- Hardcover: 208 pages
- Publisher: Thames & Hudson (18 Aug 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0500511284
- ISBN-13: 978-0500511282
- Product Dimensions: 31.9 x 25.6 x 2.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 459,195 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Far from the beaches of Spain's Mediterranean coast, there lies a land of quiet backwaters seemingly untouched by time. Traditional architecture, as well as dramatic natural settings of which the buildings often seem to be an organic part, mark these places as being among the most unspoilt in Europe. Profiles of over 30 village gems make up the four main sections of this book. From Galicia to the Basque country in the north lie picturesque fishing villages. Patient exploration of the heart of the country reveals such delights as Pedraza's arcaded square seen against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains. In the east, the whitewashed houses of Cadaques have become famous as an artists' colony, while El Palmar is renowned for its paella. And in the villages of Andalucia, like Medina Sidonia, are the remains of the Moorish civilization of southern Spain. Like all the volumes in this series, "The Most Beautiful Villages of Spain" is completed by listings of places to stay and eat, and sights to visit.
About the Author
Hugh Palmer is one of the world's foremost photographers of rural life. His previous books include Garden Ornament and Water Garden (both published by Thames & Hudson) and many titles in the Most Beautiful Villages series.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I initially thought this would be rather a pleasant "coffee table" book, and indeed it has all the attributes...super photographs and some interesting narrative, but for me it is more than that. Now, having pored over it time and again, it has assumed the mantle of a route-map to discovery, and I simply want to use it as the itinerary for a long road trip to Spain! Don't leave it on the table, put it in your glovebox!
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I thought this book would be images of landscapes with picturesque villages but there's a lot of wall and castle and I'm not too bothered about just architecture. I'm a bit disappointed.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Great photographs in a very interesting book which is full of beautiful photographs. Might be fun to use in creating a travel itinerary for a Spanish road trip and contains some interesting information although no more that can be gleaned from good guide books.
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