Map No. 1222, Cossonay, in the topographic survey of Switzerland at 1:25, 000 from Bundesamt für Landestopographie (swisstopo), covering the whole country on 247 small format sheets, with special larger maps published for popular regions including some titles now available in hiking versions. Highly regarded for their superb use of graphic relief & hill shading, the maps give an almost 3-D picture of Switzerland`s mountainous terrain. Contours are at 10 m intervals, with 20m intervals in the mountainous areas. All the maps have a 1-km grid for Swiss national coordinates (datum CH 1903). * Small format sheets (Nos. 1011
- 1374)* Map legend in the language of the area covered by the map. Additional margin ticks show latitude & longitude in steps of 2`. The area covered by each map is 17 x 12 km (11 x 7 miles approx). * Special larger sheets (Nos. from 2501 onwards) – STANDARD editions:* No map legend is included but a separate leaflet can be provided instead. The area covered by each map is 25 x 17 km (15 x 11 miles approx).* Special larger sheets (Nos. from 2501 onwards) – HIKING editions:* An overprint highlights hiking, mountain & alpine paths, including regional & national long-distance trails. The maps also show bus routes with bus stops, plus inns in remote locations. The area covered by each map is 25 x 17 km (15 x 11 miles approx).
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The Rother Walking Guide to Costa Blanca introduces 51 particularly interesting routes like walks onto Montgó, the Sierra de Aitana, Sierra de Bèrnia, Sierra Helada & Sierra de Orihuela & a selection of treks to explore & enjoy the cultural history & reveal culinary delights of this region. Every walk contains a fact-file of all the important information, a detailed walk description, a small map (at 1:50, 000 or 1:75, 000) showing the line of the route & an easy-to-read height profile. There are also two overview maps (at 1:50, 000 & 1:75, 000 scales) for general planning; the 85 colour photos give you an excellent insight into the landscape characteristics of all the walks. This guide provides a reliable companion for unforgettable days in spectacular natural environments
- for short trips near to large holiday resorts, as well as more challenging summit ascents in the remote mountain countryside of Alicante province. The selection ranges from leisurely strolls along the coast, to pleasantly cool rambles along rivers & gorges, to mountain walks with stunning views. The guide features 17 walks in Northern Costa Blanca, 18 inland from Benidorm, 9 between Alicante & Alcoi, 5 inland from Alicante & 2 in southern Costa Blanca. The book details how to download the GPS data for the routes featured in the guide. About this series: Rother Walking Guides were first published in 1920- since then Bergverlag Rother have continued to produce these comprehensive guides to “the finest valley & mountain walks”. Each book has a detailed description of walks, small walking maps & many tips on combining the walks, places of interest, accommodation & public transport; the guides are all in full colour with varying scales & types of cartography
- the walks themselves vary from day-long hikes to mountain & valley walks, with varying levels of ease & difficulty indicated. Small enough to fit in your pocket, comprehensive enough to take you everywhere; the books are printed in paperback but with a polytex-laminated cover, making them extremely durable too.

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Costa Blanca on an indexed road map at 1:300, 000 from Marco Polo Travel Publishing, with special features to aid navigation & route planning, convenient coverage of the coast & its hinterl&, & street plans of Valencia, Murcia & Alicante, etc.A fold-out extension of the map cover gives at-a-glance overview of the whole area covered by the map with the adjoining regions, highlighting main places of interest & making it much easier to find various localities on the main map and/or plan a route. A set of seven peel-on/peel-off stickers, removable without damaging the map, is provided to make routes or locations more prominent when navigating. Coverage extends northwards beyond Valencia to include Costa del Azahar, plus inland well beyond Albacete & Cuenca to include various sierras of the hinterl&. Cartography, from the renowned German publishers Mair Dumont, provides a very good presentation of the topography through relief shading with names of mountain ranges & peaks. Road network

Includes:: minor roads, gives distances on main & many secondary routes, & indicates motorway tolls & services, entry restrictions & seasonal closures, steep gradients, routes not recommended for caravans, etc. Scenic routes are highlighted. Railway lines are included & local airports are marked. The map highlights numerous places of interest, both cultural & various natural sites, showing regional parks & other protected areas. Symbols mark selected campsites, youth hostels, mountain refuges, viewpoints, etc. The map has no geographical coordinates. The index, in a separate booklet attached to the map cover, lists towns & villages with their postcodes &

Includes:: geographical features such as rivers, mountains, plus places of interest. Multilingual map legend

Includes:: English. Also provided are street plan of central Valencia, Murcia & Alicante, a distance/driving times table, plus basic motoring regulations.





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Costa Blanca at 1:200, 000 on a double-sided indexed road map from Marco Polo Travel Publishing, with special features to aid navigation & route planning, plus street plans of Alicante, Almeria, Cartagena, Granada, Murcia & Valencia in a booklet attached to the map cover. The map provides very convenient coverage of a large part of Spain’s Mediterranean coast, extending from Castellon de la Plana & Valencia with Costa del Alhazar across Costa Blanca to the eastern part of Andalucía with Sierra Nevada & Granada. A fold-out extension of the map cover gives at-a-glance overview of the whole area covered by the map with the adjoining regions, highlighting main places of interest & making it much easier to find various localities on the main map and/or plan a route. A set of seven peel-on/peel-off stickers, removable without damaging the map, is provided to make routes or locations more prominent when navigating. Cartography, from the renowned German publishers Mair Dumont, provides an exceptionally good presentation of the region’s landscape with plenty of names of sierras & peaks; national parks & other protected areas are prominently highlighted. Road network emphasis main roads, but also shows smaller local roads in great detail. Scenic routes are highlighted & other road information

Includes:: steep gradients, seasonal closures & restrictions for caravans, etc. Railway lines are included & local airports are marked. Locations worth visiting, including many natural sites, are highlighted & annotated with star rating. The map has latitude & longitude lines at 10’ intervals. Extensive index, in a booklet attached to the map cover, lists locations with their postcodes. Multilingual map legend

Includes:: English. The booklet also provides street plan of Alicante, Almeria, Cartagena, Granada, Murcia & Valencia, highlighting main traffic arteries & important buildings. The map links up with the publishers’ map of Andalucía at the same scale, together providing excellent coverage of southern Spain.



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With this up-to-date, authoritative guide you can experience all the sights of Costa Blanca. You can discover hotels, restaurants, trendy spots & beaches & find out about festivals & events, sport & activities. With tips on great places for free, what`s unique to Costa Blanca, plus what to do on for rainy days & where to relax & chill out. You`ll find lots of shopping ideas, a suggestion for the Perfect Tour along the coast, a large road atlas & a removable pull-out map. Also contains: Trips & Tours, Travel Tips, Travel with Kids, Links, Blogs, Apps & More, Useful Phrases in Spanish & a comprehensive index. Enchanting beaches & urban culture, sunny climate, exuberant festivals, a lively gastro scene, nature reserves, the hinterland with traditional stone villages
- there are lots of good reasons for a trip to the Spanish Mediterranean coast. With Marco Polo Costa Blanca you can experience the White Coast, which has plenty of surprises in store even for those who know Spain well. This practical travel guide, small enough to slip into your pocket, takes you to hidden bays, ports, markets, small inns & restaurants for connoisseurs. There`s an extra page about Valencia, one of the most vibrant cities in Spain which you absolutely have to visit. The Marco Polo Insider Tips tell you where you can hear the echo of Gregorian chant in sacred halls & where families with children can feel particularly at ease. The Low Budget tips in each chapter show how you can experience a great deal with very little money, enjoy something special & snap up some real bargains. There`s a wide range of enchanting excursions to the mountains or the coast & the Trips & Tours chapter guides you through nature parks & into ancient cultures. Whether you`re daring enough to go diving down to wrecks, decide to have sailing lessons or fancy taking out a kayak on the Mar Menor
- sports lovers will find their heart beating that little bit faster on the Spanish Mediterranean coast. You`ll find the most important suggestions with locations & websites in the Sport & Activities chapter. The Dos & Don`ts advise you what you need to be aware of if you`re to avoid annoyance or embarrassment. Marco Polo Costa Blanca gives comprehensive coverage of the coast & the hinterl&. To help you find your way around there`s a detailed road atlas, removable pull-out map & practical map inside the back cover, with street atlases of Alicante, Elche, Murcia & Valencia, & Where to Start boxes for the major towns. Don`t go on holiday without a Marco Polo guide!

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Costa Blanca in the Eyewitness Top 10 series from Dorling Kindersley is a condensed format guide book featuring dozens of illustrated, top ten lists for the traveller regardless of their disposable budget. To save you time & money a Top 10 Things to Avoid is also included. Top 10 lists are given for things to see & do across the region, as well as the top ten features of particular locations or events. Practicalities are not forgotten as Top 10s are also provided for topics such as planning your trip, getting around & shopping. Accommodation lists provide the ten most recommended places to stay for a range of budgets, whilst restaurant top tens feature as the guide works its way through the location in question. Simple, small street plans illustrate the location of the top ten recommends within their neighbourhoods & basic, fold out maps form the inside covers. An additional pull out feature of the guide suggests ideas on how to spend your day & a phrase section is included which will help the traveller to acclimatise. ...

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- DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Costa Blanca will lead you straight to the very best on offer. Whether you`re
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Costa Blanca in the Eyewitness Top 10 series from Dorling Kindersley is a condensed format guide book featuring dozens of illustrated, top ten lists for the traveller regardless of their disposable budget. To save you time & money a Top 10 Things to Avoid is also included. Top 10 lists are given for things to see & do across the region, as well as the top ten features of particular locations or events. Practicalities are not forgotten as Top 10s are also provided for topics such as planning your trip, getting around & shopping. Accommodation lists provide the ten most recommended places to stay for a range of budgets, whilst restaurant top tens feature as the guide works its way through the location in question. Simple, small street plans illustrate the location of the top ten recommends within their neighbourhoods & basic, fold out maps form the inside covers. An additional pull out feature of the guide suggests ideas on how to spend your day & a phrase section is included which will help the traveller to acclimatise. ...

Detailed road map of the Costa Blanca, with a booklet containing street plans, index, & descriptions of 10 selected places of interest. Relief is portrayed by hill-shading without distracting from other detail. Road information

Includes:: minor roads, intermediate driving distances, toll routes, scenic roads & tourist routes, steep gradients, caravan traffic restrictions, seasonal closures on mountain roads, etc. Railways, cable cars, ferries & airfields are also shown. Cycle routes & long distance hiking trails are clearly highlighted. Symbols depict various landmarks, places of interest & facilities, e.g. churches, antiquities, look-out towers, campsites, hostels, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 10` intervals. Picturesque towns are highlighted & in each title 10 selected places of interest are briefly described in the attached index booklet, which also provides street plans main towns in the region. * Map legend & the notes include English.*

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Costa Blanca on a laminated, tear-resistant Insight Flexi Map, with an indexed, double-sided road map of the region, street plans of Alicante, Benidorm & Elche/ Elx
- all also indexed, plus extensive tourist information. The map divides the region north/south with a generous overlap between the two sides. Coverage on the northern side extends inland to beyond Alcoy/ Alcoi & J
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