Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Portugal.
Discover Portugal's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from learning how to cook a cataplana (seafood stew) on a working quinta in Tavira, to taking in the constellations with a stargazing session in the Alqueva, and admiring the well-preserved mosaics at the Conímbriga Roman Ruins.
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Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Spain.
Discover Spain's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from watching turquoise waves wash onto pearly white sands on Formentera's beaches, to sampling world-famous Galician seafood along the coast, and seeing a soulful Flamenco dance show in Seville.
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Whether you want to explore the Alhambra, marvel at La Sagrada Familia, or enjoy tapas, wine, and flamenco, the local Fodor's travel experts in Spain are here to help! Fodor's Essential Spain guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.
Fodor's Essential guides were named by Booklist as the Best Travel Guide Series of 2020.
Fodor's Essential Spain 2025 travel guide includes:
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Let the journey begin. Solvitur ambulando-It is solved by walking.
2024 edition
Now updated to include newer maps and photos, this comprehensive guidebook to the Camino de Santiago and its offshoots contains all the information needed by modern-day pilgrims wishing to walk the sacred Way of St. James. Overview route planners plus daily stage maps and detailed town plans help sojourners with all the advance preparation they need. The maps feature contour guides to help distinguish the terrain that will be crossed each day, while full information on all pilgrim hostels, as well as details for alternative accommodation, allow travelers to plot adequate nightly stopping points. All reference information is accompanied by helpful spiritual guidelines to support the seeker's inner journey as well as the outer pilgrimage. Otherwise known as the Camino Francés, the main route covered in this volume is the most popular sacred route through Spain, from St. Jean Pied de Port to Santiago.
2024 edition
Updated to include newer maps and photos and with an additional 16 pages, the latest edition in these comprehensive guidebooks to the Camino de Santiago (Portuguese Way) and its offshoots contains all the information needed by modern-day pilgrims wishing to walk the sacred Way of Saint James from Lisbon via Porto to Santiago. Overview route planners plus all 24 daily stage maps and detailed town plans help sojourners with as much advance preparation as they need. The maps feature contour guides to help distinguish the terrain that will be crossed each day, while full information on all pilgrim hostels, as well as details for alternative accommodation, allow travelers to plot adequate nightly stopping points. All reference information is accompanied by helpful spiritual guidelines to support the seeker's inner journey as well as the outer pilgrimage. For travelers who wish to walk the coast of Portugal, this volume now includes a coastal option as well as a spiritual option and the littoral path.
Whether you want to tour Parc Güell, explore the Barri Gòtic, or marvel at the Sagrada Familia, the local Fodor's travel experts in Barcelona are here to help! Fodor's Barcelona guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.
Fodor's Barcelona travel guide includes:
Planning on visiting other destinations in Spain? Check out Fodor's Essential Spain and Fodor's Madrid.
*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.
ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!
Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Barcelona.
Discover Barcelona's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from taking a deep-dive into some of Gaudi's works while strolling around L'Eixample, to bar-hopping around tapas and pintxo havens in the city, and sunrise paddle boarding along the seafront.
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Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Portugal.
Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from exploring the cobblestone streets of Lisbon to stargazing from the observatory near the medieval village of Monsaraz, and learning new crafts at a creative retreat in Cerdeira.
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Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Madrid.
Discover Madrid's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from uncovering artistic riches as you gallery hop along the Paseo del Prado; to bargain-hunting in El Rastro, Madrid's oldest flea market; and dining on suckling pig in the world's oldest restaurant: Sobrino de Botín.
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Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to the Canary Islands.
Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from watching a magical sunset over Fuerteventura's rippling Corralejo dunes; to admiring dazzling street art in Puerto de la Cruz's La Ranilla district; and diving into the deep to see underwater caves, whale sharks, and more in El Hierro's Mar de las Calmas marine reserve.
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This latest edition of Lonely Planet's ExperiencePortugal travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic country with all the tools you need to create your own unique trip.
Discover amazing local experiences from dipping your toes in the local foodie scene by exploring Lisbon's traditional and contemporary restaurants; to visiting the country's sole national park, Peneda-Gerês; and surfing the wild, near-deserted beaches that line the Costa Vicentina.
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Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Spain.
Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from strolling Barcelona's maze of medieval alleys in the Barri Gòtic to watching an evening flamenco show in the Sacromonte caves of Granada, and winery-hopping around La Rioja.
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This latest edition of Lonely Planet's ExperienceSpain travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic country with all the tools you need to create your own unique trip.
Discover amazing local experiences from taking a cooking class in Barcelona and gathering ingredients at the market, to enjoying a hot-air balloon ride over the vineyard-clad hills of La Rioja, and hiking the famous Ruta del Cares in the Picos de Europa.
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Headed to Portugal with kids? Want to ensure your young explorers get the most out of their experience in Lisbon and/or Sintra? Then you've come to the right place!
This book is perfect for kids headed only to Lisbon, only to Sintra, or headed to both.
Mission Lisbon (and Sintra) takes your young travelers through the famous sights, engaging them in an exciting scavenger hunt as you explore city landmarks together.
Say adeus to a trip filled with the stress of keeping everyone entertained. Instead, say ola! to a memorable family vacation. Imagine - your kids will be excited to sightsee (yes, even at monuments!) as you explore as a family.
Get your book today for your young jet-setters...and make sure it's in their bag when they take off for Portugal!
Mission Lisbon (and Sintra) offers a fun vacation for everyone - with a captivating, spy-theme scavenger hunt packed with entertaining activities. When your kids set off on their mission, with the goal of earning enough points to become a special agent, they'll gain points as:
-Art Sleuths: They'll search for clues in the treasures of Jeronimos Monastery (if you're headed to Lisbon) and Pena Palace (if you're headed to Sintra).
-Culture Detectives: They'll discover the fascinating stories behind landmarks like Belem Tower (if you're in Lisbon), Quinta da Regaleira (if you're in Sintra), and practice a bit of português (Portuguese).
-Monument Investigators: They'll uncover clues on the statues of Praca do Comercio and Castelo Sao Jorge in Lisbon and the walls of National Palace in Sintra.
The scavenger hunt is designed for both Lisbon and Sintra. Your kids can still win the hunt, even if they only go to Lisbon or only go to Sintra.
Experiencing Portugal is an amazing opportunity for anyone, especially a young person. Make your kids' trip one to remember. Get your copy today for your young explorers...and be sure it's in their suitcase when they set off for Portugal!
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Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Andalucía.
Discover Andalucía's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from relaxing on some of the most attractive beaches in the Costa del Sol, to searching for Neolithic rock paintings inside Cueva de los Murciélagos, and staring in awe at the gargantuan Catedral de Málaga.
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