In the days of sail Viking longships & Hanse roundships plied the waters of the Baltic, & for centuries the area formed the axis of a five-nation power struggle, as bids were made for glory both on land & at sea. Today towering ferries & container ships criss-cross routes between cities with a proud past, & travellers are entranced by legendary castles & captivating palaces. This is the fascinating story of the northern inland sea & of the peoples of its shores, from the ice age to the nuclear age. ...

The southern part of Sweden in a series of 30 double-sided cycling maps from Norstedts printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper. Mainland is covered at 1:90, 000 with Gotland at 1:100, 000. The maps, prepared in association with Cykelfrämjandet
- Sweden’s largest national cycling organization, highlight all the national & other major cycle routes, plus a selection of local routes. The overprint indicates sections which are on gravel roads and/or not singposted. Also marked are selected hiking trails. A range of symbols indicate various facilities & places of interest, including campsites & youth hostels, wind shelters, cultural & historical sites, interesting nature & geological spots, etc. The maps provide a very detailed picture of the road network, including privately maintained roads open to the general public. Railway lines are shown with stations & ferry connections are marked. Topography is indicated by light relief shading with spot heights, plus colouring and/or graphics for forests & marshl&. The maps have a UTM grid, plus latitude & longitude lines at intervals of 10’. Map legend

Includes:: English. Each map also provides phone numbers & web addresses of local tourist offices.


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This map combines topographic mapping with road & tourist detail. The sheet is waterproof & double-sided. It shows northwest Spain on one side & the northeast on the reverse. It

Includes:: an index of place names. Longitude & latitude grid at intervals of 20' is given as an overlay. It shows six different types of roads, highlighting scenic routes, places of interest, archaeological sites, castles, monasteries & churches, monuments, villas & viewpoints.

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Covering 16 treks & 12 climbing peaks, this guidebook is designed for both first-time trekkers & experienced climbers visiting the Pyrenees & Cordillera Cantabrica
- northern Spain's trekking paradise. From the celebrated trails of the Pyrenees to the less visited, but no less spectacular, footpaths of the Picos de Europa in the Cordillera Cantabrica, the book offers clear descriptions of treks & of more aspirational peak climbs. Information on indigenous wildlife & the stunningly varied landscape
- snowcapped peaks are never far from dense forests or sun-baked river gorges
- is complemented by practical advice on travel, techniques & equipment. Strip maps pinpoint every route & give a reliable idea of distance & timings.


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Northern Spain at 1:380, 000 in a series of Adventure maps from the National Geographic Society with cartography provided by Reise Know-How. The map is double-sided & printed on light waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper. Cartographic information provided by Reise Know-How has been adjusted to follow the house style of the NGS Adventure series with greater emphasis on the country’s topography. Altitude colouring in broader bands has been replaced here by contours at 200m intervals enhanced by relief shading. The main route of the Way of St James from Pamplona, across Logroño, Burgos, León & Ponferrada is clearly marked. The map also shows the alterative coastal route & its variants. Various churches & monasteries along the route are highlighted. Road network

Includes:: local roads & tracks & gives driving distances on main & secondary roads. The map also shows railway lines & internal administrative boundaries with names of the provinces. Latitude & longitude grid is at intervals of 20’ & an extensive index of localities is provided. Overall, the NGS map presents a more vivid picture of the region’s topography, whilst the original RK-H version provides clearer information for touring by road or rail.PLEASE NOTE: to ensure regular supplies & faster delivery to our customers we keep this title in regular stock in its Reise Know-How edition. The NGS version can be ordered on request.

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Northern Spain in the Handbooks series from Footprint; comprehensive & leading guides designed & written for independent travellers who enjoy exploring off the beaten track. Footprint guides have an established reputation, built up since 1921, for catering for more adventurous & individual travellers. An unrestrictive editorial style also gives authors the freedom to capture & explore local cultures, sights & areas that are often not covered in other guides. Widely recognised for their reliability & independent writing style, Footprint guides all have the same layout. Introductory sections introduce the reader to the destination, with chapters on planning on your trip & essentials, including practical information & guidance on subjects such as when & where to go, itineraries, sport & activities, arts, getting there & around, eating & drinks, sleeping & a dedicated section on the anticipated carbon footprint involved in travelling to the destination. Each guide is organised geographically by region or country, with individual sections having a particular focus on an extensive range of sights & places of interest. Further, there are also details of accommodation, nightlife, restaurants & any notable local activities. Information boxes throughout the text give readers an insight into local customs, stories & sights of particular interest.A ...

Northern Spain is miles away
- both literally & figuratively
- from the crowded resorts of the southern coast. This cluster

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Run with bulls, rub shoulders with pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago, ski the Aragonese Pyrenees or explore some of the most rugged & naturally beautiful territory Spain has to offer. Northern Spain remains unspoilt by tourism; whether you want to discover ancient towns steeped in tradition & age-old customs, the buzzy cultural capital of Bilbao, San Sebastian's stunning beaches or just sample some of the finest seafood & cider then Footprint's critically acclaimed 4th edition guide helps travellers get off the beaten path & really get to know the region. This book provides in-depth coverage of the regions many adventure activities, surfing, climbing, hiking, trekking & many more. It features highlight maps to help you get the best from this vast region. It

Includes:: an exceptional background section on the country's heritage
- from the Reconquista, to pilgrims, to politics
- making sense of the seemingly bizarre cultural differences between each separate region. It provides advice on where to stay & eat for your budget; & also offers information on the best refugios, paradores & sidrerias. It

Includes:: a full colour planning section to inspire travellers & provide practical advice to help find the best experiences.





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Travel Map Northern Spain is an indexed, road map at 1:800 000. It

Includes:: city plans of Barcelona, Bilbao

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Northern Svealand
- Southern Norrland at 1:250, 000 in a series of GPS compatible touring road maps of Sweden produced by Norstedts
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