National Geographic Traveler: Spain Fourth Edition

About this book

Spains vibrancy and passion are brought alive in this colorful comprehensive guide. Filled with in-depth information and practical travel tips it features experiential sidebars insider tips from National Geographic experts cut-away illustrations detailed maps (including street-by-street city maps) and sumptuous pictures. Organized into chapters by cities and areas it guides readers to Madrid and its museums and nightlife Catalonia and Valencia Basque Country and the Pyrenees Barcelona Castille Andalucia the Balearics and Canaries and to many lesser known places as well. An elaborate introduction to Spanish history and culture provides context. Special in-depth sidebars discuss Spanish wines Gaudi and modernism flamenco and more; while guided tours include a drive among Aragons castles and around the Mudejar towns and a walk around Madrids enchanting Plaza Major. An extensive travel planner details practicalities including where to find the most memorable posadas and best tapas.