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Spain Travel Information
The Kingdom of Spain (Spanish: Reino de España)
is a country largely located in the Iberian peninsula in southwestern
Europe. The country also incorporates a three enclaves in North
Africa (Ceuta, Melilla, Peñón de Alhucemas),
an exclave within France (Llívia),
a island archipelagoes within the Atlantic Ocean (the Canary Islands)
and the Mediterranean Sea (the Balearic Islands).
Spain borders
Andorra,
France,
Gibraltar (a British overseas territory, but which Spain claims),
Portugal,
and through its North African exclaves,
Morocco.
Spain has a northern coast on the Bay of Bascay,
and a southern coast on the Mediterranean Sea and the North Atlantic.
As of
2007,
the estimated population of Spain was
about 45.1 million.
The capital and largest city of the country, Madrid,
had a population of 3.2 million people in the city, and combined total
population of about 5.5 million people in the combined city and metropolitan
area.
Other important cities in
Spain include
Barcelona, Bilbao, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Murcia, Málaga,
Palma de Mallorca, Seville (Spanish: Sevilla), Valencia and Zaragoza.
Puerta Del Sol, Madrid, Spain
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El Escorial, Unesco World Heritage Site, Madrid, Spain
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Here are some books about travel to Spain:
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By Rick Steves
Avalon Travel Publishing
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You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Spain.
In this guide, you’ll find an inviting mix of exciting cities and cozy towns. Explore the lively cities of Madrid, Barcelona, and Sevilla, and follow the Route of the White Hill Towns in Andalucía’s sun-drenched countryside. Experience the works of the great mastersfrom El Greco to Picasso to Dalíand learn how to avoid the lines at the most popular museums. Self-guided walks lead you through the castles, cathedrals, and villages of this ancient but modern land. End your day with a glass of Rioja wine and a plate of tapasthen join the locals for an evening of flamenco.
Rick’s candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. He’ll help you plan where to go and what to see, depending on the length of your trip. You’ll get up-to-date recommendations about what is worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket. |
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By Anthony Ham
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“Windswept Roman ruins, cathedrals of rare power and incomparable jewels of Islamic architecture speak of a country where the great civilizations have risen, fallen and left behind their indelible mark.” – Anthony Ham, Lonely Planet Author
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8 authors
130 tapas bars reviewed
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By Nick Inman & Josephine Quintero
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DK Eyewitness Travel's full-color guidebooks to hundreds of destinations around the world truly show you what others only tell you. They have become renowned for their visual excellence, which includes unparalleled photography, 3-D mapping, and specially commissioned cutaway illustrations. DK Eyewitness Travel Guides are the only guides that work equally well for inspiration, as a planning tool, a practical resource while traveling, and a keepsake following any trip. |
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By Darwin Porter
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- Full-color throughout!
- Free full-color, foldout map.
- Completely updated every year.
- Insider advice on avoiding the crowds as you hit all the highlights of the 17 semi-autonomous regions of Spain, from the Prado in Madrid to the Guggenheim in Bilbao, from El Escorial to Granada's Alhambra. Plus tips for navigating the country's lovely but less-traveled corners, including Galicia in the northwest and the Balearic Islands in the east.
- Where to find the absolute best paella in Valencia, the loveliest vineyards in Rioja, the hottest tapas in Seville, and the finest suckling pig in Segovia.
- Insightful commentary on Spain's dazzling array of art and architectural masterpieces, from the Old World classicism of Velazquez to the modernism of Picasso and Dali.
- Opinionated reviews. No bland descriptions and lukewarm recommendations. Our expert writers are passionate about their destinations--they tell it like it is in an engaging and helpful way.
- Exact prices listed for every establishment and activity--no other guides offer such detailed, candid reviews of hotels and restaurants. We include the very best, but also emphasize moderately priced choices for real people.
- User-friendly features including star ratings and special icons to point readers to great finds, excellent values, insider tips, best bets for kids, special moments, and overrated experiences.
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By Rick Steves
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You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Spain. In this guide, you’ll find an inviting mix of exciting cities and cozy towns. Explore the lively cities of Madrid, Barcelona, and Sevilla, and follow the Route of the White Hill Towns in Andalucía’s sun-drenched countryside. Experience the works of the great masters from El Greco to Picasso to Dalí and learn how to avoid the lines at the most popular museums. Self-guided walks lead you through the castles, cathedrals, and villages of this ancient but modern land. End your day with a glass of Rioja wine and a plate of tapas then join the locals for an evening of flamenco. Rick’s candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. He’ll help you plan where to go and what to see, depending on the length of your trip. You’ll get up-to-date recommendations about what is worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket. |
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By Fodor's
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Released: 2010-11-16
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• Full-color guide • Make your trip to Spain unforgettable with illustrated features, 75 maps, and 340 color photos.
• Customize your trip with simple planning tools • Convenient overviews of each region and its highlights • Top experiences & attractions • Easy-to-read color regional maps
Explore Madrid, Barcelona, Andalusia, and beyond
• Discerning Fodor’s Choice picks for hotels, restaurants, sights, and more • “Word of Mouth” tips from fellow Fodor’s travelers • Illustrated features on El Prado, the wines of Spain, paradors, bullfighting, Gaudí, flamenco, the Alhambra, El Camino de Santiago, tapas, and Basque Country • Best beaches, best restauranst, best tapas spots, and best lodgings
• Opinions from destination experts • Fodor’s Spain-based writers reveal their favorite local haunts • Revised annually to provide the latest information |
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By Jules Brown, Geoff Garvey, Annelise Sorensen & Mark Ellingham
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The Rough Guide to Spain is the ultimate travel guide with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best Spanish attractions. Discover the vibrant regions of Spain from the outstanding art of Madrid to tapas in Barcelona and foot-stamping Flamenco in Southern Spain. New full-colour features explore the best Spanish wine, walks in Spain and Spain’s key fiestas whilst an increased Spanish language section will get you started on Catalan, Basque and Gelego. Find detailed practical advice on what to see and do in Spain whilst relying on up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels in Spain, bars in Spain, restaurants in Spain, shops in Spain and Spanish festivals for all budgets. You’ll find expert tips on exploring Spain’s varied landscapes, from the rías of Galicia to the coves of the Balearics; and authoritative background on Spain''s history and wildlife, with the low-down on every major fiesta. Explore all corners of Spain with the clearest maps of any guide. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Spain. |
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By DK Publishing
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Compiled by expert travel writers, based full- or part-time in the countries and regions they write about, DK's new Back Roads series uses in-depth local knowledge to create driving tours full of original ideas for activities, off-the-beaten-track stops, and authentically 'native' places to eat and to stay. Taking travelers off the main roads and into the real life of a country, each title in DK's new Eyewitness Back Roads series contains up to 25 drive routes lasting from one to seven days. From intimate hotels and guesthouses to the most charming restaurants and bars specializing in seasonal dishes and regional produce, each drive has recommendations for places to spend the night, dine, and sightsee along the route.
A companion series to the Eyewitness Travel Guides, the books can be used in conjunction with existing guides or on their own. Each guide has a pull-out road map for easy navigation between drives and all the practical information you need, from road conditions and the length of the drive to parking information and opening hours of restaurants and attractions. |
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By Stuart Butler, John Noble, Miles Roddis & Damien Simonis
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Experience the Best of Spain
The Alhambra, La Rioja’s vineyards, the Sagrada Familia – we’ve selected the most iconic sights and incredible places so you can enjoy the real Spain with the minimum of fuss.
Highlights reveal the must-see attractions and unbeatable experiences
Itineraries make planning your trip simpler than ever
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Pull-Out Map puts the streets of Barcelona in your pocket
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