Synopses & Reviews
budget travel redefined
I put a fresh spin on budget travel, showing you not only how to spend less in Spain, but how to see it in a more authentic way, without sacrificing comfort for savings.
- Cozy, restful accommodations: Instead of spending $300 a night for a chain hotel, stay in an authentic Gypsy cave carved into a hillside in Granada for $95 a night (p. 154), or at the Hostal Bianco II in the heart of Madrid for just $46 a night (p. 21).
Food finds: Eat like a local without breaking the bank. I'll show you where to find the most authentic and filling midday menús del día and the best spots for tapas hopping.
Sights and attractions: Get insightful coverage of Spain's historic and cultural sights, renowned art and architecture, beautiful beaches, and the gems most visitors miss.
Insider's Spain: Learn to Flamenco in Andalusia, where the art was born (p. 143); cook up authentic Basque cuisine at an exclusive txokos dinner party (p. 363); or trek Asturia's glacier-carved limestone cliffs (p. 409).
Synopsis
Spend less, see more. This is the philosophy behind Pauline Frommer’s guides. Written by travel expert Pauline Frommer (who is also the daughter of Arthur Frommer), and her team of hand-picked writers, these guides show how to truly experience a culture, meet locals, and save money along the way.
• Industry secrets on how to find the best hotel rooms
• Details on alternative accommodations, great neighborhood restaurants, and cool, offbeat finds
• Packed with personality and opinions
Synopsis
Guiding visitors to the vibrant, authentic, and affordable side of Spain that tourists often miss, this handbook contains expert advice from a team of hand-picked writers, from the best beaches to fascinating local festivals. Original.
Synopsis
- Highlights the vibrant, authentic, and affordable side of Spain that tourists often miss
- Tips on finding hidden foodie treats, from dulces de convento (literally the sweets made by nuns, who then sell their wares via a rotating door set into the convent wall) to the best local tapas joints
- Information on how to relax in an ancient hamman (Moorish bath house) in Cordoba; spend a week mastering the Flamenco in Sevilla, where the dance was born; tour sherry houses in Jerez; or learn to cook the perfect paella in Barcelona
- Scoop on how to rent an apartment in Madrid for as little as 50€ a night, hole up in a gypsy cave in Granada for just 70€ a night, or bunk down in a private double room in a monastery on Mallorca for just 3€
- The most sizzling nightlife, the best beaches, beloved local restaurants, fascinating local festivals and more
Table of Contents
1 The Best of Spain.Best of the Best.
Best Churches.
Best Non-Ecclesiastical Sights.
Best Museums.
Best Travel Experiences.
Best of the “Other” Spain.
2 Madrid.
Don’t Leave Madrid Without.
A Brief History of Madrid.
Lay of the Land.
Getting to & Around Madrid.
Accommodations, Both Standard & Not.
Dining for All Tastes.
Why You’re Here: The Top Sights & Attractions.
The Other Madrid.
Attention, Shoppers!
Nightlife in Madrid.
Get Out of Town.
3 Central Spain.
Don’t Leave Central Spain Without.
A Brief History of Central Spain.
Lay of the Land.
Toledo.
Cuenca.
Segovia.
Avila.
Salamanca.
4 Andalusia.
Don’t Leave Andalusia Without.
A Brief History of Andalusia.
Lay of the Land.
Seville (Sevilla).
Córdoba.
Granada.
Málaga.
Costa del Sol.
Ronda.
Jerez de la Frontera.
Cádiz.
5 València, City & Region.
València (the City).
Alicante.
6 Barcelona.
Don’t Leave Barcelona Without.
A Brief History of Barcelona.
Lay of the Land.
Getting to & Around Barcelona.
Accommodations, Both Standard & Not.
Dining for All Tastes.
Why You’re Here: The Top Sights & Attractions.
The Other Barcelona.
Active Barcelona.
Attention, Shoppers!
Nightlife in Barcelona.
Get Out of Town.
7 Catalonia.
Don’t Leave Catalonia Without.
Tarragona.
Girona.
The Costa Brava.
Lleida.
8 The Basque Country.
Don’t Leave the Basque Country Without.
Lay of the Land.
A Brief History of the Basque Country.
Bilbao (Bilbo).
San Sebastián (Donostia).
Vitoria-Gasteiz.
Navarre (Navarra).
9 Galicia, Asturias & Cantabria.
Don’t Leave Galicia, Asturias & Cantabria Without.
Galicia.
Asturias.
Cantabria.
10 Majorca, Minorca & Ibiza.
Don’t Leave the Balearic Islands Without.
Majorca (Mallorca).
Minorca (Menorca).
Ibiza (Eivissa).
11 The Essentials of Planning.
When to Visit.
Entry Requirements.
Getting to Spain.
Getting Around Spain.
Saving on Accommodations.
Money Matters.
Health & Safety.
What to Pack.
Specialized Travel Resources.
Staying Wired While You’re Away.
Recommended Books & Films.
12 The Art & Culture of Spain.
Cuisine & Dining in Spain.
A Primer of Spanish Arts & Culture.
13 Useful Terms & Phrases.
Index.
Accommodations.