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At the heart of this full-colour and visually inspiring guide is a wealth of well-researched information and over 200 detailed recommendations, written by experts. From the unique geography and array of sporting activities to be found in the Pyrenees to the medieval charm of Ronda, you will find all the sights and top attractions explored in an easy-to-read A-Z format. Superb 3D laminated illustrations display the key sights in perspective and include the magnificent Mezquita of Cordoba, brought to life at the turn of a page. Clear and concise background texts cover Spain's fascinating history, tracing key events from prehistoric times up to the 21st century. Special feature pages cover topics of particular interest that give a rare glimpse into everyday life, such as 'The Basque Country and its Freedom' and 'In Search of El Duende'. You will also find the answers to some of Spain's most intriguing cultural questions such as 'What is the proper way to drink sidra?' and 'Where can you get the best and greatest variety of tapas in Spain? A comprehensive 'Practicalities' chapter covers all the essential travel advice you need, including accommodation, transport, food and drink, health, shopping, money, language and much more, not to mention useful insider tips for those travelling with children. There is a handy calendar of events to ensure you don't miss out on Spain's fabulous array of festivals and holidays taking place throughout the year. There are plenty of 'Baedeker tips' alongside the relevant places and sights information, making this guide ideal for on-the-spot reference. The guide is accompanied by a large, fully indexed, pull-out map, along with 80 detailed maps and plans within the text that clearly pin-point the best places to stay and top venues to eat and drink en route. There are 6 recommended tours specially designed to ensure you see the very best of Spain, they cover different parts of the country and range in journey length, so whatever your interests you can choose the tour to suit you and the time you have to spare. Top sights are clearly plotted along the way with the distances marked between them to help you plan your route. All of this invaluable information is contained within a handy plastic wallet that allows you to keep the guide and map together whilst ensuring that both will survive in all weather.

Table of Contents:
BACKGROUND: Sun, Sand, Sea... and much more; Facts; Natural Environment; Population, Politics, Economy; History; From Prehistoric Times to the Goths; The Moors and the Reconquista; Rise and Fall of the World Power; From the 19th to the 21st Century; Arts and Culture; Art History; Modernisme; Literature; Jewish Life in Spain; Famous People; Practicalities; Accommodation; Arrival, Before the Journey; Beaches; Children in Spain; Electricity; Emergency; Etiquette and Customs in Spain; Festivals, Holidays and Events; Food and Drink; Health; Information; Language; Literature and Film; Media; Money; Post, Communications; Prices, Discounts; Shopping; Sport and Outdoors; Time; Transport; When to Go. TOURS: Travelling in Spain; Tour 1: Through the Basque Country; Tour 2: Through A"Green SpainA"; Tour 3: The East; Tour 4: Around Madrid; Tour 5: Into Extremadura; Tour 6: Andalusia. SIGHTS FROM A to Z: Alacant, Alicante; Albacete; Alcala de Henares; Alcaniz; Almeria; Andorra; Aranjuez; Astorga; vila; 3D: Town Walls of vila; Badajoz; Baeza; A'beda; Barcelona; 3D: Sagrada Familia; Mes que un club; Bilbo, Bilbao; 3D: Guggenheim Museum Bilbao; El Burgo de Osma; Burgos; Caceres; Cadiz; Calatayud; Cartagena; Ciudad Real; In the Footsteps of Don Quixote; Ciudad Rodrigo; Cordoba; 3D: Mezquita; A Coruna, La Coruna; Costa del Azahar; Costa dels Tarrongers; Costa Blanca; Costa Brava; Costa de Cantabria; Costa Daurada, Costa Dorada; Costa de la Luz; Costa del Sol; Costa Vasca; Costa Verde; Cuenca; Donostia, San Sebastian; The Basque Country and its Freedom; El Escorial; 3D: El Escorial; Elx, Elche; Figueres, Figueras; Gasteiz, Vitoria; Gibraltar; Gijon; Girona, Gerona; Granada; 3D: Alhambra; Guadalupe; Huelva; Huesca; Iruna, Pamplona; Jaca; Jaen; Jerez de la Frontera; In Search of El Duende; Leon; Lizarra, Estella; Lleida, Lerida; Logrono; Lugo; Madrid; Malaga; Merida; Montserrat; Murcia; Ourense, Orense; Oviedo; Palencia; Parque Nacional de Donana; Picos de Europa; Plasencia; Ponferrada; Pontevedra; Rias Gallegas; Ripoll; Ronda; The Corrida - The Last Bastion of Machismo; Sagunt, Sagunto; Salamanca; Santander; Santiago de Compostela; 3D: Catedral de Santiago; The Way of St James; Santillana del Mar; Segovia; 3D: Alcazar; La Seu d'Urgell, Seo de Urgel; Sevilla; Sierra Nevada; Siguenza; Soria; Tarazona; Tarragona; Teruel; Toledo; Trujillo; Valencia; Valladolid; Vigo; Zamora; Zaragoza. Glossary; Index; List of Maps and Illustrations; Photo Credits; Publishers Information.

About the Author :
Since 1827, Baedeker has set a benchmark for guidebooks and remains the most famous and cherished travel brand in the world. With over 50 titles available, the range is ever-expanding to keep up with the needs of today's travelers.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9783829765503
  • Publisher: Mairdumont Gmbh & Co. Kg
  • Publisher Imprint: MAIRDUMONT GmbH & Co. KG
  • Height: 192 mm
  • No of Pages: 700
  • Series Title: Baedeker Guides
  • ISBN-10: 3829765509
  • Publisher Date: 18 Sep 2008
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Width: 127 mm


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