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The Rough Guide to Spain 12 (Rough Guide Travel Guides) (Paperback)

by Simon Baskett (Author), Jules Brown (Author), Mark Ellingham (Author), Geoff Garvey (Author), Phil Lee (Author), John Fisher (Author), Graham Kenyon (Author), Chris Lloyd (Author), Iain Stewart (Author), Marc Dubin (Author) "The most convenient way of getting to Spain from the UK and Ireland is to fly - flights from London take around two hours to..." (more)
Key Phrases: plaza mayor, Hern�n Cort�s, R�o J�car, Closed Sun, Plaza de Espa�a, Civil War (more...)

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The Rough Guide to Spain is your definitive handbook to one of Europe’s most thrilling countries. From the mesmerizing Moorish monuments of Andalucia to Guadi’s spectacular masterpieces in Catalunya, the 36-page full-colour section introduces all of the country’s highlights. The guide includes detailed listings for all the top places to stay, eat and drink whatever your budget, plus the brand-new ‘Authors’ Pick’ feature will highlight the very best options. There is plenty of practical advice on a host of outdoor activities, from windsurfing in Tarfifa to walking the Camino de Santiago. The guide takes an informed look at Spain’s history, architecture and many fiestas and comes complete with maps and plans for every region.

The Rough Guide to Spain is like having a local friend plan your trip.

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Paperback: 1152 pages
Publisher: Rough Guides; 12 edition (February 19, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1843537605
ISBN-13: 978-1843537601
Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 1.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #352,665 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The most convenient way of getting to Spain from the UK and Ireland is to fly - flights from London take around two hours to Madrid and Barcelona and two and a half hours to M�laga. Read the first page

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plaza mayor, Hern�n Cort�s, R�o J�car, las fallas, mare nostrum, las mulas, centro hist�rico, Llu�s Dom�nech, main turisme, useful turismo, carta dishes, helpful turismo, main turismo, small turismo, city turismo, turismo kiosk, local turismo, lunchtime mend, clean hostal, zona monumental, excellent tapas bar, lunch mend, regional turismo, platos combinados, casas rurales

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Closed Sun, Plaza de Espa�a, Civil War, San Sebasti�n, Santa Maria, Gran V�a, Sierra Nevada, Santiago de Compostela, New Zealand, Ibiza Town, San Francisco, Casco Viejo, Semana Santa, Gran Via, Pla�a de Catalunya, San Pedro, San Juan, Costa del Sol, Camino de Santiago, Plaza Nueva, San Miguel, Santa Mar�a, Passeig de Gr�cia, Republic of Ireland, Plaza del Ayuntamiento

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5.0 out of 5 stars recommended, May 17, 2007

By	D.S. Ranger Dave (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews

I traveled for three weeks driving in southern and central Spain with this 2007 Rough Guide to Spain, a 2007 DK Eyewitness Travel Spain book, and a 2004 Frommer's Spain's Best Loved Driving Tours guidebook. While each had some information the others didn't, the Rough Guide was the most informative and most used...therefore the one I'd recommend taking.

Times for museums/attractions and prices (in Euros) was accurate. The cultural information helped understand their culture. The historical information helped also. I didn't depend on the specific accommodations listed...I would typically just go into an area with many listed places (typically tourist area with nice walking right outside the room) and ask around until I find someplace. [Note: This method can be a real problem during festivals (which Spain has no scarcity of...) when rooms may be in few supply....or in high season (I traveled in early/mid May...when the flowers were out in the countryside and it wasn't too hot).]

You won't find a book that has "everything" you want to know, so consider buying a couple (like I did) or just getting one and get the most out of it you can.

Whatever you do...enjoy your trip.

'Ta Luego.....

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4.0 out of 5 stars They tell it like it is!!, July 5, 2007

By	Mary G. Corson (Southern NJ) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The authors of this guidebook give lots of interesting information--along with their frank opinions!! As the book is so thick, they really can cover many, many places in Spain. We used the Galicia section for our trip, and it helped me decide in which places to stay/not stay as well as where to go on day trips. If they think the beach is ugly, they will say just that! If they like the architecture in a town, they will offer their opinion.

Because it is so thick, it is not a book that I carried around during the day.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best guide for outside the major cities, May 18, 2008

By	Melinda (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

My husband and I just got back from a 2-week trip to Spain where we covered about 1000 miles by car. This was the guide that we depended on when we traveled through the Pyrenees, Rioja and Basque regions. The other guidebooks have maybe one or two sentences on the picturesque little medieval towns that we passed through, where this one had recommendations for meals and places to stay off the beaten path. I was so glad to have this book or we would have missed out on many great experiences, including our stays at some small "casas rurales" (like bed and breakfasts) where we got to really speak to the locals and take in the day to day life in Spain. It's a big book to drag around, so I ended up tearing out the pages with the maps we would need each day and carried those around with me instead of the whole book. The best travel book purchase that I have ever made!

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