Spain remains one of the world's most popular tourist destinations for its cutting-edge cuisine and superior wine, festivals like the running of the bulls in Pamplona, world-class museums like the Museo del Prado, amazing architecture, and more. In stunning full-color, Fodor's Essential Spain puts the best the country has to offer at your fingertips. -EXPANDED COVERAGE: The guide features new hotels and restaurants in every region, with a special emphasis on Barcelona and Madrid. A new Need to Know feature has at-a-glance planning advice for the country. -ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: Gorgeous full-color illustrated features illuminate Spain's highlights: Gaudi's architecture, Spanish wine, tapas, flamenco, the Alhambra, Basque culture, El Camino de Santiago, the Museo del Prado, and paradores. Food spotlights introduce travelers to must-try dishes in each region and beach spotlights help them choose the best beaches. -INDISPENSABLE TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS: Features such as Top Attractions, Top Experiences, Great Itineraries, Top Museums, FAQs, and History You Can See make planning simple. Convenient overviews present each region and its highlights, and chapter planning sections have savvy advice for making the most of your time and getting around by car, bus, and train. The pull-out map includes close-ups of Barcelona and Madrid as well as an overview of the whole country. -DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's Essential Spain offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife. -PULLOUT MAP: A handy take-along map provides added value, giving travelers essential information about top attractions and nearby dining so they can travel with confidence. -INCLUDES: Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, Andalusia, Seville, Granada, Santiago de Compostela, Cordoba, Toledo, San Sebasti n, Valencia, Ibiza, and more. -ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's travel guide is researched and written by local experts.
- ISBN10 0676902073
- ISBN13 9780676902075
- Publish Date 12 June 2001
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 3 February 2016
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Random House USA Inc
- Imprint Fodor's Travel Publications Inc.,U.S.
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 736
- Language English