Insight Guides: Spain
Insight Guides (Verlag)
978-981-282-258-1 (ISBN)
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This brand new edition Insight Guide to Spain features illuminating text written by expert, local writers alongside inspiring full-colour photography. This new edition contains over 250 brand-new photographs, vividly bringing Spain and its people to life at the turn of a page. The top attractions, such as the galleries of Madrid and the Santiago de Compestela are highlighted to help you plan your trip priorities, and a brand new 'Best of' section features recommendations on many exclusively Spanish experiences. These include the Teatre-Museu Dali, Parc Nacional de Ordesa, and traditional fiestas that occur throughout the year. An in-depth 'Places' section covers the entire country, from the windmill-dotted plains of Castilla-la Mancha to the perched pueblos blancos of Andalusia, this guide features all of Spain's cities and diverse regions. All the principal sites are cross-referenced by number to the accompanying full-colour maps found throughout the guide, whilst additional maps inside the front and back covers enable instant orientation and easy navigation at a glance. This new edition also has a brand new Editor's Choice section, with illustrated spreads featuring the author's take on the most quirky and interesting things to do during your trip. Colour-coded sections explore Spain's intriguing history and also provide fascinating features, giving a rare insight into the culture and heritage of Spain and its people. A comprehensive 'Travel Tips' section covers transport, accommodation for all budgets, eating out, nightlife, shopping, museums, and much more. A quick-reference A-Z section of further practical information includes useful contact telephone numbers, invaluable travel information for people with disabilities and for those travelling with children, to ensure your trip goes smoothly. The unique combination of insightful exploration alongside practical advice means that this guide truly is a pleasure to read before, during and after your visit.
Introduction: Best of Spain; Bienvenidos; The Spanish People. History: Decisive Dates; Prehistory to Visigoths; Muslim Spain; Age of Empire; The Civil War; Democracy and Autonomy. Features: Spanish Painting; Flamenco; The Bulls; Outdoor Activities; Food and Wine; Wildlife. Insights: Mini Features: Spain's Gypsies; Regional Autonomy; Spanish Wine; Cafe Life; Holy Week; Santiago Legend; inspirational Island. Photo Features: Fiestas; Castles; Gardens; Gaudi; Guggenheim. Places: Introduction; Madrid; Madrid Province; Castilla y Leon; Castilla-la Mancha; Extremadura; Seville; Cordoba; Granada; Andalusia; Valencia and Murcia; Barcelona; Catalonia; Aragon; Navarre and La Rioja; The Basque Country; Cantabria and Asturias; Galicia; Canary Islands; Balearic Islands. Travel Tips: Transport; Accommodation; Activities; A-Z Practical Information; Language; Further Reading. Maps: Spain; Madrid; Madrid Province; Castilla y Leon; Segovia; Castilla-la Mancha; Toledo; Extremadura; Seville; Cordoba; Granada; Andalusia; Valencia; Valencia and Murcia; Barcelona; Costa Brava; Catalonia; Aragon; Basque Country Navarre and La Rioja; Cantabria and Asturias; Galicia; Canary Islands; Balearic Islands.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 6.1.2011 |
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Reihe/Serie | Insight Guides Main Series |
Verlagsort | London |
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 157 x 223 mm |
Themenwelt | Reiseführer ► Europa ► Spanien |
ISBN-10 | 981-282-258-5 / 9812822585 |
ISBN-13 | 978-981-282-258-1 / 9789812822581 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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