Discovering Spain – The complete guide –

“In this highly individual book, which is as much a personal appreciation as a guidebook, Penelope Casas draws on her extensive travel experience to provide a true and detailed portrait of the real Spain. Region by region, she describes all the great historic centres such as Toledo, Ciudad Real and Santiago de Compostela, and landscape ranging from pastoral Navarra and gentle green Galicia to rugged Aragon and parched Andalucia.

She reveals how best to explore each area and draws attention not only to the important sights – cathedrals and churches, castles and palaces, museums and monuments – but also to local history, customs and specialities in city and in village all over Spain. As an experienced traveller, Penelope Casas knows the kind of information that is invaluable:

– useful Spanish words and phrases
– glossary of gastronomic terms
– introductions to regional foods and wines
– chronology of Spanish history and artistic development
– suggested itineraries
– practical tips on travelling in Spain

This is a perceptive, wide-ranging book which will enrich any visit to this most romantic and rewarding of countries.”