or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering.
 
 
Express Checkout with PayPhrase
What's this? | Create PayPhrase
Sorry!
More Buying Choices
45 used & new from $5.99

Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
   
Lonely Planet Madrid Encounter
 
 
Tell the Publisher!
I’d like to read this book on Kindle

Don’t have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here.
 
  

Lonely Planet Madrid Encounter (Paperback)

~ Anthony Ham (Author)
Key Phrases: Antón Martin, Calle de la Cava Baja, Paseo del Prado (more...)
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

List Price: $11.99
Price: $10.19 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details
You Save: $1.80 (15%)
o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o
In Stock.
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Gift-wrap available.

Want it delivered Friday, November 13? Choose One-Day Shipping at checkout. Details
34 new from $6.18 11 used from $5.99

Formats

Amazon Price New from Used from
  Paperback $10.19 $6.18 $5.99

Frequently Bought Together

Customers buy this book with Lonely Planet Country Guide Spain (Lonely Planet Spain) by Damien Simonis

Lonely Planet Madrid Encounter + Lonely Planet Country Guide Spain (Lonely Planet Spain)
  • This item: Lonely Planet Madrid Encounter by Anthony Ham

    In Stock.
    Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
    Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details

  • Lonely Planet Country Guide Spain (Lonely Planet Spain) by Damien Simonis

    In Stock.
    Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
    Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details


Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Lonely Planet Barcelona Encounter (Lonely Planet Encounter Barcelona) (Best Of)

Lonely Planet Barcelona Encounter (Lonely Planet Encounter Barcelona) (Best Of)

by Damien Simonis
Streetwise Madrid Laminated City Center Street Map

Streetwise Madrid Laminated City Center Street Map

by Streetwise Maps
4.0 out of 5 stars (4)  $7.95
Madrid (Eyewitness Travel Guides)

Madrid (Eyewitness Travel Guides)

by Michael Leapman
4.4 out of 5 stars (19)  $15.64
Barcelona Encounter (Best Of)

Barcelona Encounter (Best Of)

by Damien Simonis
3.5 out of 5 stars (15)  $10.39
Time Out Madrid (Time Out Guides)

Time Out Madrid (Time Out Guides)

by Time Out
4.3 out of 5 stars (6)  $13.57
Explore similar items

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...Encounter guides...discreet in size, but generous enough on page count to provide a fuller city experience minus the hefty guidebook load." -- Sherman's Travel, April 2007

Sherman's Travel, April 2007
'...Encounter guides...discreet in size, but generous enough on page count to provide a fuller city experience minus the hefty guidebook load.'


Product Description

What Will Your Madrid Encounter Be?

...tucking in to just one more plate of tapas in La Latina (p62)
...maxing out your credit card in Salamanca's designer boutiques (p19)
...brushing up on your Velazquez in the Museo del Prado (p12)
...making like a genuine Madrileno over a glass of vermut in Casa Alberto (p75)
...watching Real Madrid's galacticos knock one in the back of the net at the Bernabeu (p20)
...hitting the bars at midnight...hitting your bed at dawn (p138)

Discover Twice the City in Half the Time...

...full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easy navigation
...our resident author recommends the very best sights, restaurants, shops and entertainment
...unique itineraries and highlights help you make the most of a short trip
...Madrid experts share their tips on the city: from a top designer's favorite restaurant to a local actress's shopping suggestions

Product Details

  • Paperback: 176 pages
  • Publisher: Lonely Planet; 1 edition (September 1, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1741046726
  • ISBN-13: 978-1741046724
  • Product Dimensions: 6 x 4.2 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #102,897 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

    Popular in these categories: (What's this?)

    #5 in  Books > Travel > Europe > Spain > Madrid
    #59 in  Books > Travel > Guidebook Series > Lonely Planet

Inside This Book (learn more)

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?

Lonely Planet Madrid Encounter
59% buy the item featured on this page:
Lonely Planet Madrid Encounter 4.7 out of 5 stars (3)
$10.19
Madrid (City Guide)
13% buy
Madrid (City Guide) 2.9 out of 5 stars (10)
$12.91
Madrid (Eyewitness Travel Guides)
12% buy
Madrid (Eyewitness Travel Guides) 4.4 out of 5 stars (19)
$15.64
Time Out Madrid (Time Out Guides)
10% buy
Time Out Madrid (Time Out Guides) 4.3 out of 5 stars (6)
$13.57

Tags Customers Associate with This Product

 (What's this?)
Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
 

Your tags: Add your first tag
 

Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store

If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store. Learn more

 

Customer Reviews

3 Reviews
5 star:
 (2)
4 star:
 (1)
3 star:    (0)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
4.7 out of 5 stars (3 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars perfectly fits in a day bag and has everything you need, January 18, 2009
By A. Boston (Boston, MA United States) - See all my reviews
(TOP 1000 REVIEWER)   
Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?)
We're a 20 something couple who loves to travel backpack style on a budget. We don't stay in hostels, but we definitely don't spend a lot on hotels since really, you're only sleeping there. Venere(google it)is an amazing site for booking hotels and getting great feedback from past customers before you book. It's like the amazon.com of hotels.

We've used these slim lonely planet books for cities all over Spain, Italy and Portugal. They are amazing. I first got them on a trip to Italy, since we were visiting a few cities I hadn't been before. They were such an integral part of why we enjoyed ourselves so much, so I absolutely had to get them for our next trip to Spain and Portugal.

The books are very compact and fit in my tiny day bag(which just about houses my small camera, chapstick and a few other odds and ends). It was really all we needed when we ventured out every day. It has GREAT maps, about 5 different maps per book. And they're not gigantic, so thankfully you will not be the 'obvious tourist' which is something that I get very concerned about. I don't want to be the stereotypical American blocking off a sidewalk while staring at a map that's 2x5. Each map concentrates on a different section of the city, so you can see specific streets and points of interest.

I usually read thru these books page by page to decide my daily itinerary before we leave for our trip. I cross reference them with other guides and websites, to make sure I won't be skipping anything crucial. I made notes on the pages and highlight parts of the maps so that I can easily find things I am going to.

An indispensable aspect of these books is not only does it at least give you an idea of pricing, if not the exact amount, but it tells student/senior pricing as well as hours and even hours for different seasons if the point of interests breaks down that way. We always knew when something was open or closed so there was never wasted time walking to something and finding it closed or just about to be closed. When you're in a city for a short amount of time, that is VERY important!!

There is also a wide variety of color pictures, which I really like. It gives me a better idea of if i want to visit that museum or fountain or building.

This book can get you into a completely unknown city and help you get from an airport to where ever you're going. It tells you all the transportation choices and what is best for getting where. It has highlights for places you absolutely should not miss, sights and activities, walking tours(how often can you take yourself on a walking tour of an unknown city?!), day trips, shopping including food and flea markets, restaurants,hotels, places to visit for kids.

Lastly, my favorite section which is the 'directory', it's a how-to for the specific city your book is based on: on arrival and departure(which I mentioned before)info on tipping, your embassy, getting around: telling you about metro cards and buses and trains, basics on language and emergencies. Even tips for women or gay and lesbian travelers.

I would recommend this book whole heartedly and look forward to my next vacation so I can buy more. And afterwards, it's totally something sentimental to keep because it has all the notes on where we went and what we liked and didn't like. It really brings us back to the excitement of visiting a new, unknown place.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent guide for a short visit, June 15, 2008
By Blue "in Washington" (Washington, DC United States) - See all my reviews
(TOP 1000 REVIEWER)   
This is an abbreviated guide by Lonely Planet Publications that is perfect for anyone visiting Madrid on business or otherwise staying for a couple of days only. The city's cultural, social and commercial highlights are laid out in succinct and efficient manner. It includes a respectable listing of recommended restaurants with estimated costs. There is a chronological listing of annual events (by the month) that is very helpful. Places and events of interest to gay travelers are included. There is no padding of the guide with paid advertising--a big plus in my opinion. And finally, there is a decent, zip-out map of the city included with the guide.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, July 12, 2007
By Ahmad Khoshnevis (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   
Used this book in my first trip to Madrid. The day trip itinerary is excellent. It takes you through the streets of Madrid that people actually live in them and not a mere tourist attractions. The book is very useful in figuring out when to visit and what to look for.

I found it very useful and I will use similar book for my future visit to other cities.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Only search this product's reviews



Customer Discussions

This product's forum
Discussion Replies Latest Post
No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
 


Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
Search all Amazon discussions
   



So You'd Like to...


Create a guide

Product Information from the Amapedia Community

Beta (What's this?)


Look for Similar Items by Category


Look for Similar Items by Subject

 

Feedback

If you need help or have a question for Customer Service, contact us.
 Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
Is there any other feedback you would like to provide?

Your comments can help make our site better for everyone.


Your Recent History

 (What's this?)

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.