At the heart of this full-colour & visually inspiring guide is a wealth of well-researched information & over 200 detailed recommendations, written by experts. From the unique geography & array of sporting activities to be found in the Pyrenees to the medieval charm of Ronda, you will find all the sights & top attractions explored in an easy-to-read A-Z format. superb 3D laminated illustrations display the key sights in perspective & include the magnificent Mezquita of Cordoba, brought to life at the turn of a page. Clear & concise background texts cover Spain's fascinating history, tracing key events from prehistoric times up to the 21st century. Special feature pages cover topics of particular interest that give a rare glimpse into everyday life, such as ' The Basque Country & its Freedom' & ' In Search of El Duende'. You will also find the answers to some of Spain's most intriguing cultural questions such as ' What is the proper way to drink sidra?' & ' Where can you get the best & greatest variety of tapas in Spain? A comprehensive ' Practicalities' chapter covers all the essential travel advice you need, including accommodation, transport, food & drink, health, shopping, money, language & much more, not to mention useful insider tips for those travelling with children. There is a handy calendar of events to ensure you don't miss out on Spain's fabulous array of festivals & holidays taking place throughout the year. There are plenty of ' Baedeker tips' alongside the relevant places & sights information, making this guide ideal for on-the-spot reference. The guide is accompanied by a large, fully indexed, pull-out map, along with 80 detailed maps & plans within the text that clearly pin-point the best places to stay & top venues to eat & drink en route. There are 6 recommended tours specially designed to ensure you see the very best of Spain, they cover different parts of the country & range in journey length, so whatever your interests you can choose the tour to suit you & the time you have to spare. Top sights are clearly plotted along the way with the distances marked between them to help you plan your route. All of this invaluable information is contained within a handy plastic wallet that means that you can keep the guide & map together whilst ensuring that both will survive in all weather. Baedeker
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