Spain - Travel
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Overview
- 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 50β¬ a night, hole up in a gypsy cave in Granada for just 70β¬ a night, or bunk down in a private double room in a monastery on Mallorca for just 30β¬
- The most sizzling nightlife, the best beaches, beloved local restaurants, fascinating local festivals and more
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
Book Details
Published
April 1, 2009
Publisher
Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
Pages
544
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780470287743