LA CORUNA, Spain -- The Galicia region is now reaping the fruits of a decade-old decision to position itself at the forefront of Spanish film and TV production, with animation like "Zombie Western ...

Read our guide to the best things to do on a short break in La Coruña, as recommended by Telegraph Travel. ... Galicia, Spain 14 October 2015 10:54am BST Gift this article free Copy link ...

Span-		ish director Angel de la Cruz was stunned last year when the producer of his dark comedy "The Dead Go Quickly" pulled the plug on the project after five days of shooting.

But perhaps the main attraction is the Plaza de María Pita, named after a local heroine, and home to a 10-metre bronze monument of the Galician legend. During the 16th century, she warned the town of ...

As night falls, the Plaza Maria Pita in La Coruna, Galicia, Spain, transforms into a magical wonderland with its illuminated buildings and fountains Credit: Alamy. The Galican port town, A Coruna ...

La Coruña, gateway to Galicia and closest European port to New York, features a wealth of open spaces, parks and pristine beaches. This easily walkable town is brimful of culture, fine arts ...

Often overlooked in favour of other, better known, Spanish destinations, La Coruña (or A Coruña, as the locals call it), in the north-west of the Iberian Peninsula, is the gateway to Galicia.

An unfussy mid-range option just one block back from Playa del Orzan (1) at Calle Comandante Fontanes 19, Hotel Zenit Coruna (7) (00 34 981 218484; zenithoteles.com) has doubles from €53, room only.

According to La Voz de Galicia, Santiago de Compostela was ranked as one of the top cities in Spain for nightlife. Galicia's has many bars, clubs, and venues that are open until the early hours.