About This Book
The Rough Guide to Spain is the definitive guide to this captivating country, with in-depth coverage of everything from its classic cities to hidden island beaches.
With stunning photography to inspire you and clear maps to steer you, this guide will ensure you discover the best of Spain, whether it's ticking off GaudĂ's stunning architectural masterpieces in Barcelona, hiking in the magnificent Picos de Europa, admiring Granada's splendid Alhambra, or taking part in one of the country's fabulously vibrant fiestas. Insider reviews reveal the best places to eat, sleep and party with something for every budget, whether you want to stay in a majestic parador, sip sherry in Jerez, bar-hop in Madrid or nab a table at one of Catalunya's hottest restaurants.
Make the most of your holiday with the Rough Guide to Spain.
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Table of contents
- Contents 3
- INTRODUCTION 4
- Where to go 5
- Author picks 11
- When to go 13
- Things not to miss 14
- Itineraries 24
- BASICS 26
- Getting there 27
- Getting around 30
- Accommodation 34
- Food and drink 38
- The media 43
- Festivals 43
- Culture and etiquette 45
- Sports and outdoor activities 46
- Travelling with children 50
- Travel essentials 51
- THE GUIDE 58
- 1 Madrid 58
- 2 Around Madrid 124
- 3 Castilla-La Mancha and Extremadura 170
- 4 AndalucĂa 222
- 5 Castilla y LeĂłn and La Rioja 368
- 6 Euskal Herria: the PaĂs Vasco and Navarra 444
- 7 Cantabria and Asturias 496
- 8 Galicia 542
- 9 AragĂłn 594
- 10 Barcelona 640
- 11 Catalunya 704
- 12 Valencia and Murcia 790
- 13 The Balearic Islands 846
- CONTEXTS 890
- History 891
- Wildlife 907
- Flamenco 913
- Books 917
- Language 923
- SMALL PRINT & INDEX 931