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Spain Claudia Martin

Spain By Claudia Martin

Spain by Claudia Martin


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In 170 vibrant photographs, Spain celebrates the landscapes, lifestyle and culture of the jewel of southwestern Europe, from the stunning architecture of Andalucia to the rugged coastline of Galicia, the Castilian plain and the hedonism of the Balearic Islands.

Spain Summary

Spain by Claudia Martin

Illustrated with spectacular photographs, Spain showcases the jewel of southwestern Europe. From the stunning architecture of Gaudi in Barcelona in the north of the country, to the national parks of Alpujarras and Donana in Andalucia in the south, there are hundreds of miles of sights to explore with every chapter. Explore the Roman influences on the Iberian Peninsula and the vestiges of early Islamic rule in Cordoba. Spain also features everyday lifestyles of the people of the country including markets, food and fabulous flamenco dancing. Leaving the mainland behind, there is plenty more to see on the Canary Islands of Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura and Balearic Islands of Majorca, Ibiza and Minorca to name just a few. Arranged by region, the book explores Spanish tradition and contemporary culture alike from medieval times to the present day. Presented in a portrait format and with expert captions explaining the fascinating stories behind each setting, Spain is a brilliant collection of images.

About Claudia Martin

Claudia Martin is a travel writer who has contributed to many guide books and magazines. She is also the author of books on history, geography and culture for adults and young people.

Table of Contents

Contents Introduction

NORTHERN SPAIN Bilbao Guggenheim Museum, Aste Nagusia (Great Week) festival, Plaza Nueva, Erribera Merkatua, Zubizuri, Funicular de Artxanda Gaztelugatxe San Sebastian Castillo de la Mota, Parte Vieja Hondarribia Jaizkibel, Calle San Pedto, Plaza de Armas Santillana del Mar Altamira Cave Comillas El Capricho de Gaudi Picos de Europa National Park Rioja wine region vineyards/wine production, Haro wine festival Oviedo Cathedral of San Salvador, Basilica of San Julian de los Prados Taramundi Cape Vidio Lake Covadonga and the Sanctuary of the Virgen de Covadonga Cudillero Santiago de Compostela Cathedral de Santiago, Crypt of St James Camino de Santiago Islas Atlanticas, Galicia Praia de Lumebo, Galicia Pamplona running of the bulls Bardenas Reales Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park Aiguestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park including Pyrenean chamois Zaragoza Cathedral Basilica of our Lady of the Pillar, Palacio de la Aljaferia, food Alquezar Ainsa

CENTRAL SPAIN Madrid Plaza Mayor, Royal Palace, Prado, architecture of Gran Via, El Rastro market, cobbled streets and flamenco bars in Malasana, Huertas or La Latina, Atocha station garden, street food, Palacio de Cristal, Templo del Debod San Lorenzo of El Escorial Avila castle Segovia aqueduct, Alcazar Valladolid Plaza Mayor Zamora castle Salamanca varied architecture including main square, Casa de las Conchas, Convent of San Esteban Toledo Alcazar, synagogue (Sinagoga del Transito), Mirador del Valle, San Martinos Bridge, Santa Iglesia Catedral Primada de Toledo Windmills at Consuegra or Campo de Criptana, La Mancha Cuenca hanging houses, cobbled streets) Monfrague National Park - including Spanish lynx, black storks Caceres Moorish influence, alleys, cobbles

EASTERN SPAIN Barcelona Sagrada Familia, Parc Guell, La Pedrera, Casa Batllo, Casa Vicens, El Calvet, Casa Amatller, Casa Estape, Palau de la Musica Catalana, Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau, tapas, La Rambla, La Boqueria market, Barri Gotic, Montserrat Monastery Costa Brava - rocky coast and tiny beaches, such as Platja de Sa Boadella Cadaques Figueres Salvador Dali Museum Besalu Girona cathedral, Arab baths, old Jewish quarter Lleida La Seu Vella Sitges carnival Reus Casa Navas, Casa Rull, Casa Gasull, Casa Pinyol Tarragona amphitheatre, seafood, Ferreres Aqueduct, Cire Roma Teruel Sagunto Roman sites Valencia paella, Las Fallas festival, Central Market, La Lonja de la Seda, Torres de Serranos, Cathedral, Placa de la Verge Bunol Tomatina tomato-throwing festival Alicante Murcia Cartagena

SOUTHERN SPAIN Donana National Park flamingos and other water birds, Iberian lynx Rio Tinto Mines Jerez de la Frontera sherry production/drinking Cadiz including chirigotas Seville flamenco, Royal Alcazar, Plaza de Espana, Torre Giralda, Setas de Sevilla, Casa de Pilatos, Santa Cruz quarter, tapas including churros Costa de la Luz empty windswept beaches, for example Playa de Bolonia Tarifa windsurfing Estepona Malaga Alcazaba, Mercado Central de Atarazanas, Cathedral doe la Encarnacion de Malaga Ronda including New (Nuevo) Bridge White villages: Arcos de la Frontera, Zahara de la Sierra, Setenil de las Bodegas, Vejer de la Frontera, Medina Sidonia Frigiliana Cordoba Mezquita Cathedral Granada Alhambra and Generalife Gardens Sierra Nevada National Park Playa de Maro, Nerja Playa de Monsul, Almeria

THE ISLANDS BALEARICS Cabrera Archipelago and National Park Mallorca La Seu Cathedral, Soller, Fornalutx, Bellver Castle, Cape Formentor, Playa de Es Trenc, Cala Fornells, Alcudia Menorca Naveta des Tudons Ibiza Dalt Vila, Cala Salada Formontera Playa de Ses Illetes

CANARIES La Palma Caldera de Taburiente, Santa Cruz de la Palma (traditional balconied homes) Lanzarote Timanfaya National Park, volcanic cones, Jameos del Agua, Playa del Papagayo Isla Graciosa Fuerteventura Corralejo National Park Gran Canaria Artenara, Teror Tenerife Teide National Park, Auditorio de Tenerife Adan Martin, La Laguna El Hierro La Gomera Garajonay National Park

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NGR9781838864309
9781838864309
183886430X
Spain by Claudia Martin
New
Hardback
Amber Books Ltd
2024-04-14
224
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