The Rough Guide to Madrid

The Rough Guide to Madrid

Author: Simon Baskett

Publisher: Rough Guides

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 9781858288918

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Written by a resident of the city, this guide to Madrid offers the reader a glimpse of the less well-known sights, as well as a guide to the leading tourist attractions. All the museums of this historic capital are reviewed and there is information on nearby sites, such as Toledo, Segovia, and the monastery-palace of El Escorial. Football, bars, accommodation and eating out are all covered, with additional sections on art, architecture and famous former residents, such as Goya.


Pocket Rough Guide Madrid

Pocket Rough Guide Madrid

Author: Rough Guides

Publisher: Rough Guides UK

Published: 2016-01-15

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 0241254647

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Fully updated, Pocket Rough Guide Madrid covers everything you need for your trip to Spain's capital, whether you have just a few days or a week to fill. Pocket Rough Guide Madrid includes detailed reviews of the best places to sleep in or stay out and where to eat, drink, dance and shop in this dynamic city. There is also a "Best Of" section and suggested itineraries to help you enjoy the very best Madrid has to offer, from the world-class art collection of the Prado to perfect family-friendly activities, and from the highlights of Madrid's many tapas bars to the most peaceful parks for lazing on a sunny day. Make the most of your mini-break with the Pocket Rough Guide Madrid.


The Rough Guide to Spain

The Rough Guide to Spain

Author: Simon Baskett

Publisher: Rough Guides

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 1176

ISBN-13: 9781843532613

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Presents a guide to traveling in Spain, providing an introduction to the country with advice on planning a visit, and discussing the attractions, restaurants, accommodations, shopping, and entertainment venues of Madrid and other cities and regions. Includes maps and photographs.


The Rough Guide to Spain (Travel Guide eBook)

The Rough Guide to Spain (Travel Guide eBook)

Author: Rough Guides

Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited

Published: 2018-03-01

Total Pages: 1349

ISBN-13: 1789193400

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Discover Spain with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan on exploring Andalucia's White Towns, sampling the legendary nightlife of Madrid or hiking in the Picos de Euuropa, this new edition of The Rough Guide to Spain will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and visit along the way. Inside The Rough Guide to Spain - Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, to help you get the most out of your visit. - Full-colour maps throughout - navigate the backstreets of Barcelona or Granada's Albaicín without needing to get online. - Stunning, inspirational images - a rich collection of inspiring colour photography. - Things not to miss - Rough Guides' rundown of Spain's best sights and experiences. - Itineraries - carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip. - Detailed city coverage - whether visiting the big sights or venturing off the tourist trail, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered include: Madrid, Segovia, Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha, Extremadura, Andalucía, Castilla y León, La Rioja, the País Vasco, Navarra, Cantabria, Asturias, Galicia, Aragón, Barcelona, Catalunya, Valencia, Murcia, and the Balearics. Attractions include: Museo del Prado, Reina Sofía, El Escorial, Mérida, the Alhambra, La Mezquita, Parque Nacional Coto de Doñana, Univeridad de Salamanca, Burgos Cathedral, Museo Guggenheim, Santiago de Compostela's cathedral,Sagrada Família, Fundació Joan Miró, Teatre-Museu Dalí, La Ciudad de las Artes y Ciencias, and the Palma Cathedral. - Basics - essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, festivals, culture and etiquette; sports and outdoor activities, tourist information and more - Background information - a Contexts chapter devoted to history, wildlife flamenco and books and with a handy language section covering Castilian (Spanish), Catalan, Basque and Galician. Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with The Rough Guide to Spain About Rough Guides: Escape the everyday with Rough Guides. We are a leading travel publisher known for our "tell it like it is" attitude, up-to-date content and great writing. Since 1982, we've published books covering more than 120 destinations around the globe, with an ever-growing series of ebooks, a range of beautiful, inspirational reference titles, and an award-winning website. We pride ourselves on our accurate, honest and informed travel guides.


The Rough Guide to Madrid

The Rough Guide to Madrid

Author: Simon Baskett

Publisher: Rough Guides

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 207

ISBN-13: 184353410X

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Madrid Directions gives you the best of this dynamic city in an easy-to-use format. The "Ideas" section helps you plan your trip with full-colour spreads covering the variety of attractions Madrid has to offer, from the best places to eat and drink to specialist museums. The "Places" section breaks the city down into convenient areas, each chapter exploring a particular district, with eating, drinking and shopping options along with a run-down of the sights. "Essentials" lets you know how to get around, where to change money and everything else you might need for a smooth trip, while "Language" has enough Spanish to help you make a few local friends.


Pocket Rough Guide Madrid: Travel Guide eBook

Pocket Rough Guide Madrid: Travel Guide eBook

Author: Rough Guides

Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited

Published: 2024-02-01

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 183529071X

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This compact, pocket-sized Madrid travel guidebook is ideal for travellers on shorter trips and those trying to make the most of Madrid. It’s light, easily portable and comes equipped with a pull-out map. This Madrid guidebook covers: Madrid de los Austrias, Palacio Real and Ópera, Rastro, Lavapiés and Embajadores, Sol, Santa Ana and Huertas, Paseo del Arte and Retiro, Gran Vía, Chueca and Malasaña, Salamanca and Paseo de la Castellana, Plaza de España and beyond. Inside this Madrid travel book you will find: Curated recommendations of places – main attractions, off-the-beaten-track adventures, child-friendly family activities, chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas Things not to miss in Madrid – Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, Tapas, Museo del Prado, Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Museo Reina Sofía, Clubbing, Palacio Real, Plaza Mayor, Museo Arqueológico Nacional, Museo Sorolla, The Retiro, Café culture, Madrid specialities, Segovia, Flamenco, Eating alfresco, Jardines Botánicos Ready-made itineraries samples – created for different time frames or types of trip Madrid at a glance – an overview map of Madrid with key areas and short descriptions of what you’ll find there Day trips – extra information for those on longer breaks or wanting to venture further afield Practical travel tips – information on how to get there and around, health guidance, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A–Z directory Handy language section – themed basic vocabulary for greetings, numbers and food and drink Independent reviews – honest descriptions of places to eat, drink or stay, written by our expert authors Accommodation – handy reference guide to a range of hotels for different budgets Pull-out map – easy to extract folded map with places to see marked What’s new – a short overview of the changes in Madrid in recent years for repeat travellers Fully updated post-COVID-19 The guide is a perfect companion both ahead of your trip and on the ground. It gives you a distinct taste of Madrid with a concise edit of all the information you’ll need.


The Rough Guide to Europe on a Budget

The Rough Guide to Europe on a Budget

Author: Rough Guides

Publisher: Rough Guides UK

Published: 2014-03-03

Total Pages: 1921

ISBN-13: 140937114X

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The new full-colour Rough Guide to Europe on a Budget is the ultimate guide to exploring the continent without breaking the bank. Detailed colour maps, stunning photographs and in-depth coverage of how to get around go hand-in-hand with suggested itineraries and authoritative accounts of every attraction. This book is packed full of useful tips, clear and comprehensive travel information, recommendations for budget hostels, cafés, restaurants, clubs and bars in every city, plus information on great local festivals and outdoor adventures. Plan your European trip with the help of itineraries for each region and highlights for each country, from island-hopping in Greece to exploring Istanbul's edgy Beyoglu area, and from clubbing in Berlin to soaking up the sun on a Mediterranean beach. This guide covers the best things to see, do and experience in 39 countries, including Ukraine, Morocco, Turkey, Scandinavia, and all major western and eastern European countries. For those who fancy busting the budget once in a while, "Treat Yourself" boxes cover slightly more expensive hotels, restaurants and other attractions, such as spas and cocktail bars. Make the most of your European adventure with The Rough Guide to Europe on a Budget. Now available in ePub format.


The Rough Guide to Spain

The Rough Guide to Spain

Author: Rough Guides

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2015-03-02

Total Pages: 1277

ISBN-13: 0241206227

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The Rough Guide to Spain is the definitive guide to this captivating country, with in-depth coverage of everything from its classic cities to hidden island beaches. The introduction will help you choose where to go and what to see, inspired by dozens of stunning photos. The Things Not To Miss section runs through all the must-sees, while the Itineraries guide you around the country's highlights. Navigation through the book and on the ground is aided by clear color maps with every chapter. Each map is keyed with all the accommodation, eating and drinking options, nightlife venues, and shops that are reviewed in detail in the Listings chapters. With stunning photography to inspire you and clear maps to steer you, The Rough Guide to Spain will ensure you discover the best of Spain, whether it's ticking off Gaudí's stunning architectural masterpieces in Barcelona, hiking in the magnificent Picos de Europa, admiring Granada's splendid Alhambra, or taking part in one of the country's fabulously vibrant fiestas. Insider reviews reveal the best places to eat, sleep and party with something for every budget, whether you want to stay in a majestic parador, sip sherry in Jerez, bar-hop in Madrid or nab a table at one of Catalunya's hottest restaurants. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Spain.


The Rough Guide to Europe On A Budget

The Rough Guide to Europe On A Budget

Author: Laura Bennitt

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2010-02

Total Pages: 1283

ISBN-13: 184836458X

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A guide to making the most economical visit to Europe outlines itineraries and recommends the best values in places to see and do, accomodations, and restaurants from the British Isles to Turkey.


The Rough Guide to Mallorca & Menorca (Travel Guide eBook)

The Rough Guide to Mallorca & Menorca (Travel Guide eBook)

Author: Rough Guides

Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited

Published: 2019-06-01

Total Pages: 438

ISBN-13: 1789195691

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World-renowned 'tell it like it is' guidebook Discover Mallorca & Menorca with this comprehensive, entertaining, 'tell it like it is' Rough Guide, packed with exhaustive practical information and our experts' honest independent recommendations. Whether you plan to go hiking in the Serra de Tramuntana, taste an ensaimada in Palma or explore hilltop castles in Cabrera, The Rough Guide to Mallorca & Menorca will show you the perfect places to explore, sleep, eat, drink and shop along the way. Features of The Rough Guide to Mallorca & Menorca: - Detailed regional coverage: provides in-depth practical information for every step of every kind of trip, from intrepid off-the-beaten-track adventures, to chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas. Regions covered include: Palma and around, Western Mallorca, Northern Mallorca, Southern Mallorca and Menorca. - Honest independent reviews: written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, and recommendations you can truly trust, our writers will help you get the most from your trip to Menorca & Mallorca. - Meticulous mapping: always full colour, with clear numbered, colour-coded keys. Navigate Port d'Alcúdia, Artà and many more locations without needing to get online. - Fabulous full-colour photography: features a richness of inspirational colour photography, including Fornells' brightly-coloured fishing village and Ciutadella's narrow, cobbled streets flanked by Baroque and Gothic churches. - Things not to miss: Rough Guides' rundown of Palma, Sóller, Pollença and Maó's best sights and top experiences. - Itineraries: carefully planned routes will help you organise your trip, and inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences. - Basics section: packed with essential pre-departure information including getting there, getting around, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, shopping and more. - Background information: comprehensive Contexts chapter provides fascinating insights into Mallorca & Menorca, with coverage of history, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary. About Rough Guides: Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy 'tell it like it is' ethos, the Rough Guides' list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.