Octopus Sculpture of Paseo Marítimo Monument
Large seaside octopus sculpture on promenade
Octopus Sculpture of Paseo Marítimo at a Glance#
Address: Paseo Marítimo, A Coruña, Galicia, Spain
How to Get to Octopus Sculpture of Paseo Marítimo#
The Paseo Marítimo runs along A Coruña’s waterfront and is easily reached on foot from the city centre; local buses also stop nearby. The promenade is walkable from the Ciudad Vieja (Old Town) in under 20 minutes.
Tips for Visiting Octopus Sculpture of Paseo Marítimo#
- Walk the Paseo Marítimo at low tide to see the sculpture from several angles and to notice the interplay of sea light on its surfaces.
- Look for plaques or local guides who can explain the sculptor's intentions and the story behind its commissioning.
Best Time to Visit Octopus Sculpture of Paseo Marítimo#
Best on clear days for the best photographic contrast between sculpture and seascape.
Late spring-early autumn
May-September · 12-24°C
Pleasant coastal weather and longer evenings for waterfront walks.
Weather & Climate near Octopus Sculpture of Paseo Marítimo#
Climate
Temperate climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 7°C to 23°C. Abundant rainfall (1014 mm/year), wettest in December.
Air Quality:
AQI 40
Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
-2°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 7° - 13° | 10° | 132 mm | overcast | 89% | 4.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| February | Acceptable | 7° - 14° | 11° | 101 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.4 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.3h |
| March | Good | 8° - 15° | 11° | 78 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.2 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 9° - 16° | 12° | 85 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.5 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.3h |
| May | Good | 11° - 18° | 14° | 79 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.0 m/s | 1.5 very high | 14.5h |
| June | Very Good | 13° - 20° | 17° | 46 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 15.2h |
| July | Excellent | 15° - 22° | 19° | 29 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.8 m/s | 1.8 very high | 14.9h |
| August | Excellent | 15° - 23° | 19° | 35 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.4 m/s | 1.6 very high | 13.8h |
| September | Very Good | 14° - 22° | 18° | 67 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.4 m/s | 1.1 high | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 12° - 19° | 15° | 108 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.7 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.9h |
| November | Good | 10° - 16° | 13° | 119 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.5h |
| December | Acceptable | 8° - 14° | 11° | 135 mm | overcast | 88% | 4.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
