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Southern & Mediterranean Europe

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  Bilbao 2012 by Wallpaper

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  A small, neat, beautifully-designed guide from Wallpaper magazine that is sure to direct the most discerning traveller to the chicest hotels, the coolest bars and the most glamorous restaurants.

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  Spain: Body & Soul by Hans Maarten Van Den Brink

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  A lovely little hardback, this gem is a gastronomique tour of Spain with recipes.

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  Barcelona by Rough Guide

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  A detailed guide for a traveller on a budget. Thorough descriptions of the city, its history and tourist sights accompany listings of accommodation, eating and transport.

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  Spain Charming Small Hotels

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  This excellent accommodation guide is a good alternative to the usual guidebooks, with a wide-range of hotels and B&Bs throughout the country.

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  Spain Green Guide by Michelin

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  This is a full colour guide with lots of photographs and clear, easy to read maps. Has basic information on sights and areas, with a particular emphasis on art and culture.

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  Spain by Eyewitness Guides

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  This guide has an excellent range of walking tour suggestions and itineraries with good histories of the different tourist areas. Fantastic selection of colour photographs throughout.

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  Living and Working in Spain by David Hampshire

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  An indispensable volume filled with crucial information ranging from local tax rules to eating habits. Hampshire writes with a wry charm and makes any difficulty appear surmountable.

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  Buying a House in Spain by Leaonne Hall

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  An indispensable companion covering all legal, financial and social aspects and containing valuable advice from other buyers.

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  Granada & Sierra Nevada by Footprint Focus

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  A new, practical guide to the city and surrounding mountains. The region is covered in detail with recommended sights, hotels, restaurants, and ski resorts. There is a limited chapter on Granada's historical and architectural significance.

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  Malaga by Footprint Focus

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  A new, practical guide. The city and the Costa del Sol is covered in detail with recommended sights, hotels, restaurants, and beaches. It reaches as far west as Ronda.

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  Walking in Spain by Lonely Planet

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  This guide from the ever-reliable Lonely Planet details 142 days of walking, from coastal strolls to high-altitude challenges.

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  Spain by Rough Guides

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  This is an excellent guide to Spain, featuring a good selection of maps, a colour section on the wine-producing regions of the country and an informative introductory section with top things to do.

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  Spain by Fodor's

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  An up to date guide featuring a pull-out map, a good range of accommodation and a selection of black and white photographs. Also has some rather basic city maps throughout.

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  Spain Special Places to Stay by Alastair Sawday

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  Displaying a property on each page, this great guide features lots of attractive colour photographs of mid to high range places to stay. Arranged by region.

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  Spain by Frommer's Guides

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  This guide has a great introductory section and features an extensive chapter on suggested itineraries. Has lots of background information on areas and sights. Good range of accommodation and also includes a pull map of Madrid and Barcelona.

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  Madrid Shortlist by Time Out

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  An excellent guide packed full of the essential sights and necessities. Perfect for a short stay.

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  Madrid Top 10 by Eyewitness

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  This is a very popular guide for shorter trips and justifiably so. Easy to navigate with some interesting, and occasionally surprising, top 10 sightseeing lists alongside the more obvious choices. Overall, this is an excellent little guide.

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  Madrid City Notebook by Moleskine

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  Essentially a notebook containing a few useful maps and tips, this stylish pocket volume will appeal to the traveller looking to create a personal guide and aide-memoire filled with their unique impressions and discoveries.

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  Madrid Wallpaper City Guide 2012 by Wallpaper Guides

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  A chic and discerning guide to the cultural, artistic and architectural highlights of the city, packed with photos and insider tips.

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  Madrid by Eyewitness Guides

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  This lavishly illustrated guide features some excellent walking tours around the city, although you may need to bring some more detailed maps with you. For shorter stays, the Eyewitness Top 10 guide is the preferred choice.

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  Madrid by Lonely Planet

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  This 5th edition of the Lonely Planet guide to Madrid is a sound choice for the budget traveller, with an excellent choice of accommodation and restaurants listed within.

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  Hedonist's Guide to Madrid by Hedonist Guides

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  This is a good guide for weekend trips, though don't expect it to give you a thorough history or background of the city. If you simply need some advice on where to eat (and to a lesser extent, sleep), this is as good a guide as any.

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  Madrid Pocket Guide by Rough Guides

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  An ideal choice for a trip to Madrid, this is particularly suited to shorter stays but has enough suggestions for longer trips too. Very well laid out and easy to use, this is accurate, reliable and informative. Recommended.

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  Madrid by Luxe Guides

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  A sleek and chic guide to all the finer things Madrid has to offer. Features high-end restaurants, hotels and boutiques for those who like to holiday in style.

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  Madrid by Time Out Guides

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  A good guide for listings of the best bars, restaurants and nightlife around the city, as well as excellent suggestions on all the best tourist attractions.