Spain: The Rough Guide, Sixth Edition

This travel handbook covers all aspect of Spain, evocative as well as practical, it contains all the information the independent traveller needs. Features include first-hand reviews of the best places to stay, eat and drink and in-depth coverage of all the great historic cities and monuments - including the stunning palace of the Alhambra in Granada, the great cathedral of Santiago de Compostela and the vast palace of El Escorial near Madrid. Detail on more obscure destinations and pursuits, such as hiking in little-known Alpujarras or the Picos de Europa and emphasis on modern Spanish life, with sepcial sections on Spanish art and architecture, alongside peices on wildlife, the environment and language is also included.

Rough Guides are written by expert authors who are passionate about both writing and travel. They have detailed knowledge of the areas they write about—having either traveled extensively or lived there—and their expertise shines through on every page. It's priceless information, delivered with wit and insight, providing the down-to-earth, honest read that is the hallmark of Rough Guides.

Joanna Styles is a freelance copywriter who has written on such diverse subjects as business, fashion, and travel. Some of her books include Culture Wise Spain, Retiring in Spain, and Living and Working in the European Union. Styles has written articles, brochures, video scripts, and Web copy.