Whether you're hunting for delectable tapas, exploring an Islamic palace or walking from village to village through groves of olives, this 6th edition is the ultimate companion to one of Spain's most exuberant regions.

Experience the best of Spain. This full-colour guide does the work for you, cutting straight to the must-see highlights of the country so no matter what your time frame or budget, you won't miss the best bits.Spain knows how to show a visitor a good time. Barcelona turns it on with hypnotic architecture and wild bars, Madrid works the style factor ? and then there's the countryside, all fresh produce and easy living. Sigh&

Madrid plus day trips to Toledo, Avila, Segovia, Aranjuez, Chinchon, Alcala de Henares, Sierra de Guadarrama, Sierra Pobre, San Lorenzo de El Escorial and Valle de los Caidos. Features a perfect mix of the iconic sights and local bars, restaurants, galleries and shops. Our resident author helps travellers get to the heart of the place.

The Encounter guide gives you twice the city in half the time. Upgrade your wardrobe in Salamanca's designer boutiques, brush up on your Velázquez in the Museo del Prado, or make like a genuine Madrileńo over a glass of vermut in Casa Alberto...This pared-down number is ideal for quick trips - it's less accommodation, more neighbourhood highlights and the best of local knowledge.

Nobody knows the Middle East like Lonely Planet. From Egyptian oases, hidden gorges in 'the other Iraq' and hamams in Istanbul, to the old city of Jerusalem and the labyrinth of Aleppo's souq, we've got the whole region covered.Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.In This Guide:Expert authors share their best experiences in Middle East Stories chapterIn-Depth itineraries that take you from country to countryUnique Green Index highlights the best eco-tourism options

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What Will Your Madrid Encounter Be?...tucking in to just one more plate of tapas in La Latina (p62)...maxing out your credit card in Salamanca's designer boutiques (p19)...brushing up on your Velazquez in the Museo del Prado (p12)...making like a genuine Madrileno over a glass of vermut in Casa Alberto (p75)...watching Real Madrid's galacticos knock one in the back of the net at the Bernabeu (p20)...hitting the bars at midnight...hitting your bed at dawn (p138)Discover Twice the City in Half the Time......full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easy navigation...our resident author recommends the very best sights, restaurants, shops and entertainment...unique itineraries and highlights help you make the most of a short trip...Madrid experts share their tips on the city: from a top designer's favorite restaurant to a local actress's shopping suggestions