{"id":194107,"date":"2025-06-18T10:04:22","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T10:04:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/194107\/"},"modified":"2025-06-18T10:04:22","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T10:04:22","slug":"visitors-guide-to-a-coruna-in-spain-for-european-jumping-championships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/194107\/","title":{"rendered":"Visitors\u2019 guide to A Coruna in Spain for European Jumping Championships"},"content":{"rendered":"
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    The FEI European Showjumping Championships<\/a> will take place at Casas Novas Equestrian Center, which is located near A Coru\u00f1a in Spain on 16 to 20 July.<\/p>\n

    The centre is a major hub of equestrian sport in north-western Spain and the venue of a Longines FEI World Cup qualifier for nearly a decade. This event marks the 25th birthday of Casas Novas.<\/p>\n


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    A Coru\u00f1a will be the third Spanish city to have hosted the showjumping Euros, after Gij\u00f3n and Madrid.<\/p>\n

    How to get to A Coru\u00f1a in Spain<\/p>\n

    By plane: closest airport is A Coru\u00f1a (13.5 miles): direct flights from London Gatwick with Vueling. Santiago de Compostela (38 miles): direct flights from UK with Ryanair from London Stansted or Vueling from London Gatwick.<\/p>\n

    By train: closest station is in Uxes, Arteixo (nine miles) after which you need to take a bus\/taxi.<\/p>\n


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    By ferry: closest port is Santander. Brittany Ferries sails from Portsmouth (24 hours) or Plymouth (20 hours), and then you
    have a further 4hr 30min drive along the scenic northern coast.<\/p>\n

    Parking: available on-site, but exact allocation yet to be confirmed.<\/p>\n

    Where to stay near A Coru\u00f1a in Spain<\/p>\n

    There are plenty of hotels and B&Bs within five miles. The equestrian centre is only four miles from the coast, so is well set up for tourism; you could even book a beachfront villa. Check out our helpful guide to places to stay in A Coru\u00f1a.<\/p>\n

    Things to do in the local area<\/p>\n

    This event gives you a great reason to enjoy the early summer sun on Spain\u2019s Galician coast, so why not extend your stay and enjoy what the local area has to offer?<\/p>\n

    There are dozens of beaches within a short drive of the equestrian centre, with a mix of rocks, white sand and turquoise waters, and renowned for good surf. The vibe is much like that of Cornwall, with a rugged coastline and big swell. For those keen on catching waves, check out Praia de Razo, which is exclusively for surfers.<\/p>\n

    The most famous local monument is A Coru\u00f1a\u2019s Tower of Hercules, the oldest working Roman lighthouse in the world. The medieval town set on the peninsula is also well worth a visit.<\/p>\n

    For foodies, this region \u2013 Galicia \u2013 is known for its outstanding seafood, an \u201cAtlantic cuisine\u201d rather than Mediterranean. The iconic dish is octopus with olive oil, potatoes and paprika, but you can also sample barnacles, squid, prawns and cod with raisins!<\/p>\n

    How to follow the action<\/p>\n

    After an enjoyable day of watching the showjumping you won\u2019t want to miss our interviews with the top riders, analysis of the action and beautiful photography capturing the highlights. To read without limits you\u2019ll need to sign up for a Horse & Hound website subscription, which gives you instant access, wherever you are, from as little as \u00a31 a week. Sign up now<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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    \"Joe\t<\/p>\n

    \t\t\tJoe Stockdale and eBanking, pictured jumping at Royal Windsor, are among the British nominated entries for the European Showjumping Championships.
    \n\t\t\tCredit: Peter Nixon\t\t<\/p>\n

    \"Longines\t<\/p>\n

    \t\t\tCredit: Longines Global Champions Tour\t\t<\/p>\n

    \"Donald\t<\/p>\n

    \t\t\tDonald Whitaker riding Millfield Colette <\/p>\n

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    \t\t\tCredit: Future\t\t<\/p>\n


    \n\tStay in touch with all the news in the run-up to and throughout the major shows and events during 2025 with a Horse & Hound subscription.\u00a0    Subscribe today<\/a>\u00a0for all you need to know ahead of these major events, plus online reports on the action as it happens from our\u00a0expert team of reporters\u00a0and in-depth analysis in our special commemorative magazines. Have a subscription already?\u00a0Set up your\u00a0unlimited website access now<\/a> \n<\/p>\n

    \t\t\"Martha<\/p>\n


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    \n\t\t\t\tMartha is an experienced journalist who is mad-keen on horses and dogs. Her reporting CV includes the Paris Olympics, European championships, Aachen World Equestrian Festival and World Cup finals. After growing up with assorted liver and white springer spaniels, she enjoyed 14 years with two rescue dogs. Now, her constant companion is Fidget, an extremely energetic and habitually muddy black and white springer. Martha has written on topics as diverse as a top horse\u2019s clone to the best GPS trackers for dogs, as well as equestrian and rural matters for Country Life, The Field, The Times, The Spectator and The Telegraph alongside Horse & Hound. \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n

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