This title presents off the beaten track locations and doors into local culture including expanded coverage of Northern Spain. It includes themed colour highlights to cater to readers' interests and introduce them to new areas of Spain. All authors are Spain-based and experts in their respective areas of hiking, surfing and more. This work features a colour section on Green Escapes that inspires readers with ideas for top sustainable holiday options supplemented with GreenDex. Amazon.com Review From Antarctica to Zimbabwe, if you're going there, chances are Lonely Planet has been there first. With a pithy and matter-of-fact writing style, these ...

Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's Spain features gorgeous full-color photos of everything from the Balearic beaches to the cosmopolitan capitals. Our authors will guide you through the 17 semi-autonomous regions of Spain, pointing out the best restaurants, hotels, nightlife, and attractions along the way. You’ll also travel Spain like a pro with our candid advice and in-depth history of the culture. Included are accurate regional and town maps, up-to-date advice on finding the best package deals, a free color fold-out map, and an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap! ...

Fodor’s. For Choice Travel Experiences.Fodor’s helps you unleash the possibilities of travel by providing the insightful tools you need to experience the trips you want. Although you’re at the helm, Fodor’s offers the assurance of our expertise, the guarantee of selectivity, and the choice details that truly define a destination. It’s like having a friend in Spain!•Updated annually, Fodor’s Spain provides the most accurate and up-to-date information available in a guidebook.•Fodor’s Spain features options for a variety of budgets, interests, and tastes, so you make the choices to plan your trip of a lifetime.•If it’s not worth your time, it’s ...

A guide for the birder or naturalist embarking on a holiday in Mallorca with illustrations of the island by the author. It examines all parts of Mallorca with regional accounts from the Salinas de Levant's saltpans in the south, to the northern Sierras and the coast and back lanes of Cala D'Or. Pat Bishop, with her late husband Eddie Watkinson, were honorary representatives of the RSPB on the island and were partly responsible for the setting up of the first nature reserve in the Albufera. ...

The Rough Guide to Spain is the ultimate travel guide with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best Spanish attractions. Discover the vibrant regions of Spain from the outstanding art of Madrid to tapas in Barcelona and foot-stamping Flamenco in Southern Spain. New full-colour features explore the best Spanish wine, walks in Spain and Spain’s key fiestas whilst an increased Spanish language section will get you started on Catalan, Basque and Gelego. Find detailed practical advice on what to see and do in Spain whilst relying on up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels in Spain, bars in Spain, ...

The Rough Guide to Portugal is your ultimate handbook to one of Europe''s most beautiful countries. From the wine lodges of Porto and the famous resorts of the Algarve to Lisbon’s vibrant nightlife and the historic city of Évora, this guide captures all of Portugal’s highlights in a full colour intoduction. There are lively accounts of all the attractions, both well-known sights and lesser-known local gems. The top hotels, resorts, bars and restaurants are all uncovered in the detailed listings section with the new ‘Author’s Pick’ feature highlighting the very best options. There are plenty of practical tips on a ...

The Rough Guide to Andalucia is the definitive travel guide to the best attractions Andalucia has to offer. Whether you wish to explore the vibrant regions of Andalucia, taste the flavours of Andalucia’s cuisine or discover the enchanting Alhambra palace and the White Town of Ronda; the Rough Guide to Andalucia has expert advice on what to see and do in Andalucia. Full-colour features explore the Semana Santa Holy Week and Moorish Andalucia; with comprehensive coverage on Andalucia’s history, attractions and the unique flora and fauna of this stunning region. Fully updated and expanded, this guide combines up-to-date descriptions of ...

The Rough Guide to Barcelona is the ultimate guide to this intoxicating Spanish city, whether you are backpacking on a budget, or city-breaking in luxury. This up-to-date guide has a full-colour introduction that showcases the colourful streets and astonishing architecture, and there are new full-colour sections exploring Antoni Gaudi and modernism, as well as Barcelona’s exotic festivals. The city is covered neighbourhood by neighbourhood, with dozens of reviews for restaurant and hotels in Barcelona, easy-to-use maps and area highlights. With all the practical advice you need, and in-depth examinations of Catalan history, culture, music, cuisine, sport and folklore, this if ...

Make the most of your time with Rough Guide DIRECTIONS Barcelona. Slim, stylish and pocketable, the guide is an up-to-date, authoritative and user-friendly companion to one of Europe’s most energetic cities. Full-colour and richly illustrated throughout, the guide highlights the best the area has on offer from outrageous architecture to the vibrant cultural scene – giving you inspiration for things to do, 24 hours a day. You’ll find accurate information on the cities top attractions from Picasso’s earliest works to Gaudi’s famous park, as well as the regions most child-friendly attractions. There’s revised accounts of all the museums and galleries ...

Slim, stylish and pocketable, Rough Guide DIRECTIONS Algarve is an up-to-date, authoritative and user-friendly guide to this charming region. Full-colour throughout, the guide highlights the best the area has on offer from beaches and restaurants to top surf spots, museums and castles – giving you inspiration for things to do, 24 hours a day. You’ll find accurate information on the Algarve’s wealth of attractions from the main resorts to unspoilt fishing villages, bustling market towns, boat trips and nature trails. The guide also features up-to-date listings of all the hottest new places to stay, eat, drink, club and shop to ...

The Rough Guide to Barcelona is the ultimate handbook to Spain''s most dynamic destination. This seventh edition has beenthoroughly updated and revised and includes up-to-the-minute reviews ofthe city''s best restaurants, bars and clubs, to suit every budget. There are in-depthaccounts of all the sights, from the tree-lined Ramblas to the weirdand wonderful modernista architecture all over the city. There are detailed chapters on Barcelona''s history and cuisine with a section on Catalan cookery and recipes. The guide comes complete with information about day-trips outside the city and includes maps and plans for every neighbourhood. ...

Slim, stylish and pocketable, Rough Guide DIRECTIONS Mallorca is an up-to-date, authoritative and user-friendly guide to one of the Mediterranean’s most popular islands. Full-colour and richly illustrated throughout, the guide highlights the best the island has on offer from Modern art to caves and castles, churches and shrines, beaches and festivals to Prehistoric and Roman remains and gastronomic delights – giving you inspiration for things to do, 24 hours a day. You’ll find accurate information on Mallorca’s top attractions from shopping and clubbing in Palma to bird-watching in Cap de Formentor as well as the islands best child-friendly attractions. The ...

"Berlitz Pocket Guides" are both comprehensive and ultra-portable. They contain colour-coded sections which help the visitor navigate around the book quickly. They include fold-out front and back flap maps that provide instant orientation. Including user-friendly A-Z travel tips directory, they also provide practical advice and useful phrases for leisure and business travellers. Besides highlighting the top ten attractions, they also feature recommended restaurants and hotels for all budgets. ...

Make the most of your time with Rough Guide DIRECTIONS Madeira. Slim, stylish and pocketable, the guide is an up-to-date, authoritative and user-friendly companion to this stunning Portuguese outpost. Full-colour and richly illustrated throughout, the guide highlights the best Madeira has on offer from wild mountains to precipitous valleys and the most beautiful walks on which to adsorb it all – giving you inspiration for things to do, 24 hours a day. You’ll find accurate information on the regions top attractions from exploring the streets of the islands historical capital, Funchai, to the vast expanse of superb sand on Porto ...

Rough Guide DIRECTIONS Madrid is the perfect companion whether you’re on a week long break or flying visit to the popular Spanish capital. This full-colour, pocket guide includes themed sections – from the Prado museum to the bustling Rastro flea market, to help you decide what to do, 24 hours a day. As well as sightseeing and transport information ''The Ideas'' section provides all the insider knowledge on the best bars, bistros, and gourmet restaurants, all keyed to accompanying, easy-to-use maps. The language section has a useful menu reader and handy phrases to have you speaking a little Spanish by ...

Slim, stylish and pocketable, Rough Guide DIRECTIONS is the complete authoritative and user-friendly guide to Ibiza and Formentara. Thoroughly researched, it covers virtually every beach in the island, including hidden coves only accessible by foot, and picks out the finest of Formentara’s unspoilt sweeping sandy expanses. There''s opinionated advice about Ibiza''s best bars, which clubs to hit and which dance floors to dodge, as well as suggestions on where to dine, from hip fusion restaurants to economical backstreet tapas bars. All accommodation options, from boutique-chic hotels in Ibiza Town to the best value budget hostels are covered, and there''s plenty ...

Slim, stylish and pocketable, Rough Guide DIRECTIONS Lisbon is packed with ideas for long-weekends or week-long visits to this beautiful and underrated city. Full-colour throughout, this guide highlights all the top attractions from the historical palaces and churches to Lisbon’s lively clubbing scene, you''ll find something to do, 24 hours a day. The practical ‘Places’ section will help you to explore the city district by district, with every sight, restaurant, bar and shop located easy-to-use maps. The comprehensive accommodation and language sections provide all the practical information you’ll need, and there’s extra information on daytrips outside Lisbon to Sintra, upmarket ...

The Rough Guide to Mallorca & Menorca is your definitive handbook to two of the Mediterranean''s most beautiful and popular islands. From the cosmopolitan street life of Palma to Menorca’s remote prehistoric ruins, the full-colour section introduces all of the islands’ highlights. For every town and region, there are comprehensive and opinionated listings of the best hotels, bars, restaurants and clubs, plus a new ‘Author Pick’ feature to highlight the very best options. The guide provides detailed route descriptions of hikes on both islands, plus tips on bird-watching and where to find the islands’ most secluded beaches.The Rough Guide to ...

Packed with stunning photographs, easy-to-use maps, and all the information you really need to get the most from your visit! In this compact guide, our writers help you plan itineraries for short and longer stays. Complete with must-see sights on and off the beaten track as well as current hotel and restaurant recommendations. And the convenient size of the guide allows you to take it along in your pocket or handbag. Take the world in your pocket next time and travel with this handy Berlitz guide. ...

Up-beat and opinionated, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura Directions has all you need to get the most out of your trip to the islands. Glorious beaches, world-class windsurfing spots and the famous volcanoes are covered in detail, as are the stunning visitor attractions created by influential Lanzarotean artist César Manrique. The guide’s hand-picked accommodation and eating recommendations cover all the main resorts and inland villages, revealing plenty of hidden gems, such as tucked-away gourmet restaurants, beautiful coastal villas and charmingly rustic hotels. All are indicated on a series of useful maps. With a full-colour section packed with suggestions for things to do ...