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Rick Steves' Spain 2008 (Rick Steves) | 
 enlarge | Author: Rick Steves
Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing
Category: Book
List Price: $21.95
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Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 12590
Media: Paperback
Edition: Revised
Pages: 568
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 4.5 x 1
ISBN: 1566919444
Dewey Decimal Number: 914
EAN: 9781566919449
ASIN: 1566919444
Publication Date: October 28, 2007
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Product Description
Who but Rick Steves can tell travelers the best way to see Barcelona, the Basque Region, Madrid, Toledo, Salamanca, Andalucia, Sevilla, Arcos, Jerez, Granada, Gibraltar, and Morocco? With Rick Steves’ Spain 2008, travelers can experience the best of everything Spain has to offer, including tapas bar-hopping and cathedral visits — economically and hassle-free. Completely revised and updated, this guide includes opinionated coverage of both famous and lesser-known sights, friendly places to eat and sleep, suggested day plans, walking tours and trip itineraries, and clear instructions for smooth travel anywhere by car, train, or foot. America’s number one authority on travel to Europe, Steves' time-tested recommendations for safe and enjoyable travel in Europe have been used by millions of Americans in search of their own unique European travel experience.
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 Terrific book about Espana' December 22, 2007
Barbara J. Roberts (Anchorage, Alaska)
37 out of 37 found this review helpful
Rick Steve's books are all wonderful in my opinion, but this one I especially appreciate, as my little sister has lived in Madrid for about 9 years, & I visit whenever I can. I think Steves hits the nail on head with his focus on how much of your time to spend where, although since I've been able to stay with my sister & her guy, I don't have to be concerned with hotels or hostels. I also have more time to spend, & so go slower than a tour or fast trip would. I do think his picks for where to focus a limited amount of time are on track, however, & his section on Madrid & surrounding day trips, which I am most familiar with, are straight up. I love reading his books, they go down like stories, very easy to read, & you're taking in information without even realizing it.
His description of Madrid's night life is real & surreal & the truth, it is completly strange to be out on the streets & sidewalks at 11:00 PM seeing the crowds of people, not all partier's, but whole families, just strolling. It feels safe, in fact the only real crime to concern yourself with is the one Steves stress's, which is pick-pocketing. I've been fortunate although dumb on occasion, hasn't happened to me, although it did to my sister her first year or two there. Her experiences helped me learn what not to do. You never feel weird like you do in large American cities as woman alone out late.
The public transportation is also excellent as Steves states, the bus's are a bit more complicated, but you really can easily get around as a newcomer on the subways, without speaking spanish, the signs & free maps are clear, & the 10 punch cards are a bargain, exactly as he says.
I've read other of Steves books about places I haven't been, & wouldn't hesitate to place myself in his hands.
Fantastic January 27, 2008
Robert Scholzen (Dania, Fl USA)
4 out of 8 found this review helpful
Rick Steve's books are so full of great information. I have a friend who planned their trip around his books, and everything Rick recommended was just as stated. I have planned my upcoming trip the same way.
 Helpful Guide December 17, 2007
Budget Traveler (Kent, WA USA)
3 out of 9 found this review helpful
A typically useful/practical Rick Steve's guide book. The recommended hotels we stayed at were just what we were looking for.
Can't go wrong with Rick Steve March 19, 2008
Kate Q. King
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Rick Steve's Spain was the second travel book I purchased; I had gotten Rick Steve's London for a previous trip. Rick covers everything, and it's easy to read (not dry like other travel books). He covers the history on down to finding local restaurants with the best ambience and food. I plan on purchasing his books for future international travel.
 Good April 8, 2008
Edgar Benjamin A. Cabrera
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Good book with good comments. Maps are useful but could be more detailed. I generally also like more pictures.
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