05/05/2026
In the Atlantic North, A Coruña displays a distinct elegance: bright, cultured, and profoundly
literary. Emilia Pardo Bazán, one of the great European voices of the late 19th century, was
born here. She transformed her city into "Marineda," the immortal setting for many of her
novels.
Walking through the historic centre is like strolling among centuries-old façades, accompanied by the evocative sound of the sea. Her birthplace was located on Rúa Rego de Auga; today,
the Emilia Pardo Bazán House Museum, also home to the Royal Galician Academy, is located
on Calle Tabernas. From there, a walk along the promenade leading to the Méndez Núñez
Gardens will take you to her sculpture facing the sea, a reminder that literature and landscape
here go hand in hand.