While hopping between two of Spain's most famous coastal cities, stop in an under-the-radar beach town to explore ancient architecture and hidden coves.

Nothing ruins that dream European vacation quicker than having to share it with millions of other tourists, so make a beeline for these crowd-free spots.

Torralba de Ribota is lucky in many ways. It might seem to be in the middle of nowhere but it’s a short drive from the town ...