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Publisher
View Video
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
"The ancient streets of Seville showcase the multicultural imprint of the numerous peoples and cultures that have called this city home: Romans, Visigoths, Muslims, Jews and Christians. Explore the Roman ruins of Italica, the lush Moorish palace of the Alcazar, the delicate beauty of Santa Cruz (the center of Seville's Jewish history), and the Gothic brilliance of the city's largest Cathedral, the celebrated La Giralda. Seville is a contemporary city...
Series
Publisher
Columbia River Entertainment Group
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Description
In Greece, the journey begins on the Peloponnesian Peninsula and follows a scenic route that winds through the mountains and picturesque villages of southern Greece. The journey continues to Athens, and then north past Mount Olympus to Thessaloniki. In Portugal, the journey goes along the banks of the River Douru, Portugal's major river and the heart of its port-wine-producing region, to Oporto. In Spain, the journey goes through the heart of Moorish...
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Publisher
Fodor's Travel, a division of Internet Brands, Incorporated
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Whether you want to experience the Alhambra, explore Madrids incredible museums, eat delicious tapas, drink Spanish wine, or enjoy Flamenco performances, the local Fodors travel experts in Spain are here to help! Fodors Essential Spain 2020 is part of the award-winning Fodors Essential series recognized by Booklist as the “Best Travel Guide in 2019.” This guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you...
Author
Publisher
Dial Press
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
"Spain is an immemorial land like no other, one that James A. Michener, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author and celebrated citizen of the world, came to love as his own. Iberia is Michener's enduring nonfiction tribute to his cherished second home. In the fresh and vivid prose that is his trademark, he not only reveals the celebrated history of bullfighters and warrior kings, painters and processions, cathedrals and olive orchards, he also shares the...
Author
Publisher
William B. Eerdmans Pub
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
"Seeking to take stock of his life, Kevin Codd set out in July 2003 on a pilgrimage that would profoundly change his life. To the Field of Stars tells the fascinating story of his unusual spiritual and physical journey on foot across Spain to Santiago de Compostela, the traditional burial place of the apostle James the Greater. Each brief chapter chronicling Codd's thirty-five-day trek is dedicated to one or two days on the road. Codd shares tales...
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Series
Publisher
Camino Guides
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Now updated to include newer maps and photos, with height reduced by 20mm to make it even lighter in weight to support carefree traveling, this comprehensive guidebook to the Camino de Santiago and its offshoots contains all the information needed by modern-day pilgrims wishing to walk the sacred Way of St. James. Overview route planners plus daily stage maps and detailed town plans help sojourners with all the advance preparation they need. The maps...
13) Mallorca
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Series
Publisher
Lonely Planet Publications Pty. Limited
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Lonely Planet's Mallorca is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Climb the medieval streets of Arta, traverse the helter-skelter Sa Calobra for amazing views, and watch the sunset from honey-toned Deia; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Mallorca and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Mallorca: Up-to-date information - all businesses...
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Series
Publisher
Vintage Books
Pub. Date
2001.
Language
English
Description
No sooner had Chris Stewart set eyes on El Valero than he handed over a check. Now all he had to do was explain to Ana, his wife that they were the proud owners of an isolated sheep farm in the Alpujarra Mountains in Southern Spain. That was the easy part. Lush with olive, lemon, and almond groves, the farm lacks a few essentials—running water, electricity, an access road. And then there's the problem of rapacious Pedro Romero, the previous owner...
15) Spain
Author
Publisher
DK Eyewitness Travel
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Your journey starts here. Featuring DK's much-loved maps and illustrations, walks and information, plus all new, full-color photography, this 100% updated guide to Spain brings you the best of this sensational country in a brand-new, lightweight format. What's inside? - full-color photography, hand-drawn illustrations, and maps throughout - easy-to-follow walks, tours, and itineraries - our pick of Spain's must-sees, top experiences, and hidden gems...
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Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Grape, Olive, Pig is a deeply personal exploration of Spain, a country where eating and living are inextricably linked. Crafted in the "refreshing" (Associated Press), "inspirational" (Publishers Weekly) and "impeccably observed" (Eater.com) style of the acclaimed Rice, Noodle, Fish, and written with the same evocative voice of the award-winning magazine Roads & Kingdoms, this magnificent gastronomic travel companion takes you through the key regions...
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Publisher
Free Press
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
From one of Germanys most beloved celebrities, a cross between Bill Bryson and Paulo Coelho. It has sold over 3 million copies and been translated into eleven different languages. Pilgrims have increased along the Camino by 20 percent since the book was published. Hape Kerkelings spiritual epiphany has struck a nerve. Overweight, overworked, and physically unfit, Kerkeling was an unlikely candidate to make the arduous pilgrimage across the French...
18) Frommer's Spain
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Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Written by outspoken, authoritative experts,Frommer's Spainshows travelers how to experience the country the way the locals do. That means eating in the places tourists don't know about, visiting top attractions at times when the crowds are at their thinnest, and patronizing the bars and clubs Spaniards hold dear. Whether you're partying the night away in the Balearic Islands, exploring architecture and history in Barcelona or Bilbao, or running with...
Author
Series
Publisher
Fodor's Travel
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Whether you want to explore the Alhambra, marvel at La Sagrada Familia, or enjoy tapas, wine, and flamenco, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Spain are here to help! Fodor’s Essential Spain guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information,...
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