- Paperback: 900 pages
- Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 5th Revised edition edition (1 Mar 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1740597001
- ISBN-13: 978-1740597005
- Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 3.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 370,053 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The Lonely Planet Country Guides are the complete country guides for independent travellers. They feature inspirational colour highlights sections, easy-to-use grid-referenced maps and insightful history, culture, food and environment chapters by specialised contributors.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The bad reviews given here are old hat. The new edition is easy to use with very clear maps and it does cover places way off the beaten track as well as those familiar to us all. If you need more detail for a particular area then lonely planet do publish more in depth area books such as 'Catalonia and the Costa Brava' for example.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The Lonely Planet guidebooks are deservedly the default choice for many travellers. This lastest edition (2007) of the Lonely Planet guide to Spain goes a long way to answering those critics who say that European countries have sometimes been Lonely Planet's Achille's heel. This is an excellent guidebook to Spain, both for those who just want to visit the well-known highlights as well as for those who enjoy getting off the beaten track. The language is informal, perhaps a reflection of the publisher's target audience and the overall feel is unstuffy.
The book is organised into regional chapters, with Madrid and Barcelona being given their own. The first hundred pages or so are dedicated to themes such as history, culture architecture, the outdoors, and so on, a valuable tool for the uninitiated to get to grips with this complex country.
There are nice touches for readers who enjoy exploring cities and towns beyond the usual sightseeing draws. For example, there are suggested walking tours for places like Madrid, Toledo, Barcelona, Valencia, and others. Additionally, there are numerous attractions described that go beyond the usual tourist draws. For example, the descriptions of the less well-known museums and gardens of Madrid are valuable to those who enjoy exploring. The city maps are very clear, given the difficulties of mapping labyrithine old quarters. The maps of Barcelona are especially good.
Spain is an especially rewarding country for those who prefer to escape from the tourist trail and this book has much to offer in that regard. There are substantial sections on less-visited towns and areas. For example, there are several pages devoted to the interior of Galicia, an area often ignored. Extremadura, a region that is often bypassed, is particularly well covered. Throughout the book, there are numerous references, with dates, to the many local fiestas for which Spain is justifiably famous.
The sections on public transport between cities and towns are very helpful. Spain has a bewildering number of bus companies and Lonely Planet very wisely gives the name of the bus company that operates a particular service, together with frequency and fares. Train fares and frequency are also detailed.
The eating and sleeping recommendations are reliable although more would be welcome in some cities: I can't help but think that some will be crowded out with bearers of the guide. Then again, some readers might think that's a plus when it comes to meeting kindred spirits. I especially welcome the parking facilities logo for hotels where it's available.
I find the relentless use of black print on white a little difficult for finding my way around the book and for finding the wood amongst the trees. However, that is a minor quibble with what is a valuable resource for any potential visitor to Spain.
The book is organised into regional chapters, with Madrid and Barcelona being given their own. The first hundred pages or so are dedicated to themes such as history, culture architecture, the outdoors, and so on, a valuable tool for the uninitiated to get to grips with this complex country.
There are nice touches for readers who enjoy exploring cities and towns beyond the usual sightseeing draws. For example, there are suggested walking tours for places like Madrid, Toledo, Barcelona, Valencia, and others. Additionally, there are numerous attractions described that go beyond the usual tourist draws. For example, the descriptions of the less well-known museums and gardens of Madrid are valuable to those who enjoy exploring. The city maps are very clear, given the difficulties of mapping labyrithine old quarters. The maps of Barcelona are especially good.
Spain is an especially rewarding country for those who prefer to escape from the tourist trail and this book has much to offer in that regard. There are substantial sections on less-visited towns and areas. For example, there are several pages devoted to the interior of Galicia, an area often ignored. Extremadura, a region that is often bypassed, is particularly well covered. Throughout the book, there are numerous references, with dates, to the many local fiestas for which Spain is justifiably famous.
The sections on public transport between cities and towns are very helpful. Spain has a bewildering number of bus companies and Lonely Planet very wisely gives the name of the bus company that operates a particular service, together with frequency and fares. Train fares and frequency are also detailed.
The eating and sleeping recommendations are reliable although more would be welcome in some cities: I can't help but think that some will be crowded out with bearers of the guide. Then again, some readers might think that's a plus when it comes to meeting kindred spirits. I especially welcome the parking facilities logo for hotels where it's available.
I find the relentless use of black print on white a little difficult for finding my way around the book and for finding the wood amongst the trees. However, that is a minor quibble with what is a valuable resource for any potential visitor to Spain.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have only had this guide for a short time but from what I can see, it looks useful and I will no doubt use it often in the future.
The small print is a handicap, however. If it means having to have a larger book, so be it.
The small print is a handicap, however. If it means having to have a larger book, so be it.
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brilliant
lonley planet Spain is another brilliant runner for the lonley planet stable. I have used this guide for 9 weeks holidays in Spain over the last three years - background, sites... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mr. D. C. Fish
Spain lonely planet
Doesn't cover as much info. as expected on the Estapona region but ok otherwise(for the price).
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Published 18 months ago by bill
good read.
Very good book. Does what it says.Good information. Would have liked a bit more about inland Valencia but thats only because I live there and like to tell my guests more of it.
Published 22 months ago by Antonina Alice Bayer
Spain - Lonely Planet
Always a useful tool and ideal for planning a trip away. It is a great book for finding those tucked away places. Recommended!
Published on 16 May 2010 by Mrs. Anne Smith
The worst lonely planet I've ever owned, and I've owned a few.
Awfull maps, very inaccurate and badly organised (based on Barcelona). Bad selection of accomadation, limited selection of bars. Limited information about attractions. Read more
Published on 3 Mar 2010 by Mr. R. J. Yacamini
Great book
I always buy a Lonely Planet as my 1st point of reference when visiting a new country. The information is clearly laid out and headed. Read more
Published on 1 Nov 2009 by chillinb
A Good Place To Start
The first time I knew about "lonely planet" guides, was 15 years ago when I was planning a trip to India. It was given to me by an associate. These books are brilliant. Read more
Published on 29 July 2009 by G. Cheal
Gaps and misinformation
We were a little disappointed to find Coma Ruga (where we were to spend our holiday) totally missing from the book. Read more
Published on 21 Jun 2009 by farawaymum
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it was a older edition of the lonely planet 2005. which i wasn't aware of when i ordered. as you can imagine it was very out of date because of this.
Published on 13 Mar 2009 by Amanda Murray
Outstanding Photographs
I know it's my personal bug-bear, but as with most guidebooks on Spain the Murcia region isn't given the same treatment as other regions - just 10 pages (that wrongly suggest that... Read more
Published on 21 Aug 2008 by Debbie Jenkins
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