Footprint Handbook
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From hip bars and clubs in the cities and towns, to out of the way beaches, this guide has all the information on towns and sights in Spain that are off the usual tourist maps. It contains practical advice on exploring the wilds of inland Spain from romantic Extramadura to inland Asturias and Galicia and lively accounts of all the sights from palaces in Andalucia to museums in Cantabria. There are comprehensive listings for major cities - the newest bars, best clubs, finest restaurants and tastiest tapas - and a full fiesta calendar with some truly bizarre traditional fiestas.
This title provides information about: spas, snowboarding and sierras to heaven; anarchic festivals and equestrian ballet; moorish mesquitas, Roman amphitheatres and Renaissance palaces; death in the afternoon; penitents, poets and pagans; wildlife havens, wild west trails and windswept beaches; and, extra virgens and ecclesiastical excess. "Andalucia" has been thoroughly revised and up-dated for this fifth edition. It is a practical guide to the region and includes detailed coverage of the 'big three' cities of Granada, Seville and Cordoba. It also covers all the basics from where to stay and where to eat to cycling, walking and how to get around. The key features: planning a visit and get the best from cheap flights; ancient cities: Granada, Sevilla and Cordoba; towering countryside: the Sierra Nevada with the pueblos blancos; places to sleep and eat from paradores to paella stalls; activities: details for those who want to climb a rock face, stroll in the sierras, ski, bird watch (or just sit on a beach!); special features on fiestas and festivals; dip into Andalucia's rich history, from Roman baths to Moorish mequitas; and, chapter on Gibraltar and links to Morocco
From the green hills of Galicia to the scorched plains of Aragon, this book gets off the beaten track and discovers plenty of untouched places in the heart of one of Europe's most visited lands. The guide covers the whole of northern Spain comprehensively, including the Basque country (San Sebastian and Bilbao), Navarra, Aragon, La Rioja, Castilla y Leon, Cantabria, Asturias and Galicia. It focuses on the immense cultural and historic differences that characterize the area, with the emphasis on the good life - festivals, restaurants, tapas bars, wine tasting and spectator sports. It also features the entire pilgrim route to Santiago de Compostela and plenty of outdoors - good walks, picnic spots and beaches, exploring the Picos and the Pyrenees. The "where-to-stay" section includes hotels, characterful mid-range accommodation and those hard to find unmarked cheapies.
Following on from Footprint's pocket guides to Madrid and Bilbao this Seville guide is a useful and practical companion for exploring this exciting region of Spain. In addition to full coverage of the city it also includes excursions into the fascinating area close by. The guide includes excursions to Cordoba, Jerez, Cadiz, Carmona and Huelva and offers a guide useful for short-break visitors and those on longer trips. Full coverage of the impressive and popular Semana Santa and Feria de Abril activities are also included. Containing in-depth, knowledgeable information about all the sights from the "must-see's" to those just around the corner, the guide also includes special features on flamenco, tapas and sherry plus informative listings featuring recommended hotels and restaurants in all price ranges in addition to information on the best bars and nightlife in general including flamenco bars and clubs.
This work talks about: hip Mediterranean destination; the best sights; old fashioned and ultra-modern; compact maze of palaces, markets, beaches; funky shops; paella; celebrity architects with Visions of the Future; fabulous Las Fallas - Spain's biggest and wildest party; old men with puppies in Placa Redonda; stylish clubs; flowers in the plazas; where to eat, drink and sleep; the Albufera - birds and pollution; Alicante and Costa Blanca...
Lively and informative listings of hotels, restaurants, shopping and nightlife. Guadi's surreal wonderland. Street markets. Beaches and rooftop bars. Bohemian chic. mansions that look like dragons and ice cream sundaes. The biggest football stadium in Europe. A funfair up a mountain. Walking in Picasso's footsteps. The colour and chaos of an ancient medieval town. Cathedrals, Catalan culture and crackpot sculptors.
Valencia & Murcia have it all: gorgeous beaches, stylish cities and pretty, low-key towns. From the sun-drenched beaches of Valencia to Murcia's delightful, flower-filled squares, Valencia & Murcia are great provinces from which to enjoy the Mediterranean coastline as well as indulge in authentic Spanish traditions. FootprintFocus provides invaluable information on transport, accommodation, eating and entertainment to ensure that your trip includes the best of this fascinating region of Spain.
* Essentials section with useful advice on getting to and around the provinces of Valencia & Murcia.
* Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and play.
* Includes information on tour operators and activities, from sampling great tapas to attending traditional fiestas.
* Detailed maps for the provinces of Valencia & Murcia.
* Slim enough to fit in your pocket.
With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, FootprintFocus Valencia & Murcia provides concise and comprehensive coverage of one of Spain's most popular regions.
* Essentials section with useful advice on getting to and around the provinces of Valencia & Murcia.
* Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and play.
* Includes information on tour operators and activities, from sampling great tapas to attending traditional fiestas.
* Detailed maps for the provinces of Valencia & Murcia.
* Slim enough to fit in your pocket.
With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, FootprintFocus Valencia & Murcia provides concise and comprehensive coverage of one of Spain's most popular regions.
Malaga may be the smallest province in Andalucia, but it compensates with its significant population and economy, much of it based on tourism. The provincial capital is the vastly underrated Malaga, Andalucia's second largest city with a lively nightlife, Picasso museum, trendy shops and some of the region's best tapas bars. The city beach is actually a more attractive strip of sand than many of the gravelly offerings of the Costa del Sol Venture inland and you will discover a more authentic Spain. Towns like Antequera with its prehistoric dolmens have evocative historic appeal, while more recent Moorish influence is seen throughout the region. Less than an hour away from the glitzy resort of Marbella, the ancient town of Ronda is stunning, set on the El Tajo gorge, while nearby pueblos blancos (white villages) are timelessly preserved - and you still need Spanish to order a beer. * Essentials section with practical advice on getting around. * Highlights map so you know what not to miss. * Comprehensive listings including where to have fun, sleep and eat the best tapas. * Detailed street maps for Malaga and other important towns. * Slim enough to fit in your pocket. Loaded with advice and information, this concise Footprint guide will help you get the most out of Malaga without weighing you down.
The city that became the last outpost of Moorish Spain rules over a spectacular and mountainous province encompassing remote uplands as well as the snowy Sierra Nevada and the fertile valleys of the Alpujarra. What draws visitors beyond all else is a single monument, the Alhambra. Overlooking the city is the lofty Sierra Nevada, with great hiking in summer and skiing in winter. Further south, the province has a short coastline known as the Costa Tropical, a far cry from the resorts further east and west. * Essentials section with practical advice on getting there and around. * Highlights map so you know what not to miss. * Comprehensive listings including where to eat, sleep and relax. * Detailed street maps for Granada, La Alhambra & Generalife * Slim enough to fit in your pocket. Loaded with advice and information, this concise Footprint guide will help you get the most out of Granada & the Sierra Nevada without weighing you down.
The land of the Basques is a vibrant place with an intoxicating spirit. Whether you're taking in the culture in Bilbao, grazing on elaborate pintxos in San Sebastian or exploring the rugged coast, Footprint's Bilbao & Basque Region Handbook covers all the top attractions in this quirky area, plus tips for getting off the beaten track.
* Practicalities section with essential advice on getting there and getting around
* Highlights map and inspirational colour section, so you know what not to miss
* Comprehensive listings including where to eat, sleep and relax - whatever your budget
* Detailed street maps for Bilbao, San Sebastian and Vitoria
* Slim enough to pop in your pocket
Packed with advice and information, this concise, pocket-size Footprint Handbook will help you get the most out of Bilbao and the Basque Region without weighing you down.
* Practicalities section with essential advice on getting there and getting around
* Highlights map and inspirational colour section, so you know what not to miss
* Comprehensive listings including where to eat, sleep and relax - whatever your budget
* Detailed street maps for Bilbao, San Sebastian and Vitoria
* Slim enough to pop in your pocket
Packed with advice and information, this concise, pocket-size Footprint Handbook will help you get the most out of Bilbao and the Basque Region without weighing you down.
The Camino de Santiago has experienced a striking revival. Cutting across Spain from the Pyrenees in the east, to Santiago de Compostela in the west, it leads you through the varied and beautiful ancient kingdoms of northern Spain. This Footprint Handbook provides invaluable information on transport, accommodation, eating and entertainment to ensure that your trip includes the best of this medieval pilgrim route. * Essentials section with useful advice on getting to and along the Camino de Santiago. * Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and play. * Includes information on tour operators and activities, from sampling red wine in La Rioja to the magnificent cathedral at Santiago. * Detailed maps for the Camino de Santiago. * Slim enough to fit in your pocket. With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known places of interest, Footprint Handbook Camino de Santiago provides concise and comprehensive coverage of Spain's most famous historical route.
Footprint's acclaimed 7th edition Andalucia guide provides detailed and accurate information on this dramatic region in an easily accessible format. The guide features a full-colour introduction, practical planning tips, and covers each region in detail, including up-to-date information on what to see and do, how to get around, and where to sleep, eat and have fun.
* Fully revised and updated
* Comprehensive coverage of all the sights
* Full-colour planning section to inspire travelers and practical advice on finding the best experiences
* Up-to-date listings on all the best places to stay, eat, drink and party
This guide provides extensive and up-to-date information to help travellers planning stages of their trip and detailed advice to help them once they arrive at their destination. The Essentials section contains indispensable advice on how to get there and how to get around as well as information on sleeping, eating, shopping. The heart of the guide is broken in to the key regions and provides comprehensive information on each region including an overview map, local information on getting around and detailed street maps where relevant, excellently researched advice on what to do and see, practical information on the cost of traveling, safety, banks, embassies and visas. The book features a full-colour mini-atlas plus a thorough Background section with fascinating insights into the history of the region, as well as the government, people, environment and culture.
* Fully revised and updated
* Comprehensive coverage of all the sights
* Full-colour planning section to inspire travelers and practical advice on finding the best experiences
* Up-to-date listings on all the best places to stay, eat, drink and party
This guide provides extensive and up-to-date information to help travellers planning stages of their trip and detailed advice to help them once they arrive at their destination. The Essentials section contains indispensable advice on how to get there and how to get around as well as information on sleeping, eating, shopping. The heart of the guide is broken in to the key regions and provides comprehensive information on each region including an overview map, local information on getting around and detailed street maps where relevant, excellently researched advice on what to do and see, practical information on the cost of traveling, safety, banks, embassies and visas. The book features a full-colour mini-atlas plus a thorough Background section with fascinating insights into the history of the region, as well as the government, people, environment and culture.
The Basque region remains unspoilt by tourism. Whether you want to discover ancient towns steeped in tradition and age-old customs, the buzzy cultural capital of Bilbao, San Sebastian's stunning beaches or just sample some of the finest seafood and cider then the Footprintfocus guide to Bilbao & Basque Region will help you get off the beaten path and really get to know the place.
* Essentials section with practical advice on getting around.
* Highlights map so you know what not to miss.
* Comprehensive listings including where to eat, sleep and have fun.
* Detailed street maps for Bilbao and other important towns.
* Slim enough to fit in your pocket.
Loaded with advice and information, this concise Footprintfocus guide will help you get the most out of Bilbao without weighing you down.
The content of Footprintfocus Bilbao & Basque Region guide has been extracted from Footprint's Northern Spain Handbook.
* Essentials section with practical advice on getting around.
* Highlights map so you know what not to miss.
* Comprehensive listings including where to eat, sleep and have fun.
* Detailed street maps for Bilbao and other important towns.
* Slim enough to fit in your pocket.
Loaded with advice and information, this concise Footprintfocus guide will help you get the most out of Bilbao without weighing you down.
The content of Footprintfocus Bilbao & Basque Region guide has been extracted from Footprint's Northern Spain Handbook.
The Camino de Santiago has experienced a striking revival. Cutting across Spain from the Pyrenees in the east, to Santiago de Compostela in the west, it leads you through the varied and beautiful ancient kingdoms of northern Spain. FootprintFocus provides invaluable information on transport, accommodation, eating and entertainment to ensure that your trip includes the best of this medieval pilgrim route.
* Essentials section with useful advice on getting to and along the Camino de Santiago.
* Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and play.
* Includes information on tour operators and activities, from sampling red wine in La Rioja to the magnificent cathedral at Santiago.
* Detailed maps for the Camino de Santiago.
* Slim enough to fit in your pocket.
With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known places of interest, FootprintFocus Camino de Santiago provides concise and comprehensive coverage of Spain's most famous historical route.
The content of the Footprintfocus Camino de Santiago guide has been extracted from Footprint's Northern Spain Handbook.
* Essentials section with useful advice on getting to and along the Camino de Santiago.
* Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and play.
* Includes information on tour operators and activities, from sampling red wine in La Rioja to the magnificent cathedral at Santiago.
* Detailed maps for the Camino de Santiago.
* Slim enough to fit in your pocket.
With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known places of interest, FootprintFocus Camino de Santiago provides concise and comprehensive coverage of Spain's most famous historical route.
The content of the Footprintfocus Camino de Santiago guide has been extracted from Footprint's Northern Spain Handbook.
Northern Spain is miles away - both literally and figuratively - from the crowded resorts of the southern coast. This cluster of ancient kingdoms is home Gothic cathedrals, stunning mountain ranges, charming seaside towns and the buzzing cultural capital of Bilbao. From samping fresh seafood and delicious cider to walking the medieval pilgrim route to Santiago - Footprint's 5th edition of the Northern Spain Handbook will help you make the most of your trip. In-depth coverage of the region's activities, from climbing to skiing Highlight maps to help you get the best from this vast region Exceptional background and history section - from the Reconquista, to pilgrims, to politics Where to stay and eat for your budget; also offers information on the best refugios, paradores and sidrerias Includes feature on the Camino de Santiago
Sample some of Andalucia's finest seafood, admire an ancient Roman theatre and enjoy a beer in an old-fashioned bar. Malaga is best known for the legions of sun worshippers that visit each year, but there is much more to this cosmopolitan province. Gaze in to the dizzying depths of El Tajo gorge when you visit Ronda, enjoy the charm of white-washed villages where time has stood still, and admire the surreal rocks of the inland mountain ranges which have been twisted into odd shapes and sizes. Footprintfocus Malaga covers all the little-known gems that are often overlooked in this popular province, as well as popular destinations. Includes detailed information on sights and attractions and fascinating insights into the history and culture of the province.
* Essentials section with practical advice on getting around.
* Highlights map so you know what not to miss.
* Comprehensive listings including where to have fun, sleep and eat the best tapas.
* Detailed street maps for Malaga and other important towns.
* Slim enough to fit in your pocket.
Loaded with advice and information, this concise Footprintfocus guide will help you get the most out of Malaga without weighing you down.
The content of Footprintfocus Malaga guide has been extracted from Footprint's Andalucia Handbook.
* Essentials section with practical advice on getting around.
* Highlights map so you know what not to miss.
* Comprehensive listings including where to have fun, sleep and eat the best tapas.
* Detailed street maps for Malaga and other important towns.
* Slim enough to fit in your pocket.
Loaded with advice and information, this concise Footprintfocus guide will help you get the most out of Malaga without weighing you down.
The content of Footprintfocus Malaga guide has been extracted from Footprint's Andalucia Handbook.
Galicia is a remote region of Spain, offering a variety of rural and urban landscapes that are just a bit different. From its wild Celtic heritage to its convivial towns serving superb seafood, modern life has brought relatively little change to Galicia's traditional lifestyle. FootprintFocus provides invaluable information on transport, accommodation, eating and entertainment to ensure that your trip includes the best of this fascinating region of Spain.
* Essentials section with useful advice on getting to and around Galicia.
* Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and play.
* Includes information on tour operators and activities, from eating delicious seafood to following the footsteps of pilgrims.
* Detailed maps for Galicia's key destinations.
* Slim enough to fit in your pocket.
With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, FootprintFocus Galicia provides concise and comprehensive coverage of one of Spain's most far-flung regions.
The content of the Footprintfocus Galicia guide has been extracted from Footprint's Northern Spain Handbook.
* Essentials section with useful advice on getting to and around Galicia.
* Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and play.
* Includes information on tour operators and activities, from eating delicious seafood to following the footsteps of pilgrims.
* Detailed maps for Galicia's key destinations.
* Slim enough to fit in your pocket.
With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, FootprintFocus Galicia provides concise and comprehensive coverage of one of Spain's most far-flung regions.
The content of the Footprintfocus Galicia guide has been extracted from Footprint's Northern Spain Handbook.