But beware, there are also parades in the city where the effort and creativity put in throughout the year dazzle locals and tourists alike with spectacular costumes full of color, joy, and symbolism.

If this is your first time in A Coruña, make a note of these dates to enjoy a unique carnival.

Saturday 7. Music and lyrics contest for dance troupes. Presented by David Amor.

Where? At the Opera House at 6:00 p.m.

Friday 13. Enthronement of the God Momo.

Where? At the Atalaya de San Roque - Campo da Leña at 9:00 p.m.

Saturday 14. Costume, choreography, and originality contest for dance troupes. Float contest.

The parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Juana de Vega, passing through Mina square and Cantones until reaching María Pita.

Tuesday 17th. One of the big days of our carnival. This day will feature different activities concentrated in the same area:

* 'Andar do Antroido' dedicated to the Kilomberos de Monte Alto.

Where? On La Torre street from 2:30 p.m.

* Children's and family choqueiros/as competitions

Where? At Campo da Leña from 5:00 p.m.

* Choqueiros contest

Where? On La Torre street starting at 8:00 p.m. 

Wednesday, February 18. Parade of the Burial of the Sardine and Antroido to San Amaro Beach. Followed by the Dethronement of the God Momo.

The route will begin at the Circo de Artesáns at 8:30 p.m.

Saturday 21. Antroido Pequeno (Little Carnival)

The party will take place on La Torre-San Juan streets, Campo da Leña, Humor square, La Marina avenue, and the Old Town from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

1. Going up to the Tower of Hercules

2. Eating a handmade ice-cream while walking by La Marina

3. Going shopping in Real street

4. Having a chocolate con churros in El Timón or Bonilla a la Vista

5. Strolling by La Marina and Cantones

6. Enjoying the sunset from the Ventana al Atlántico

7. Taking a selfie with the octopus sculpture at the seaside promenade

8. Visiting the Rosa de los Vientos

9. Running by the sculptural park of the Tower of Hercules

10. Surfing in Matadero beach

11. Going up to the best panoramic view of A Coruña: San Pedro Mountain

12. Reading a book in Azcárraga square

13. Wandering San Carlos Garden

14. Visiting the Humor square

15. Walking around the Old City in the morning

16. Living San Juan's night

17. Swimming in As Lapas beach

18. Getting lost in Gerión's maze

19. Buying a book in Libro Antiguo Fair

20. Seeing the Batalla Naval

21. Going to a concert in Noites de María Pita 

22. Enjoying a good specialty coffee

23. Diving into San Amaro beach in winter

24. Wandering the Feira das Marabillas

25. Having breakfast with sea views

26. Taking a picture under the Caracola sculpture

27. Shopping in Lugo square and visiting its market

28. Finding out the modernist buildings in the city

29. Dining out at sunset in Orzán beach

30. Visiting an exhibition in Kiosko Alfonso

31. Tasting a Betanzos style tortilla

32. Grazing and drinking wine in Galera, Estrella, Olmos or Barrera streets

33. Watching the stars in Casa de las Ciencias

34. Visiting Picasso's house

35. Seeing someone in the Obelisco as a meeting point

36. Drinking an Estrella Galicia beer

37. Visiting San Nicolás church

38. Going to the DOMUS

39. Greeting the seals and Gaston in the aquarium

40. Going to the Colón or Rosalía de Castro theatre

41. Visiting the castle of San Antón

42. Taking a picture in María Pita square

43. Riding the seaside promenade by bike

44. Going to a concert in the Coliseum

45. Watching the Galicia Symphonic Orchestra at the Opera House

46. Going to the Estrella Galicia Museum

47. Visiting the Elviña fort

48. Hanging out to the biggest disco of Galicia

49. Watching a Deportivo de A Coruña football game in Riazor Stadium

50. Enjoying comic world in Viñetas desde o Atlántico

A total of 33 establishments will offer special menus featuring pork shoulder with turnip greens from February 6 to March 8 for the eleventh edition of 'Lacónicas, las Jornadas del Lacón con Grelos' (pork shoulder with turnip greens Festival).

Each menu will consist of a starter (soup or similar), a main course (laconada) and a classic dessert (filloas and/or orejas), as well as a drink and coffee (optional).

If you want to enjoy one of the star dishes of Galician cuisine, take advantage and visit one of the restaurants participating in this edition.

Everything feels different when you are falling in love and during this San Valentine's Day, A Coruña will conquer you in every sense. It can attract your taste to the Jornadas Lacónicas (gastronomic days to eat pork shoulder) or your sight with the colours of the Antroido (Carnival), meanwhile let your hearing flow with a cultural programme that will fill theatres and streets up.

During this month, the city invites you to live its tradition, gastronomy and culture of living. So, February becomes a perfect opportunity to let you surprise by A Coruña.

Check out our leisure guide to not miss anything!