Spectacular hill-top villages, shady olive groves, sun drenched beaches, hip cities and the wildest nightlife in Europe - discover the exquisite passions of Spain with this essential guide.

· accommodation options for all - from pretty pensiones to palatial paradors

· savvy entertainment reviews show you where to sip sangria or dance till dawn

· the best of Spanish culture from Picasso and Dali to the Alhambra

· handy language guide to Castilian, Basque, Catalan and Galician Spanish

· more than 146 detailed maps

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