Illustrated with spectacular photographs, Spain showcases the jewel of southwestern Europe. From the stunning architecture of Gaudi in Barcelona in the north of the country, to the national parks of Alpujarras and Donana in Andalucia in the south, there are hundreds of miles of sights to explore with every chapter. Explore the Roman influences on the Iberian Peninsula and the vestiges of early Islamic rule in Córdoba. Spain also features everyday lifestyles of the people of the country including markets, food and fabulous flamenco dancing. Leaving the mainland behind, there is plenty more to see on the Canary Islands of Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura and Balearic Islands of Majorca, Ibiza and Minorca to name just a few. Arranged by region, the book explores Spanish tradition and contemporary culture alike from medieval times to the present day. Presented in a portrait format and with expert captions explaining the fascinating stories behind each setting, Spain is a brilliant collection of images.
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Beautiful photographic guide to the lifestyle, culture and landscape of Spain.
Contents Introduction
NORTHERN SPAIN Bilbao Guggenheim Museum, Aste Nagusia (Great Week)
festival, Plaza Nueva, Erribera Merkatua, Zubizuri, Funicular de Artxanda
Gaztelugatxe San Sebastian Castillo de la Mota, Parte Vieja Hondarribia
Jaizkibel, Calle San Pedto, Plaza de Armas Santillana del Mar Altamira Cave
Comillas El Capricho de Gaudi Picos de Europa National Park Rioja wine
region vineyards/wine production, Haro wine festival Oviedo Cathedral of
San Salvador, Basilica of San Julian de los Prados Taramundi Cape Vidio Lake
Covadonga and the Sanctuary of the Virgen de Covadonga Cudillero Santiago de
Compostela Cathedral de Santiago, Crypt of St James Camino de Santiago
Islas Atlanticas, Galicia Praia de Lumebo, Galicia Pamplona running of the
bulls Bardenas Reales Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park Aigüestortes i
Estany de Sant Maurici National Park including Pyrenean chamois Zaragoza
Cathedral Basilica of our Lady of the Pillar, Palacio de la Aljaferia, food
Alquezar Ainsa
CENTRAL SPAIN Madrid Plaza Mayor, Royal Palace, Prado, architecture of Gran
Via, El Rastro market, cobbled streets and flamenco bars in Malasana, Huertas
or La Latina, Atocha station garden, street food, Palacio de Cristal, Templo
del Debod San Lorenzo of El Escorial Avila castle Segovia aqueduct,
Alcazar Valladolid Plaza Mayor Zamora castle Salamanca varied
architecture including main square, Casa de las Conchas, Convent of San
Esteban Toledo Alcazar, synagogue (Sinagoga del Transito), Mirador del
Valle, San Martinos Bridge, Santa Iglesia Catedral Primada de Toledo
Windmills at Consuegra or Campo de Criptana, La Mancha Cuenca hanging
houses, cobbled streets) Monfrague National Park - including Spanish lynx,
black storks Caceres Moorish influence, alleys, cobbles
EASTERN SPAIN Barcelona Sagrada Familia, Parc Guell, La Pedrera, Casa
Batllo, Casa Vicens, El Calvet, Casa Amatller, Casa Estape, Palau de la
Musica Catalana, Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau, tapas, La Rambla, La
Boqueria market, Barri Gotic, Montserrat Monastery Costa Brava - rocky coast
and tiny beaches, such as Platja de Sa Boadella Cadaques Figueres Salvador
Dali Museum Besalu Girona cathedral, Arab baths, old Jewish quarter Lleida
La Seu Vella Sitges carnival Reus Casa Navas, Casa Rull, Casa Gasull,
Casa Pinyol Tarragona amphitheatre, seafood, Ferreres Aqueduct, Cire Roma
Teruel Sagunto Roman sites Valencia paella, Las Fallas festival, Central
Market, La Lonja de la Seda, Torres de Serranos, Cathedral, Placa de la Verge
Bunol Tomatina tomato-throwing festival Alicante Murcia Cartagena
SOUTHERN SPAIN Donana National Park flamingos and other water birds,
Iberian lynx Rio Tinto Mines Jerez de la Frontera sherry
production/drinking Cadiz including chirigotas Seville flamenco, Royal
Alcazar, Plaza de Espana, Torre Giralda, Setas de Sevilla, Casa de Pilatos,
Santa Cruz quarter, tapas including churros Costa de la Luz empty windswept
beaches, for example Playa de Bolonia Tarifa windsurfing Estepona Malaga
Alcazaba, Mercado Central de Atarazanas, Cathedral doe la Encarnacion de
Malaga Ronda including New (Nuevo) Bridge White villages: Arcos de la
Frontera, Zahara de la Sierra, Setenil de las Bodegas, Vejer de la Frontera,
Medina Sidonia Frigiliana Cordoba Mezquita Cathedral Granada Alhambra and
Generalife Gardens Sierra Nevada National Park Playa de Maro, Nerja Playa de
Monsul, Almeria
THE ISLANDS BALEARICS Cabrera Archipelago and National Park Mallorca La Seu
Cathedral, Soller, Fornalutx, Bellver Castle, Cape Formentor, Playa de Es
Trenc, Cala Fornells, Alcudia Menorca Naveta des Tudons Ibiza Dalt Vila,
Cala Salada Formontera Playa de Ses Illetes
CANARIES La Palma Caldera de Taburiente, Santa Cruz de la Palma
(traditional balconied homes) Lanzarote Timanfaya National Park, volcanic
cones, Jameos del Agua, Playa del Papagayo Isla Graciosa Fuerteventura
Corralejo National Park Gran Canaria Artenara, Teror Tenerife Teide
National Park, Auditorio de Tenerife Adan Martin, La Laguna El Hierro La
Gomera Garajonay National Park
Claudia Martin is a travel writer who has contributed to many guide books and magazines. She is also the author of books on history, geography and culture for adults and young people. She lives in London, UK.
