Berlitz Spain Pocket Guide

Physically and culturally diverse, Spain holds enormous appeal for both the adventurous traveller and the dedicated sunseeker. This guide takes you beyond the famous "costas" into beautiful cities, tiny fishing villages, fine palaces and imposing fortresses.

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This guide to Spain covers all the main regions and cities of Spain, area by area, in an easily navigable format, as well as providing a guide to the Costas, Balearic and Canary Islands. Descriptions of tourist attractions include Roman ruins, Moorish fortresses, stunning architecture including Madrid's Palacio Real, Barcelona's Sagrada Familia, Granada's Alhambra, Cordoba's La Mezquita and Sevilla's Cathedral, as well as Spain's fabulous museums. The country's varied landscapes are also described, including the resorts of the Costa del Sol, the rugged Costa Brava and soaring Pyrenees. The guide contains background historical information, advice on shopping and entertainment and the low-down on Spanish cuisine. There is an A-Z of practical information, listings of recommended hotels and restaurants and useful expressions in Spanish. Special features cover topics ranging from the running of the bulls to tapas. Maps show Spain, Barcelona and Madrid, and there are dozens of colour photographs throughout.