The history of this province starts at the end of the Middle Ages during the reign of the Catholic Monarchs of Spain. During those years this province was far smaller than today. This is because in the 1833 territorial division of Spain the

• Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park is the only national park in Galicia. It is shared between the Provinces of A Coruña and Pontevedra.
• The "Fragas" of the River Eume Natural Park extends itself throughout the Eume and Ferrol regions of Ferrolterra

Ports
• A Coruña – Major Commercial Port – Rías Altas
• Malpica – Fishing Port – Costa da Morte

• List of municipalities in A Coruña

The cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is the destination of the Way of St. James, a major historical pilgrimage route since the Middle Ages which

Airports and airfields
• Aeroporto da Lavacolla in Santiago de Compostela
• Aeroporto de Alvedro in the City of A Coruña

• Deportivo de La Coruña Spanish Segunda Division team from the City of A Coruña.
• Racing Club de Ferrol Spanish Segunda Division team