Exploring

- A lively, graphic, full-color guidebook to Spain, from Madrid and Malaga to the mountain fastnesses of the Pyrenees. - Color photography and archival and other illustrations throughout; zingy captions. - Intelligent, opinionated writing by Adam Hopkins and Gabrielle Macphedran. - Solid travel reportage on every region punctuated by lively sidebars on Spain's Roman, Moorish, and Catholic past, plus articles on Spanish culture, from bullfighting to the visionary architect Gaudi. - What to see and do, plus walking tours in Madrid and Barcelona. - Special rating system identifying not-to-be-missed sights. - To-the-point reviews of dining and lodging. - Key planning information. - Over 25 detailed maps and plans. - Comprehensive destination/topic index.