Lonely Planet Spain (Travel Guide)

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In a witty combination of travel, food, and cultural knowledge, Goulding takes readers on a journey through the culinary landscape of Spain. This book is a wonderful place to start if you already have a trip to Spain planned. Even if you don’t, Grape, Olive, Pigwill have you looking into flights to Barcelona ASAP! Goulding is a passionate lover of cuisine, making this book an enjoyable read for anyone–even if you don’t normally read within the food genre. Ghosts of Spain: Travels Through Spain and Its Silent Past by Giles Tremlett It’s important to note that this is a meandering novel that takes its time unraveling. It’s a meditative, slow-paced, and immersive Galician experience. If you’re into fast paced novels, you might not enjoy this one. But if you’re a reader that likes savoring a nuanced, reflective story, don’t miss this book. Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, to help to find the best places in Spain, matching different needs. You’ll spend a lot of time around the marina when you holiday in Cala’n Bosch, as everything happens there. It’s where you’ll find lovely restaurants and quiet bars for you to sit and enjoy an afternoon drink, overlooking the boats and watching the world go by. You’ll feel a real buzz around the marina in the evenings though. Take a moon-lit stroll around the waterfront and watch the street artists that regularly perform, or discover unique gifts at the street market; perfect for taking home as gifts. The quiet bars from the day time become vibrant at night time and play host to evening entertainment, so if you love live music and karaoke, this is the place for you. Without doubt, the main reason people come to Ibiza Town is for the nightlife. With iconic clubs and lively bars, the only phrase that seems appropriate is ‘world-class’.

Before visiting Spain, you may wish to expand your general knowledge of the country. With this in mind, I recommend The Great Book of Spain ,an instructive and fun read that covers all sorts of facts and trivia about Spain! From history, geography, pop culture, and even sports, this book contains tidbits of information that all readers will find interesting. Isabella: The Warrior Queen by Kirstin DowneyThis book” by Carlos Ruiz zafón is set in postwar Barcelona and it revolves around the story of a young boy named Daniel Sempere who is taken to a secret “The Cemetery of Forgotten Books” by his father. Another memoir about the famous Camino, “The Way, My Way” is more focused on the spiritual discoveries Bill Bennett had while taking this adventure. Senate or Senado (265 seats; 208 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 57 members indirectly elected by the legislatures of the autonomous communities; members serve 4-year terms)

In 1957, post-war Spain begins welcoming tourists into the country as a way to gain capital. Daniel Matheson is one of these foreigners, hoping to dive beneath the sunny surface of his mother’s birth nation and the city of Madrid. After meeting Ana, a beautiful hotel maid, he finds that all is not what it seems. In fact, Franco’s Spain has a hidden tragic past and a dark side. This novel is extremely informative about the Spanish Civil War and even includes vintage media reports interspersed throughout the book. Winter in Madrid by C.J. Sansom You may associate Spain with a history of intolerance. However, Menocal shines a light on a period where Muslims, Jews, and Christians lived in peace in the country. In particular, she focuses on portraying Al-Andalus or Muslim Spain, with a dose of nostalgia. Especially if you plan to travel to Andalusia, you’ll enjoy reading this book before experiencing the blended culture of this region. Best Spain travel books Ever wonder what it would be like to live in Spain as a British expat since the 80’s? The author, Giles Tremelet, has been doing just this, and in his time here has acquired quite the inside view of Spanish life and culture.

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He asks questions that no one dares to ask behind major historical and political events and expounds answers to these. These include: Who caused the Spanish Civil War? Why do Basque terrorists kill? Why do Catalans hate Madrid? For Whom the Bell Tollswas published in 1940 and is one of Ernest Hemingway‘s most recognized novels. The story follows a young man named Robert Jordan as he volunteers as a dynamiter in the Spanish Civil War. He fights on the side of the Spanish Republic against the Fascist forces of Francisco Franco. As Hemingway worked as a journalist during the war, he used this experience to make the novel as realistic as possible. Following Robert Jordan over the course of a mission to destroy a bridge, Hemingway sends the reader an important message: war is brutal and affects everyone. If you don’t know much about the Spanish Civil War, this book may be a good place to start. Don Quixote by Cervantes Steps Out of Time, One Woman's Journey on the Camino is Katharine Soper's memoir of her pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago. She documents the history, culture, and beauty of this ancient pilgrimage all while comparing it with her overwhelm about the pace of modern life.

Playa del Faro boasts a wonderful children's play area. The sea is shallow and sheltered, making it ideal for paddling with your little ones. In a vibrant location, you'll find the marina and lighthouse to the west and plenty of attractions along the promenade. It's a short stroll from exclusive shops, terraces, and restaurants, too. It has the ideal holiday location on Gran Canaria’s south coast, situated close to nearby water parks and sport centres. Known in English as 'Englishman's Beach', it's very popular with English-speaking tourists, and offers some of the most cosmopolitan nightlife in the Canary Islands.

Standing at 1200m, La Concha Mountain in Spain is the highest point in Marbella. There are many viewing points on the way up, so you can make it as challenging as you want. Mirador del Macho has a well-marked path that will take you through the olive groves. If you're going to take on the peak, bring food, water and plenty of charge on your phone. It will take roughly 4 hours, and the views are breathtaking.