Its literary history began to develop with the Romans & reached an early flowering when Arabic poets drew on centuries of literary tradition, together with the landscapes & passions of Moorish Spain. Later, Prosper Merimee, Byron & Washington Irving forged legends of exotic southern Spain that persist to this day & Spanish writers themselves captured the rich tapestry of Andalucian culture, from Cervantes` Seville to the Cordoba of Baroque poet Luis de Gongora & Lorca`s `hidden Andalucia`. With the advent of the Civil War, a new generation flocked to Andalucia & were inspired to write some of the Twentieth Century`s most iconic works of literature, from Hemingway`s For Whom the Bell Tolls to Gerald Brenan`s The Spanish Labyrinth & Laurie Lee`s trilogy of books. As vibrant & compelling as the region itself, Andalucia: A Literary Guide for Travellers illuminates the very soul of Spain. ...

In this masterly book, now in a revised & updated fifth edition, Michael Jacobs looks with fresh eyes at all the traditional delights of Andalucia while doing full justice to the lesser-known aspects of the region. He examines the underrated local food & drink, the extraordinarily varied natural scenery, the composers & writers who created the romantic myths & legends of the nineteenth century, the strange legacy of Lorca & the Spanish Civil War. Andalucia`s Moorish remains, its outstanding prehistoric & classical heritage & its exuberant Renaissance & Baroque monuments make it one of the richest regions of Europe for the visitor. Nearly a hundred Andalucian villages & towns are described in the gazetteer, some of which
- Seville, Granada, Cordoba & Cadiz
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Andalucía on a large, double-sided indexed road map at 1:300, 000 from Mair Dumon, with special features to aid navigation & route planning plus street plans of the region’s main towns, etc. A fold-out extension of the map cover gives at-a-glance overview of the whole area covered by the map with the adjoining regions, highlighting main places of interest & making it much easier to find various localities on the main map and/or plan a route. A set of seven peel-on/peel-off stickers, removable without damaging the map, is provided to make routes or locations more prominent when navigating. Coverage extends from the Portuguese border to Murcia, & northwards to Mérida. Topography is well presented by relief shading with names of mountain ranges & peaks. Road network

Includes:: minor roads, gives distances on main & many secondary routes, & indicates motorway tolls & services, entry restrictions & seasonal closures, steep gradients, routes not recommended for caravans, etc. Scenic routes are highlighted. Railway lines are included & local airports are marked. The map highlights numerous places of interest, both cultural & various natural sites, showing regional parks & other protected areas. Symbols mark selected campsites, youth hostels, mountain refuges, viewpoints, etc. The map has no geographical coordinates. The index, in a separate booklet attached to the map cover, lists towns & villages with their postcodes &

Includes:: geographical features such as rivers, mountains, plus places of interest. Multilingual map legend

Includes:: English. Also provided are street plans of the region’s main cities, a distance/driving times table, plus basic motoring regulations. To see the other titles in this series please click on the series link.





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Insight Guide Travel Map Andalucia & Costa del Sol: This detailed travel map is all you need to plan your route & navigate your way around Andalucia & Costa del Sol, & also

Includes:: area highlights, top attractions, places of interest, street plans, & a fabulous free app. · Travel Map Andalucia & Costa del Sol is drawn to scale & shows the entire country, complete with a comprehensive index· Ideal for planning your route, & on-the-road-exploring ·

Includes:: free app, with top travel tips, & additional area highlights· Features detailed street plans of Marbella & Seville· Outlines Top Attractions & places of interest, including national parks, nature reserves & heritage sites· Handy distance indicators, located in the margin, give distances to the nearest town & major locations· Shows roads, rail networks & ferry routes· Pictorial symbols allow for instant, easy recognition· Detailed topography, through the use of relief shading, with mountain ranges named, & peak heights given· Legend shown in eight languages



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Andalucia & the Costa del Sol in the Sunflower Landscapes guide series; exploring the best walking & touring possibilities in the region or area. Detailed information about touring by hired car or public transport, as well as on foot, is provided, helping walkers to navigate & plan day-trips. Shorter strolls are also included as an alternative for each main route for those seeking more leisurely days out. The guide is structured in two main parts ...

It is said that 'if you are not excited by Andalucia, you have no heart'. At the end of one of their hikes, while writing this book, as the authors sat on a hilltop basking in the sun & watching eagles frolicking above, they shared the unspoken thought that life doesn't get much better than this. Andalucia is a huge area. The area included in the book extends from some 25km west of Ronda as far as the Sierra Nevada in the east. To the north, the extent is bounded by a line running through Olvera, Antequera & Granada, but the walks tend to be concentrated within specific areas. These areas are the Alpujarra, the Sierra Nevada, the Axarquia, the Parque Natural Montes de Malaga, the Sierra de Mijas, the Sierra de Las Nieves & the Sierra de Grazalema. (It would be impossible within a single book to provide walks close to every town or village likely to be chosen as a holiday destination.) While all relevant transport timetables are included, a car is therefore recommended if you really want to penetrate this part of Spain. Accordingly, many of the walks are circular
- or linear walks are designed so that you can pick up a bus to take you back to your car at the end of the hike.
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Travellers Andalucla Including Seville is packed with information about this stunning region, which boasts the architectural ...

Andalucia in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

Andalucia in the Landscapes of the Imagination guide series; providing an in-depth cultural & account of some of the world’s most memorable & evocative landscapes. Presented as a cultural & literary guide, each title in the series explores the cultural history of a landscape, providing an overview of the area’s development from its earliest roots to the modern day. Particular emphasis is placed on the literary, poetic, architectural, cultural & historical elements that make up the landscape & each title is written & researched by an academic expert. An Epilogue offers suggestion for further reading & indices of literary, artistic & historical names & places & landmarks. ...

Andalucia: Costa del Sol
- Seville
- Cordoba
- Granada area at 1:200, 000 on a large indexed map from Marco Polo Travel


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