Full-color throughout! Free full-color, foldout map. Completely updated everyyear. Insider advice on avoiding the crowds as you hit all the highlights of the 17 semi-autonomous regions of Spain, from the Prado in Madrid to the Guggenheim in Bilbao, from El Escorial to Granada's Alhambra. Plus tips for navigating the country's lovely but less-traveled corners, including Galicia in the northwest and the Balearic Islands in the east. Where to find the absolute bestpaella in Valencia, the loveliest vineyards in Rioja, the hottest tapas in Seville, and the finest suckling pig in Segovia. Insightful commentary on Spain's dazzling array of art and architectural masterpieces, from the Old World classicism of Velazquez to the modernism of Picasso and Dali. Opinionated reviews. No bland descriptions and lukewarm recommendations. Our expert writers are passionate about their destinations--they tell it like it is in an engaging andhelpful way. Exact prices listed for every establishment and activity--no other guides offer such detailed, candid reviews of hotels and restaurants. We include the very best, but also emphasize moderately priced choices for real people. User-friendly features including star ratings and special icons to point readers to great finds, excellent values, insider tips, best bets for kids, special moments, and overrated experiences. INDICE: List of Maps viii 1 THE BEST OF SPAIN 1 2 SPAIN IN DEPTH 32 3 SUGGESTED SPAIN ITINERARIES 69 4 MADRID 93 5 SIDE TRIPS FROM MADRID 172 6 OLD CASTILE & LEÓN 217 7 EXTREMADURA 247 8 ANDALUSIA 267 9 THE COSTA DEL SOL 365 10 VALENCIA & THE COSTA BLANCA 406 11 BARCELONA 435 12 CATALONIA 511 13 GIRONA & THE COSTA BRAVA 530 14 ARAGÓN 553 15 NAVARRE & LA RIOJA 564 16 THE BASQUE COUNTRY 587 17 CANTABRIA & ASTURIAS 621 18 GALICIA 650 19 THE BALEARIC ISLANDS 677 20 PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO SPAIN 750 21 USEFUL TERMS & PHRASES 770 INDEX 774
- ISBN: 978-1-118-01729-6
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 800
- Fecha Publicación: 05/10/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés