This publication, published by SamEnrico, covers Ultimate Handbook Guide to Madrid : (Spain) Travel Guide

When Jack Hitt set out to walk the 500 miles from France to Santiago de Compostela, Spain, he submitted to the rigorous traditions of Europe's oldest form of packaged tour, a pilgrimage that has been walked by millions in the history of Christendom.Off the Road is an unforgettable exploration of the sites that people believe God once touched: the strange fortress said to contain the real secret Adam learned when he bit into the apple; the sites associated w...

At the heart of the Castilian plateau, far from the coastal towns and ports of Spain, sits the great city of Madrid. Perched some 2,200 feet above the distant sea, it is at once the loftiest and also the most enigmatic of Europe's capitals: hard to decipher for the Spanish and for foreigners alike.Its intense character and the abrupt manner and hectic lifestyle of the Madrileños can make even other Spaniards feel exhausted. Yet, Madrid has a rich historical and cultural life which a...

You'll want to see St Jean Pied de Port, Bayonne and Ostabat (in France), Manjarin, Acebo, the Rioja, Santiago de Compostela and St Domingo de la Calzada (in Spain) after reading Pilgrimage Four. Each are seen as characters with extensive histories, each with colourful stories. Written with a vibrant pen, full of life, passion, and an astute and comic eye. Two other stories recall the traveller and pilgrimage experience. Included are lively descriptions of the exhausted and half-crazed tou...

Fuerteventura is the second largest of the Canary Islands. Historically a land of goat herders and fishermen, today the island is a tourist attraction while remaining both peaceful and uncrowded. As part of the Canaries, Fuerteventura is part of Spain and its official language is Spanish, but you will also hear English and German as 20,000 people who live here were born outside of Spain.

Enjoy your trip to Spain with the Fuengirola & Benalmadena Travel Guide: Sights, Culture, Food, Shopping & Fun.The Quick Trips to Spain Series provides key information about the best sights and experiences if you have just a few days to spend in the exciting destination of Fuengirola & Benalmadena.So don't waste time! We give you sharp facts and opinions that are accessible to you quickly when in Fuengirola & Benalmadena. Like the best and most famous sightseeing attraction...

As Malaga goes up in flames in 1936 and the Civil War begins its monstrous destruction, Gamel Woolsey, an American poet, watches fear stalk through a traditional Spanish village. The villagers, wishing simply to be left to cultivate their cabbages, are caught in a cycle of violence which provokes hatred, anger and a thirst for revenge in even the most peaceful of souls. This humane and sympathetic account puts the people of Spain first, whatever their political persuasion, and gives a grip...

In the spring of 2013, Alexandre and Anabela hoisted their backpacks and set foot on the thousand-year-old Camino de Santiago. However, treading the 500-mile pilgrimage route that stretches out between the French village of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port and Santiago de Compostela went way beyond their expectations. Above all it became an enlightening inner journey of self-discovery and self-awareness. Between the imposing mountains of the Pyrenees and the Galician capital, the Camino led them to...

Discover some of the best trekking in Mallorca on the GR221 – Mallorca’s Drystone Route. This spectacular long-distance trail runs 140km (87 miles) through the sun-drenched Serra de Tramuntana mountains, stretching from Port d’Andratx in the south-west to the historic town of Pollença in the north-east. Linking a string of delightful mountain villages via ancient paths and mule tracks, the GR221 offers a unique way to explore the rugged, unspoilt heart of Mallorca, far from the isl...

The island of Mallorca (Majorca) is the most famous of the Balearic Islands and is known for its brilliant sunsets, scenic mountains, sandy beaches, rocky coves and rugged coastline. Its medieval architecture stands in the shadows of the islands modern infrastructure. Menorca (also known as Minorca) is one of the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean. One of the Spanish Balearic Islands, Menorca is known for its quiet ambience, golden beaches and sparkling oceans.

Squeezed between more powerful France and Spain, Catalonia has endured a violent history. Its medieval empire that conquered Naples, Sicily and Athens was crushed by Spain. Its geography, with the Pyrenees falling sharply to the rugged Costa Brava, is tormented, too. Michael Eaude traces this history and it monuments: roman Tarragona, celebrated by the poet Martial; Greek Empúries, lost for centuries beneath the sands; medieval Romanesque architecture in the Vall de Bo:i churches (a World ...

  Enjoy your trip to Spain with the La Palma Travel Guide: Sights, Culture, Food, Shopping & Fun.   The Quick Trips to Spain Series provides key information about the best sights and experiences if you have just a few days to spend in the exciting destination of La Palma.    So don't waste time! We give you sharp facts and opinions that are accessible to you quickly when in La Palma. Like the best and most famous sightseeing a...