Discover Spain with the most incisive & entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan on exploring Andalucia`s White Towns, sampling the legendary nightlife of Madrid or hiking in the Picos de Euuropa, this new edition of The Rough Guide to Spain will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop & visit along the way. Inside The Rough Guide to Spain- Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides` trademark blend of humour, honesty & insight, to help you get the most out of your visit.- Full-colour maps throughout
- navigate the backstreets of Barcelona or Granada`s Albaicin without needing to get online.- stunning, inspirational images
- a rich collection of inspiring colour photography.- Things not to miss
- Rough Guides` rundown of Spain`s best sights & experiences.- Itineraries
- carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip.- Detailed city coverage
- whether visiting the big sights or venturing off the tourist trail, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered include: Madrid, Segovia, Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha, Extremadura, Andalucia, Castilla y Leon, La Rioja, the Pais Vasco, Navarra, Cantabria, Asturias, Galicia, Aragon, Barcelona, Catalunya, Valencia, Murcia, & the Balearics. Attractions include: Museo del Prado, Reina Sofia, El Escorial, Merida, the Alhambra, La Mezquita, Parque Nacional Coto de Donana, Univeridad de Salamanca, Burgos Cathedral, Museo Guggenheim, Santiago de Compostela`s cathedral, Sagrada Familia, Fundacio Joan Miro, Teatre-Museu Dali, La Ciudad de las Artes y Ciencias, & the Palma Cathedral.- Basics
- essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, festivals, culture & etiquette; sports & outdoor activities, tourist information & more- Background information
- a Contexts chapter devoted to history, wildlife flamenco & books & with a handy language section covering Castilian (Spanish), Catalan, Basque & Galician. Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with The Rough Guide to Spain About Rough Guides: Escape the everyday with Rough Guides. We are a leading travel publisher known for our ”tell it like it is” attitude, up-to-date content & great writing. Since 1982, we`ve published books covering more than 120 destinations around the globe, with an ever-growing series of ebooks, a range of beautiful, inspirational reference titles, & an award-winning website. We pride ourselves on our accurate, honest & informed travel guides.






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The Rough Guide to Thailand is the ultimate travel guide to one of Asia`s most diverse & vibrant countries. The clear maps & detailed coverage will help you uncover the best that Thailand has to offer
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Discover this exquisite region of England with the most incisive & entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to hike the Cotswolds` trails, marvel at beautiful stately homes & gardens or explore the local gastronomic scene, The Rough Guide to the Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon & Oxford will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop & visit along the way.- Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides` trademark blend of humour, honesty & insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget.
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- Rough Guides` rundown of the best sights & experiences in the Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon & Oxford.- Itineraries
- carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip.
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- this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered include: Cheltenham; Gloucester; Stroud; Cirencester; Chipping Campden; Broadway; the Vale of Evesham; Stratford-upon-Avon; Burford; Banbury; Oxford. Attractions include: Blenheim Palace; Gloucester Cathedral; Kelmscott Manor; Westonbirt Arboretum; Cotswold Farm Park; Rollright Stones; Sudeley Castle; Compton Verney.- Basics
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Discover a new side of the Caribbean`s most popular island destination with the definitive travel guide to the Dominican Republic, researched by Rough Guides` expert authors. Escape the all-inclusive resorts & find the real Dominican Republic
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