The little-known seaside town that’s Spain’s most affordable Easter break

A LESSER-KNOWN seaside city has been tipped as Spain's most affordable Easter break.

With flights from £42, the Galican port town of A Coruna, offers the best value break for travellers this spring.

According to AI travel company Speakspots.com, the average daily budget for ACoruñaover the Easter break is £193 – £102 below what the average daily spend is of a four-night break in April.

According to the study, travellers are prepared to spend £295 a day on holiday – including a £135 average per night accommodation cost, £91 spent on food, and £68 set aside for activities.

The main airport serving ACoruña is situated only seven kilometres from the city centre making it affordable and convenient.

is the only airline to offer direct flights from the UK, and the airport is located is situated seven kilometres from the city centre.

Just a few hours drive away from the renowned San Sebastian, A Coruna sits within Northwestern Spain.

With sweeping coastal views and highs of around 23C in spring, it offers six urban beaches for those wanting to soak up some rays.

Reviewers online talk of the “beautiful” city “exceeding” their expectations.

One delighted visitor wrote on Tripadvisor: “Recently visited A Coruna and have got to say it is such a beautifully underrated city.

“So many people talk about in northern Spain as the place to go.

“I honestly liked A Coruna more. This city is an absolute secret gem waiting to be discovered.”

Another social media user put: “It's got everything a medium city needs: sea, beaches, plenty of things to do and see, lovely old town and some of the best food to be found in Spain.”

The port town is probably most well-known for its Roman lighthouse – the world's only existing one still in operation.

Built in the first century, the Tower of Hercules looks its best just before sunset.

It's also a site, with some of the walls of the medieval old town still standing.

With historical links to fishing and its trading port, the town boasts a range of culinary delights for all budgets.

At the heart of the walled city you will find a mix of bars and restaurants where locals and holidaymakers congregate from late afternoon.

Alternatively, head to San Carlos Gardens for one of the best vantage points of the city port.

A Coruna's coastal location makes it perfect for those wanting a longer stay with added day trips.

One of the most popular options is a or bus journey to Santiago de Compostela – known for the pilgrimage route.

Just two hours away, is Catedrales Beach which offers a view of beautiful rock formations at low tide, and boat trips to Rias Baixas are popular with those interested in wine tasting tours.

There's a wide range of places to bed down in A Coruna – well-known names include DoubleTree by and Melia and Resorts.

For those on a budget, apartments are on offer from less than £50 a night, according to .