Insight Guides: Spain

by Insight Guides, Hans Johannes Hoefer

One of over 400 titles in the Insight series,

Insight Guide Spain. This 434-page book includes a section detailing Spain's history, 8 features covering aspects of the country's life and culture, ranging from its passion for bullfighting to its endless round of fiestas, a region by region visitor's guide to the sights, and a comprehensive Travel Tips section packed with essential contact addresses and numbers. Plus many splendid photographs and 24 maps, including maps of the Madrid and Barcelona Metro systems.

Genres: Travel, History, Nonfiction, Reference

418 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1999

Reviews

[Kate · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a marvelous introduction and 'dive' into this lovely complex country.
It is readable but not necessarily the type of book you read cover to cover.
The index is complete and helpful. The pictures are current and often better than the hasty tourist's quick snapshot.
The language and style are up-to-date and at times injected with some savvy wit. I like that there's a history of the country, cities, and info on culture.
I would recommend finding the latest version of this helpful little book whether you are planning a trip or making some sense of the whirlwind sites you visited on your bucket-list trip.

[Sophie Crane · Rating 4 out of 5]

a Nice, easy to read book with lots of great ideas for exploring Spain rather than just sit on a beach. This country has so much history go and enjoy it.

[Kasturi · Rating 4 out of 5]

great reference

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the pictures and the historical information but the format is cumbersome for locating individual entries. This is why this needs to be readdressed in a subsequent editions.