About Ciudad Escolar/ Ciudad Deportiva Lifestyle and Real Estate Options

Ciudad Escolar is located next to the Riazor municipality and is also known as the School City and the Sports City.  Antonio Tenreiro, an architect who proposed the creation of the university complex designed the School of Commerce, Nautical School, School of Teaching, and the Institute of Middle School. 

An active and modern lifestyle with beach access and sea views is offered in this area of education and sports.

Various restaurants provide dining options in the residential area.  Among the frequented places is Bodega Faba in Av. Gran Canaria that serves pork dishes and sausages.  In Av. San Roque de Afuera, Il Milenio offers a pasta and pizza restaurant.  

Parrillada La Estancia in Av. de Labañou has outdoor seating and specialises in barbecues and grill.  Istambul in Ronda de Outeiro serves Turkish cuisine and El Almendro in Av. Gran Canaria prepares Galician dishes and is also an ideal place to take children.

Housing options in the area include luxurious penthouses and modern flats with views of the surrounding city and the sea.

Educational centres in the area include UNED - Universidad Nacional De Educación A Distancia (National University of Distance Education), Centro Universitario de Riazor - UDC (University Center of Riazor - UDC), Escuela Técnica Superior de Náutica y Máquinas - UDC (Higher Technical School of Nautical and Machines - UDC), Normal - Espacio de Intervención Cultural – UDC, Conservatorio Superior de Música (Conservatory of Music), Escola Oficial de Idiomas (Official Language School), and the Universidad Senior A Coruña (Senior University A Coruña).  

Instituto de Educación Secundaria Salvador de Madariaga (Salvador de Madariaga Secondary Education Institute) and IES Rafael Dieste ( Rafael Dieste Institute) offer high school education.