Beautiful city 'just as good as Ibiza' but with hardly any tourists

A beautiful city in northern Spain has been named "just as good as Ibiza" but without all the tourists.

Galicia, located on Spain's Atlantic coast, is often praised as a quiet alternative to one of Spain's biggest party hotspots.

The beautiful city is known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes.

According to The Sun, the region is home to some of Spain's newest party hotspots where the beaches are "just as wild" as the nightclubs.

The newspaper recommended La Coruña, Vigo, Lugo and Santiago de Compostela for making the most of the nightlife.

Galicia has a unique cultural identity shaped by its Celtic roots, historical influences, and language (Galician), which is closely related to Portuguese.

The region is famous for its traditional music, dance, and festivals, including the popular pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela, where the remains of St. James are said to be buried.

The city is surrounded by a golden bay split into two beaches: Playa de Riazor and Playa de Orzan.

While the tranquil Playa de Orzan offers an ideal setting for recovering from a hangover, nearby Playa de Riazor is excellent for engaging in watersports.

La Coruña is also known as the "Crystal City" for its gleaming sun, as well as being the birthplace of fashion powerhouse, Zara.

Another popular city in the area is Santiago de Compostela, the final stop on the famous pilgrimage, the Camino de Santiago.

According to La Voz de Galicia, Santiago was named one of the top cities in Spain for nightlife. Drinks in the region are relatively low, with cans of beer for just £2.50 (€3) and glasses of regional wine for £3 (€3.50).

Coffees are around £1.30 (€1.50) and you can grab a menu del dia for as little as £12.80 (€15). Visiting Galician cities in the summer is ideal where temperatures oscillate between 22-25C.

In addition to its coastline, Galicia is home to several natural parks and reserves, offering opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, and outdoor activities.

The Rías Baixas, a series of estuaries along the southwestern coast, are particularly scenic and provide habitat for a variety of wildlife.

There are direct flights to Galicia from the UK. Direct flights usually depart from London Gatwick Airport, London Stansted Airport, and Edinburgh Airport.

Travellers have been boasting about the beautiful place on TripAdvisor. One user said: "My husband and I were fortunate to travel to Galicia with family friends during our recent trip to Spain. The drive from Madrid was a little more than 5 hours, but well worth the trip. It is like traveling to a different country. Lush green mountains and gorgeous vistas.

"Pulpo (octopus) is great in Galicia. We had pulp at a small bar in downtown Ribadeo close to the town square with the playground. I don't remember the name. They also serve their white wine in small tea pots and you drink from short dishes.

"We paid about 8 euros each to have a local guy take us around in his boat from the harbor in Ribadeo. It lasted about a half hour to forty-five minutes. Well worth the great views."

A second user said: "Great scenery and fantastic people. Hotels with personal attention and splendid service."