Lonely Planet Andalucia (Regional Guide) [Paperback]

John Noble (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2007 | Series: Regional Guide

Olé! With its love of flamenco and zest for life, its sparkling coastline and rich and fascinating heritage, it’s easy to see why Andalucía is Spain’s most enticing region. Whether you want to roam the Sierra Nevada or simply unwind with a glass of sherry, our definitive guide gives you in-depth regional coverage for the perfect getaway.

Make Your Escape – plan an Andalucian adventure for the whole family with our Itineraries and Highlights.

The Know – discover the region’s hidden charms with details of tucked-away tapas bars, the locals’ favourite bodegas and remote casas rurales.

Walk It, Climb It, Surf It – hit the sierras or the sea with our chapter dedicated to outdoor activities.

Be Dazzled by swirling dancers at a high-spirited fiesta – extensive festival.

Uncover Andalucía’s exotic legacy, from the Mezquita to the Alhambra, with a chapter on Islamic architecture.

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...for the adventurous traveler who wants to live like a native.' --Real Simple Magazine, June 2005

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Product Details

• Paperback: 488 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet; 5th edition (January 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 174059973X
• ISBN-13: 978-1740599733
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #997,663 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #36 in Books > Travel > Europe > Spain > Andalusia

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great source of information, April 9, 2010

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Dan K. (Boston, MA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lonely Planet Andalucia (Regional Travel Guide) (Paperback)

I was traveling with three friends to Andalucia and we used the guide daily. The information that it gave on sites like the Alcazar in Seville or the Mezquita in Cordoba were invaluable in placing the monuments and cities in time, context, and importance. All of us, including the non-history-geeks of the group, loved the explanations and information on the sites, and someone was always asking "who had the book" at many points throughout the day.

The guide was very nice to have along when we were looking for places to eat. We ate at least once a day at restaurants that were recommended and we were not disappointed at any meal.

The map and distance guide at the beginning of the book were quite helpful in planning our trips as we stayed in the vicinity of Malaga and drove back and forth to Seville, Cordoba, and Gibraltar. They came in handy on the way back from Seville when we decided to detour to Ronda to see the Puente Nueve. The maps also helped us decide where to park once we got into a city or provide us with directions when we didn't have a larger, more detailed map available to us.

The only thing that we had a problem with was that the areas covered by the maps were too small for detailed driving instructions. However, it's a guide so that's to be expected. Pairing the guide and a GPS system would be ideal.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful - personal experience, December 16, 2006

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Samer Abu Taha (Qatar) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Andalucla (Lonely Planet Andalucia) (Paperback)

I used this book to plan my trip to Andalucia in March 2006. It helped me to budget for the trip, and to plan my iteniary effectively. I went to resturants mentioned in the book in Marbella, Malaga, Granada and Seville and they offered the service I expected. The maps were very helpful and informative.

I highly recommend.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed., January 9, 2011

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Pam Riley (Logan, Utah United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Lonely Planet Andalucia (Regional Travel Guide) (Paperback)

We have been devoted purchasers of the Lonely Planet guidebooks since 1980. We have bought dozens of them since we are frequent long term budget travelers. We loved LP for that reason. Hence, the Andalucia book was a huge disappointment. It does little to suggest budget accommodation unless it is a dormitory. Further, the accommodation suggestions are all in the back of the book, not in the body as is the usual format for LP. We hated this, it was a complete nuisance as we constantly rummaged to find the accommodation associated with the city (only to learn it was unsuitable for our budget). This format also made it difficult to plan our itinerary as we traveled (we like to be spontaneous). In our month in Andalucia we managed to find good, reasonably priced accommodation via the internet but isn't that why we bought the guidebook? We cannot recommend this volume and hope it does not portend the future of Lonely Planet guides. If you are a budget traveler Rough Guides or Rick Steves would be better choices they recommend the areas to search out inexpensive accommodation). The emphasis on restaurants was a waste of paper since there is one on every corner. Nonetheless, we used the book extensively for the good job it does of telling you what there is to see and do (prices, hours, etc.).