The first one-volume walking guide in English to the most popular long-distance route in Europe walked by British tourists.With the advent of low-cost airlines it is as cheap for the British tourist to go to mainland Europe as to the extremities of the UK – which is why in recent years continental long-distance routes have become increasingly popular with the British walker. Most popular by far is El Camino de Santiago de Compostela, the ancient Christian pilgrimage route that has ...

This is the 2026 edition. Fully updated in autumn 2025.A practical, no-nonsense guide to walking the Camino de Santiago (Camino Francés) with information about pilgrim hostels and services plus lots of background information about the history, culture and architecture of the places you will pass through.It covers the Camino from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Santiago de Compostela and onwards to the coast at Finisterre and Muxia.This g...

Footprintfocus Santander and Picos de Europa is the only dedicated guide available covering this popular Spanish region. Features an Essentials section with practical tips to help plan a trip, detailed information on attractions and comprehensive listings of where to eat, sleep and have fun.• Essentials section with tips on getting there and around• Up-to-date recommendations of great places to stay and eat• Highlights map of the region plus detailed street maps whe...

Updated in November 2025 the 2026 edition of the Vía de la Plata guide is now available.The guide contains the following information:Pilgrim hostels and other accommodation on or close to the CaminoServices in the towns and villages (shops, restaurants, pharmacies, banks, etc.)Route descriptions and exact distances and ascents / descents (including for variants)Ov...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Lisbon, Portugal.The capital of Portugal, Lisbon (Portuguese: Lisboa) has experienced a renaissance in recent years, with a contemporary culture that is alive and thriving and making its mark in today's Europe. Perched on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, Lisbon is one of the rare Western European cities that face the ocean and uses water as an element that defines the city.Lisbon enchants travelers with its white bleached limesto...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. This beautiful city is often referred to as the “Paris of South America”.Buenos Aires is a major Latin American tourist attraction and offers a large choice of cultural events, nightlife, restaurants (with the largest steaks in the world) and pubs. It’s the home to two of the world’s most famous football teams (La Boca and River Plate).Buenos Aires is well known for the exotic, sensuous Ta...

Walk two of northern Spain’s most iconic pilgrimage routes, the Camino del Norte and Camino Primitivo, popular variants of the Camino de Santiago to Santiago de Compostela. The Camino del Norte stretches 820km (510 miles) along the scenic northern coastline, visiting historic cities such as Irun, San Sebastián, Bilbao, and Santander. The inland Camino Primitivo (221 miles) follows 355km from Villaviciosa through Oviedo and Lugo, offering a quieter, more mountainous route steeped in...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Costa Blanca a highly popular holiday destination in Spain with over 200 kilometres of coastline.The name "Costa Blanca" was devised as a promotional name used by BEA when they launched their air service between London and Valencia in 1957 and Costa Blanca continues today as a popular destination - particularly for British and German tourists in search of winter sun and culture. The Costa Blanca region includes the major tourist destina...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Seville, Spain. Seville is the capital of Andalucia and the cultural and financial centre of southern Spain. A city of just over 700,000 inhabitants (1.6 million in the metropolitan area, making it Spain's 4th largest city), Seville is Andalucia's top destination, with much to offer the traveler.In the 19th century Seville gained a reputation for its architecture and culture and was a stop along the Romantic "Grand Tour" of Europe. Sevi...

Footprintfocus Cádiz & Costa de la Luz is the only dedicated guide available covering this popular Spanish destination. Features an Essentials section with practical tips to help plan a trip, detailed information on attractions and comprehensive listings of where to eat, sleep and have fun.• Essentials section with tips on getting there and around• Up-to-date recommendations of great places to stay and eat• Highlights map of the region plus detailed street maps wher...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Madrid, the capital and largest city of Spain. Madrid is best known for its great cultural and artistic heritage, including the El Prado museum. Madrid also boasts some of the liveliest nightlife in the world.The culture of Madrid was dominated by its Royal history and it was the centre of the Spanish Empire. Nowadays Madrid is a cosmopolitan city and, just as Berlin and London, full of new architecture, lifestyle and culture.Fi...

Table of Contents:Essentials: Phrasebook Eat Drink Sleep Cope Stay Safe Respect Contact Units Conversion1. General: Geography History Demographics Government Economy2. Maps: Buenos Aires Regions of Argentina Buenos Aires Subway3. Transport: Get in Get around Aeroparque Jorge Newbery Ministro Pistarini International Airport4. Attractions: Top 10 Itine...