Footprint Andalucia Handbook: The Travel Guide (3rd Edition) [Paperback]

Rowland Mead (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 15, 2002 | Series: Footprint Andalucia Handbook

Revised and updated for this third edition, this handbook offers a practical guide to the region and includeds detailed coverage of the big three cities of Granada, Seville and Cordoba. It also covers all the basics - where to stay for all budgets including hotels, paradores, fondas, camping and Footprint's "something special" recommendations. The guide includes a special feature on fiestas and festivals, listings of restaurants, bodegas and tapas bars, bars, nightlife, entertainment and shopping. Planning a visit with highlights of the region illustrated in colour together with basic Spanish for visitors is also included. The author of this updated guide has lived in Andalucia since 1980, and his intention is to convey his enthusiasm about the variety of the region to all travellers, whether they are individuals on a tight budget, or visitors who are looking for comfortable accommodation and good food. In addition to detailed practical information, it focuses on the uniqueness of this part of Spain and includes coverage of wildlife, history, scenery, sport, food and wines.

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About the Author

Rowland has been exploring and living in Andalucia since the 60's when the potential of wind-surfing in Tarifa first took his fancy. He has been hooked on the culture, language, wildlife and food ever since.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Footprint Handbooks; 3rd edition (April 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1900949830
• ISBN-13: 978-1900949835
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,456,324 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #46 in Books > Travel > Europe > Spain > Andalusia

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Buildings and Birds, July 4, 2001

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Christine Phillips (Cedar Rapids, IA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Footprint Andalucia Handbook: The Travel Guide (Paperback)

This book covers the architectural and natural wonders of Andalusia, but skimps on helpful information about restaurants, shopping, and to some extent, lodging.