Castro de Elvina is an Iron Age hillfort on the edge of A Coruna, a reminder that the city's history reaches well beyond its Roman lighthouse and maritime core. The excavated stone structures and hillside setting show the pre-Roman castro culture of Galicia in a form close to the city.
It is best for travellers interested in archaeology or anyone with a car or enough time to look beyond the waterfront. The site is open-air, so weather and footwear matter more than at a museum.