Roque de Fóra.
San Roque de Fóra
Neighborhood
Photo: Jose Luis Cernadas Iglesias, CC BY 2.0.
San Roque de Fóra is a neighborhood.
Illa da Galera
Latitude
43.38863° or 43° 23′ 19″ northLongitude
-8.40728° or 8° 24′ 26″ westOpen location code
8CMH9HQV+F3OpenStreetMap ID
way 70760587OpenStreetMap feature
natural=coastlineOpenStreetMap feature
place=islet
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Satellite Map
Discover Illa da Galera from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Torre de Hércules and Estrada da Torre de Hércules.
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