Andalucia (Cadogan Regional Guides) - Softcover

Dana Facaros; Michael Pauls

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1860111033 ISBN 13: 9781860111037

Publisher: Cadogan Books, 2003

Synopsis

Spain attracts over 45 million visitors a year, and Andalucía is the heart of the country's tourist industry. When travelers conjure an image of Spain in their mind, they see Andalucía; Spain's Deep South is colorful to the excess and means to stay that way. The world-famous coastal resorts of the Costa del Sol are only part of the story. Andalucía offers a rich artistic heritage from Velázquez to Picasso; a feast of hot-blooded traditions including bullfighting, flamenco, and exuberant carnivals; and spectacular landscapes, from the highest mountains to patches of golden desert. Cadogan explores the Roman, Renaissance, and Moorish towns of Seville, Cordoba, and Granada, with their awe-inspiring monuments, and follows in the footsteps of El Cid up the Guadalquivir Valley. There are sections on day trips into Gibraltar and across the Mediterranean Sea to Morocco. The guide delves into one of the richest cultures in Europe, with a history section covering Hercules and Julius Caesar, the feisty emirs of Moorish al-Andalus, and Columbus and Queen Isabel. Cadogan's much-expanded guide, fat with inspiration, will help readers capture the essence of Andalucia--from the taste of its sherry and shellfish to the spectacle of flamenco and the scent of its orange blossom.
In addition, this guide features:
*An evocative color-photograph essay that brings to life the vibrancy of Southern Spain
*The best tapas, fiestas, and wine-tasting
*Practical travel advice, town and site plans, and a color touring-map section

About this title

From the Back Cover:

The Spain of matadors and mantillas, of parched sierras and the scent of orange blossom, is the Spain of Andalucia, the country¿s southernmost province. But beyond the stereotypes of Carmen and castanets lies a region with a rich history and a culture to match. Julius Caesar, the emirs of Moorish al-Andalus, Columbus and Queen Isabel all left their mark on this land, the meeting point between Europe and Africa. Cadogan¿s guide will take you from the rollicking costas to the tranquil courtyards of Cadiz, via the Moorish splendors of Granada, Cordoba and Sevilla. Along the way enjoy sherry-soaked fiestas and authentic flamenco, the drama of a bullfight or even a step into Africa. And, of course, nights in the gardens of Spain.
This guide includes: practical travel advice; over 550 hand-picked places to stay; over 450 restaurants, bars & cafes; 29 maps & site plans; color touring map section; stunning color photography; the most secluded beaches, best vineyards and liveliest fiestas.

About the Author:

Widely acknowledged as two of the foremost writers and researchers in their field, Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls have written over 40 Cadogan Guides, including the Spain country guide. They live in the Lot, France.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cadogan Books
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1860111033
• ISBN 13: 9781860111037
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 348