Coruna used to be spelt "Corunna".
Importantly, the n has a squiggle over it. This adds authenticity and is regarded as a good thing (if you can find how to do it on your computer).
Coruna is in Spain but on 16 January 1809 the French and British had a nasty battle there.
The British, having been chased northwards through Spain (by the French) arrived in Coruna expecting to catch a ferry back to Blighty. The ferry was late and Sir John Moore was killed but the French were repulsed until the ferry arrived.
Presumably in order to prevent similar catastrophes in the future, a big modern marina was built in Coruna a few year ago, and this is where we now find ourselves.
Marina Coruna is excellent apart from its tumble drier..
The staff however, are extremely excellent and also speak English.
Marina Coruna
After an extended stay in UK we returned to our Albatross in Coruna Marina.
Next day we motored over to Marina Seca.
Marina Seca is run by the same excellent people as Marina Coruna but it also has a boat lift and hard-standing. There is unfortunately no tumble drier at Marina Seca.
Albatross ashore
We hope to welcome many of our friends aboard again next year for exciting voyages along the Atlantic coasts and Rias of Spain and Portugal.
