Praza da Palloza

Praza da Palloza is a small, quiet square in A Coruña, in the Spanish region of Galicia, set in the Cuatro Caminos neighborhood just steps from the port.

How do you get to Praza da Palloza?

The square sits in Cuatro Caminos, one of A Coruña's more residential districts, close to the harbor front. It isn't part of the city's main tourist core, so it tends to be visited by locals from the surrounding streets and by travelers looking to see a side of A Coruña beyond the usual circuit. The easiest way in is on foot or by city bus — a walk from Plaza de María Pita or the port promenade takes only a short while and passes through an authentic, everyday stretch of the city.

What will you find on the square?

Praza da Palloza is a green, low-key plaza lined with trees, with a small children's playground and a fountain. An underground car park sits beneath it, making the square a useful landmark for drivers looking for parking in this part of town. Its most distinctive feature is a monument dedicated to the "cigarreras" — the women who once worked at the neighboring Fábrica de Tabacos, the former tobacco factory. That factory building, which still stands next to the square, today houses the A Coruña Provincial Court (Audiencia Provincial).

Why does this square matter to A Coruña?

The cigarreras monument is more than decoration — it marks the role these women played in the city's economic and social history. The tobacco factory was, for decades, one of the region's largest employers, and the cigarreras became part of A Coruña's local identity. With the old factory standing right beside it, Praza da Palloza is a spot where industrial architecture meets the memory of the people who shaped the city's story.

When is the best time to visit?

The square works well year-round — its tree cover offers shade and a cooler spot in summer, while spring and autumn make it a pleasant short stop while exploring Cuatro Caminos and the nearby port. With its playground, it's an easy stop for families, and its calm atmosphere offers a contrast to the busier tourist spots in central A Coruña.

Frequently asked questions

Where exactly is Praza da Palloza located? The square is in the Cuatro Caminos neighborhood of A Coruña, near the city's port.

What does the monument on the square commemorate? It honors the cigarreras, the women who worked at the former Fábrica de Tabacos next to the square.

Is there anything for children on the square? Yes, Praza da Palloza has a small children's playground.

Is parking available nearby? Yes, there's an underground car park beneath the square, convenient for anyone visiting this part of the city by car.