Spain 9 (Lonely Planet)

Spain 9 (Lonely Planet)

<P><I>Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher</I> </P><P><B>Lonely Planet Spain </B>is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Bask in orange-scented breezes while savoring a Valencian paella, witness the fiery passion of Andalucia's flamenco dancers, or be captivated by Madrid and Barcelona's art and architecture; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Spain and begin your journey now! </P><P><B>Inside Lonely Planet Spain Travel Guide:</B> </P><UL> <LI><B>Full-colour </B>maps and images throughout <LI><B>Highlights</B> <B>and itineraries</B> show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests <LI><B>Insider tips</B> save you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots <LI><B>Essential info</B> <B>at your fingertips</B> - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices <LI><B>Honest reviews</B> <B>for all budgets</B> - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss <LI><B>Cultural insights</B> give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including customs, history, art, music, dance, architecture, landscapes, bullfighting, cuisine, wine, and more <LI><B>Free, convenient pull-out</B> <B>Barcelona map</B> (included in print version), plus over 110 colour maps <LI><B>Useful features</B> - including <B>Walking Tours, Travel with Children, </B>and <B>Month-by-Month</B> (annual festival calendar) <LI><B>Coverage</B> of Madrid, Barcelona, Catalonia, Aragon, Basque Country, La Rioja, Cantabria, Asturias, Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Valencia, Mallorca, Ibiza, Seville, Andalucia, Extremadura, and more </LI></UL><P><B>The Perfect Choice: </B><B>Lonely Planet Spain,</B> our most comprehensive guide to Spain, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less travelled. </P><UL> <LI>Looking for just the highlights of Spain? Check out <B>Lonely Planet's Discover Spain,</B> a photo-rich guide to the country's<I> </I>most popular attractions. <LI>Looking for a guide focused on Barcelona or Madrid? Check out <B>Lonely Planet's Barcelona </B>guide or <B>Madrid </B>guide for a comprehensive look at all these cities have to offer, <B>Lonely Planet's Discover Barcelona,</B> a photo-rich guide to the Barcelona's most popular attractions, or <B>Lonely Planet's Pocket Barcelona,</B> a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip. </LI></UL><P><B>Authors: </B>Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Anthony Ham, Stuart Butler, Anna Kaminski, John Noble, Miles Roddis, Brendan Sainsbury, Regis St Louis, and Andy Symington. </P><P><B>About Lonely Planet: </B>Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in. </P><P><I>TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012 and 2013 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category</I> </P><P><I>'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times</I> </P><P><I>'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) </I></P>