India, Jan. 9 -- In Spain, there's no shortage of beach towns where you'll find sandy stretches or rocky coastlines and crystal-clear, turquoise water. But these beautiful destinations haven't exactly been kept secret. So, you'll also find crowds-and lots of them. Instead of piling up with other tourists at beaches in major hubs like Barcelona or Marbella, do as the locals do and escape to Xabia.

This Costa Blanca town has cemented itself as a summertime getaway for Spaniards, whether theyre in search of sunny days spent lounging on the beach or epic adventures that involve hiking to the top of a mountain for coastal views. Against all odds, it's remained under the radar, even as cities like Valencia to the north, Alicante to the south, ...