SPAIN 2011

by RICK STEVES

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New softcover book, 788 pages, published 2010. Measures 12 x 20cm, weight 480g.

with foldout colour map of Spain, Portugal and major Spanish cities

You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Spain.

In this guide, you’ll find an inviting mix of exciting cities and cozy towns. Explore the lively cities of Madrid, Barcelona, and Sevilla, and follow the Route of the White Hill Towns in Andalucía’s sun-drenched countryside. Experience the works of the great masters - from El Greco to Picasso to Dalí - and learn how to avoid the lines at the most popular museums. Self-guided walks lead you through the castles, cathedrals, and villages of this ancient but modern land. End your day with a glass of Rioja wine and a plate of tapas - then join the locals for an evening of flamenco.

Rick’s candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. He’ll help you plan where to go and what to see, depending on the length of your trip. You’ll get up-to-date recommendations about what is worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket.

Features:

• Introduction
• Barcelona
• Near Barcelona
• Basque country, including French Basque country
• The Camino de Santiago
• Santiago de Compostela
• Cantabria
• Salamanca
• Madrid
• Northwest of Madrid
• Toledo
• Granada
• Sevilla
• Cordoba
• Andalucia's White Hill Towns
• Spain's South Coast
• Morocco - Tangier
• Spain: Past and Present
• Appendices including survival phrases, tourist information, holidays & festivals, packing checklist and more
• Index and map index

Note from Judy - We have used Rick Steves' guidebooks when we have travelled in other parts of Europe and have found them excellent. If you're planning on walking the Camino de Santiago, you're probably better off with John Brierley's A Pilgrim's Guide to Santiago, but if you're planning a general trip to Spain, this book would be perfect. If you'd like to read about our Camino, click here to see our blog, Walking the Camino: Greg and Judy's Camino de Santiago pilgrimage across Spain.

I'm also very happy to answer any questions you may have, and I love to hear from people who have already walked the Camino ... any Camino! - click here to contact me

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Rick Steves' Spain 2011, including the Camino de Santiago