Spain

Cue the castanets and prepare for the unabashed stereotypes. Spain crackles with an exuberance that makes everything seem more alive; its dazzling light and atmosphere penetrate the blood quicker than a bottle of cava. In this new, up-to-date edition of their highly praised guide, Cadogan's Spain experts reveal its many facets, whether you seek Gaudi's genius in Barcelona, the fabled castles of Castile, Bilbao's glossy Guggenheim, the playgrounds of the Costas or the rain-polished granite of Celtic Galicia. This fully update 6th edition contains practical travel advice; over 1,200 hand-picked places to stay; over 1,100 restaurants, bars & cafes; 59 maps; color touring-map section; stunning color photography; the best of every region - festivals, wine, tapas, art and architecture. (5 1/2 X 8 1/2, 746 pages, maps, color photos)Facaros, Dana is the author of 'Spain', published 2002 under ISBN 9781860118487 and ISBN 1860118488.