Spain
- ISBN-10
- 1789192536
- ISBN-13
- 9781789192537
- Series
- Spain
- Category
- Spain
- Pages
- 408
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2019
- Author
- Victoria Trott
Description
From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, Insight Guide Spain, is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best of Spain, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like Barcelona's Gaudi architecture, the Alhambra, the Costas, El Teide volcano, the Alcazar and hidden cultural gems like the Guggenheim museum in Bilbao. This book is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona to discovering the Rioja wine region.
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