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This new, thoroughly updated edition of Bradt's award-winning guide to the Basque Country and Navarre remains the most comprehensive and in-depth guide available to this multi-lingual, multi-cultural borderland encompassing parts of southern France and northern Spain. This fully revised second edition includes all the elements required for an enjoyable holiday and also the unique aspects of Basque culture and traditions which make this such a fascinating part of the world. Bradt's The Basque Country and Navarre seeks to give a real insight into what is a strong regional identity, uncovering the peculiarities which imbue the area with its aura of intrigue and taking you way beyond the delightful, well-known cities and into the heart of the beautiful Basque countryside.

When it comes to food, discover not just what to eat, but also how to eat it, for many Basque eating rituals apply!In this, the most complete guidebook to the Spanish and French Basque Country and Navarre, Murray Stewart covers the principal cities - rejuvenated Bilbao with its famous Guggenheim Museum, beautiful San Sebastian, verdant Vitoria-Gasteiz and lively Pamplona - and also delves deeper into the region's interior, capturing the quirkiness that makes it so special. With 36 maps, 16 walks, advice on where to cycle, horseride and surf, he guides travellers through an area whose profile is firmly 'on the up.' Find the best pintxos (Basque tapas) and txakoli wine, the finest chuleton (beef chop) and the freshest fish. From elegant Biarritz, via the French Basque Pyrenees, to the Navarran 'badlands' of Bardenas Reales, travel to fascinating, less-visited places.

• Forfatter: Murray Stewart
• Publisert: Februar 2019
• Utgave: 2. utgave
• Antall sider: 392
  
• Språk: Engelsk
• Innbinding: Heftet
• ISBN: 9781784776244

In 1522 Ignatius of Loyola made a pilgrimage from his home in Spain's Basque Country to Montserrat and Manresa. This new guide from Bradt provides all the information needed to follow in his footsteps in a neat, easy-to-carry portable format, including an essential mix of practicalities, such as when to go, where to stay along the route, national parks and public transport, and a detailed breakdown of the route's 27 stages. Start and finish points, level of difficulty, duration, distance, ascent and descent, and route descriptions are all included, as well as elevation charts, maps and what to see along the way.

This is a unique secular walking guide to a religious-themed walk which takes intrepid hikers from the imposing tower-house and sanctuary of Loyola in the Basque Country, up through the stunning Basque mountains and down to the beautiful town of Laguardia with its myriad wine caves. Through the vineyards of Alava and world-famous La Rioja, the trail visits lively Logrono and follows the River Ebro eastwards, through the lesser-visited cities of Zaragoza and Lleida. Navarre and Aragon autonomous communities are covered, then on to powerful, independent-minded Catalonia, allowing walkers to connect with a region of Spain less-visited than the sparkling costas or the huge conurbations of Madrid or Barcelona.

For its grandstand finish, the route returns to Montserrat and then Manresa, where Ignatius lived for months in the spartan surroundings of a cave to write his seminal work, the Spiritual Exercises. Having had their pilgrim passports stamped along the way, walkers are rewarded with a certificate to demonstrate their resilience in completing the route.

• Forfatter: Murray Stewart
• Publisert: Desember 2021
• Utgave: 1. utgave
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• Antall sider: 280
• ISBN: 9781784778125

Tenerife - A Walkers Island. Tenerife is a big island - 2034 square kilometres big. It offers walkers a wide variety of exciting landscapes to choose from; everything from coastal strolls, high altitude summits, pine forests and laurel forests, challenging and strenuous routes to easy country walks. Walk! Tenerife is a comprehensive walking guide book to Tenerife's best walking. 42 fully detailed walking routes with large scale maps. GPS Waypoints for all 42 routes can be downloaded for free from Discovery Walking Guides website. In the North choose from walks through pine forests and along forest tracks and walking trails, with fine views in clear weather. The South has diverse routes; forest walks, mountains and barrancos, villages and untouched wild countryside. The West offers mountain routes and rugged country hikes. The Central High Altitude region is home to some of the most exciting mountain and canadas routes within the National Park, including the Paisaje Lunar route, and the challenges of `The Big One - Crater Rim Challenge' and the ascent of Mount Teide. The rugged Anaga in the far north-east offers wild beauty, tiny hamlets, soaring peaks and plunging barrancos. Routes vary in approximate walking time from 90 minutes to over 6 hours, and from 5 to 18 kilometres in length. Ascents and descents are shown for each walk. Difficulty ratings from 2 to 5 walker help you choose the right route. Refreshment ratings are shown and vertigo risk is shown where appropriate. Some routes are circular, others linear `out-and-back' or linear one way. Access to routes by bus and/or by car ensure you reach the start and get back from the end safely. Enjoy the rich variety of landscapes and adventures that Tenerife has to offer.

Forfattere: Jan Kostera
Publisert måned: Feb.
Publisert år: 2020
Utgave: 4.utg
Sider nr: 184

Let Marco Polo Tenerife guide you around this beautiful Spanish island. Explore Tenerife with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the island's trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, and a summary of all the festivals and events that take place.

Let Marco Polo show you all the largest of Spain's Canary Islands has to offer... Discover the deep blue Atlantic fringed by fine beaches, rugged coastlines and gorges, dense forests and Badlands, all crowned by the mighty volcano of Mount Teide soaring above its bizarre lava field. This practical, pocket-sized Tenerife guide takes you to attractive colonial towns, to museums and churches.

Sit down with the locals in quaint bars, enjoy the traditional cuisine and drink the local wines. Surfing, diving, hiking, cycling, enjoying the nightlife or simply being lazy there's no such thing as boredom here. Marco Polo Tenerife Pocket Guide includes: Insider Tips - we show you the hidden gems and little-known secrets that offer a real insight into this wonderful island. Best of - find the best things to do if you're travelling on a budget, the best things to do with the kids, the best things to do if it rains and the best things to do if you're looking for an authentic Tenerife experience. Sightseeing - all of the top sights are organised by areas of the island so you can easily plan your trip. Discovery Tours - specially tailored tours will get you to the heart of Tenerife.

Publisert måned: Jan
Publisert år: 2023
Utgave: 2.Utg
Sider nr: 152

Politikens velkjente reisehåndbøker, på dansk. Guidene inneholder det essensielle ved reisemålet: Beskrivelser av severdigheter, oversikt over aktivitets- og sportstilbud, råd og tips til dem som reiser med barn, samt praktisk informasjon for øvrig. Bøkene byr dessuten på underholdende tematekster og kart, og de er rikt illustrerte. Flotte for kortere turer og populære blant dem som reiser på organiserte opplegg. Hendig lommeformat.

• Publisert: 2022
• Innbinding: Heftet
  
• Språk: Dansk
• Antall sider: 120
• ISBN: 9788740060195

Guidebook to the andalucian coast to coast walk, a 416km, 21-day route from maro on the mediterranean coast to bolonia, on the atlantic. The route, which passes through 7 natural parks, links some of andalucía's most beautiful villages and passes historical sites of both roman and moorish origins, including ronda and tarifa.

Seasons: andalucía's mild winter climate means that this is a region that is suited to year-round walking, apart from july and august when temperatures are generally too hot for comfortable hiking.

Centres: frigiliana, cómpeta, alcaucín, riogordo, villanueva de la concepción, el chorro, carratraca, el burgo, ronda, montejaque, cortes de la frontera, jimena de la frontera, castillo de castellar, los barrios, tarifa

Difficulty: the route is within the capabilities of anyone who is reasonably fit and walks on a regular basis. Stages vary in length from 14km to 27km, so all can be comfortably covered in a day: Most are graded medium-medium difficult, with just a couple graded difficult due to length.

Must see: Some of andalucía's most beautiful mountain villages, including ronda, frigiliana, tarifa and el burgo; arab and roman paths; high mountains; ocean views; great food and accommodation; six natural parks; fascinating historical sites of roman and moorish origin

Publisert år: 2018
Sider nr: 214

A guidebook to hiking the 850km (520 mile) GR11 (La Senda Pirenaica) trail between Irun on the Atlantic coast and Cap de Creus on the Mediterranean. Over the years it has become a well-defined hiking trail which mostly goes over good hiking paths through largely unspoilt and wild mountains and is suitable for experienced mountain hikers. The GR11 is one of the long-distance trails which crosses the whole Pyrenees, staying on the Spanish side of the border.

It is presented here in 47 stages of 7-31km (5-19 miles), four sections are given to allow the route to be broken into shorter treks. Step-by-step route description and 1:100,000 mapping provided for each stage.

• Forfattere: Tom Martens
• Publisert: 2024
• Antall sider: 272
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781786311665

The GR1 (Sendero Historico) is a long traverse of northern Spain from west to east over 1250km of remote country and mountain walking. The waymarked route runs through the Pyrenean foothills from Puerto de Tarna at the western end to near L'Escala on the Mediterranean coast. Arguably one of Spain's best long-distance paths, it follows gently graded paths, making a long but easy walk suitable for a reasonably fit walker.

The complete trail requires around 53 days to complete end to end, but the guidebook splits the route into 7 sections, each with a start or endpoint that can be easily reached by train or bus, allowing walkers to explore the route in manageable chunks. The guidebook also describes how to extend the route to Finisterre and the Atlantic using GR routes.

Providing all the information you will need, the guide combines practical information about planning your own itinerary, when to go, cuisine and terrain with general information about the varied geology and history of the area. Route description is accompanied by contoured mapping and stage and section summary information, as well as detailed information about any accommodation available en route.

Forfattere: John hayes
Publisert måned: Nov
Publisert år: 2015
Utgave: 2.utg
Sider nr: 297

Guidebook to walking in the mountains of Ronda and Grazalema in Andalucia, southern Spain. The 32 graded routes range from 4 to 16km and explore the Natural Parks of Grazalema and La Sierra de las Nieves, the 'Pueblos Blancos' (White Villages) perched high in the mountains, and the Genal and Guadiaro river valleys.

Forfatter: Guy Hunter-Watts
Publisert: 2018
Antall sider: 224

This guidebook describes the GR221, a 140km (87 mile) long-distance trail through northwestern Mallorca, from Port d'Andratx to Pollenca. Also known as the 'Ruta de Pedra en Sec' ('the Drystone Route'), the GR221 is a celebration of Mallorca's limestone heritage, taking in many historic drystone structures as it traverses the rocky peaks of the Serra de Tramuntana. Following old stone-paved paths and mule trails, it showcases the region's beautiful landscape of mountains, forests and cultivated terraces, as well as its spectacular coastline.

The GR221 can be walked in 1-2 weeks, although the guide also covers 3 alternative start-points and 3 alternative finishes, which would allow for a shorter trek. The main route is presented in 10 stages of 8.5-20.5km (5-13 miles), with a handful of optional detours to bag neighbouring summits. Detailed route description is accompanied by 1:25,000 mapping and inspirational photography, plus a wealth of information on local points of interest.

Accommodation and travel are also thoroughly covered: the trail boasts good transport links and plentiful facilities on route, with accommodation in welcoming mountain villages and the occasional 'refugi'. A comprehensive introduction offers the opportunity to discover more about the region's diverse plants and wildlife and unique history and culture, and an English-Spanish-Catalan glossary can be found in the appendix. With a favourable climate and stunning scenery, the Serra de Tramuntana has much to tempt the walker.

The GR221 Drystone Route represents an ideal way to explore this fascinating World Heritage Site.

• Forfatter: Paddy Dillon
• Publisert: 2022
• Utgave: 2. utgave
• Antall sider: 212
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781852848507

The GR7 is one of Europe's longest GR long-distance routes, stretching from Tarifa, the southernmost town of continental Europe, through Spain, Andorra and France to Alsace. This guide presents the Andalucian section of the route, which offers well over 700km of fantastic walking through the diverse landscapes of one of Spain's most evocative regions. The route splits at the small village of Villanueva de Cauche, and the guide describes both the northern and southern variants.

Although walking is on good footpaths, country tracks and, occasionally, minor roads, some of the stages are long and can involve considerable ascent, meaning that a good level of fitness is required. The full Andalucian GR7 takes well over a month to walk; however, the guide also includes suggestions for highlight sections that can be walked in a week or fortnight. In addition to clear route description, mapping and elevation profiles, the guide provides background information on local history, plants and wildlife, and advice for planning your trip, such as when to go, what to take and where to stay.

The route showcases Andalucia's rich history and culture and varied landscapes, which include pine forests, semi-arid desert, snow-capped peaks, fertile plains, lush valleys, olive groves, cultivated terraces and hills of cork woodland. Historic towns and traditional whitewashed villages offer overnight accommodation and a chance to sample local cuisine.

• Forfatter: Guy Hunter-Watts
  
• Publisert: Oktober 2021
• Utgave: 3. utgave
• Antall sider: 320
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781852849955

 

Anita og Birger Løvlands turguider er blitt velkjente for nordmenn som går turer i fjell- og kystområdene i sydligere strøk. Deres bøker om Kanariøyene, Mallorca, Azorene og Madeira har fått mange til å oppdage de utrolig flotte turmulighetene som finnes på disse øyene.

Turguide til Gran Canaria kom i 2012, med 34 turer over hele øya. Noen hundre km turer de siste årene, først og fremst omkring områdene på sørsiden av øya der nesten alle turistene bor, har ført til at de nå har laget en Turguide til Gran Canaria Sør, med 44 nye turer.

I hovedsak dekkes kyststrekningen mellom Puerto de Mogán og Bahía Feliz i sør og Roque Nublo i nord. Innen denne kakestykkeformede delen av Gran Canaria kan  det turglade ekteparet by på en spennende og variert turmeny. Alle turene er beskrevet med nøyaktige turomtaler, bilder og kart. Noen turer tar et par timer, andre er lange dagsturer, som krever god fysisk form. De kan alle med rette kalles for kortreiste turer, da de ligger nær turistområdene i sør — og også at de er «sett med norske øyne og gått med norske bein».

• Publisert: 2017
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Norsk
• ISBN: 9788282651820

With its mild winters and warm summers, Valencia promises the ultimate Mediterranean charm. Make the most of your trip to this coastal city with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Explore the allure of the old town, marvel at its modern buildings or relax at its beaches.

The birthplace of paella, you'll never go hungry here. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Valencia has to offer and ensuring that you don't miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable, the perfect companion while out and about.

• Publisert: Feb. 2024
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• Antall sider: 144
• ISBN: 9780241663684

This guidebook explores six of Andalucia's most beautiful Natural Parks - the Sierra Nevada regions of Aracena, Grazalema, Los Alcornocales and Gaucin, La Axarquia, the Alpujarras and Cazorla - along the great belt of the Cordillera Betica mountains. The 36 half- and full-day walks are mostly circular, ranging in length from 4 to 21km: some involve steep ascents and descents but all are within the capabilities of a reasonably fit walker. The routes are based around the villages of Aracena, Grazalema, Jimena de la Frontera, Cazorla, Bubion and Competa, all of which lie within protected nature reserves.

Year-round walking is possible, but the area is best enjoyed March-June and September-October. Includes detailed route descriptions, clear mapping, plenty of background information about travel, food and drink, language and communications and the author's recommendations for the best places to stay in or around southern Spain's most beautiful mountain villages, many of which date back to the Moorish period. Rising to almost 3500m, the Cordillera Betica offers some of the finest year-round walking in Europe, and wrapped within this mighty range are some of Spain's most beautiful villages and trails.

• Forfatter: Guy Hunter-Watts
• Publisert: September 2020
• Antall sider: 256
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781852848026

A guidebook to 32 day walks in the countryside around Barcelona. Exploring the beautiful scenery of Spain’s Catalunya region, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike and are perfect for walking year-round.

• Routes range from 7-28km (4-17 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2-8 hours
• Routes cover Montseny, Vic and Guilleries-Savassona, Sant Llorenç del Munt i l'Obac, Montserrat and Penedès, Garraf
• Highlights include Turó de l`Home, Les Agudes, Matagalls, Sau reservoir, Montcau, La Mola, Montserrat Monastery, Sant Jeroni, Oliba Trail, Els 3 Monts, Penedès
• 1:40,000 maps are included for each route
• GPX files available to download
• Detailed information on accommodation, facilities and public transport

• Forfatter: Nike Werstroh
• Publisert: Nov. 2022
• Utgave: 1. utgave
• Antall sider: 192
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781786310774

The delights of Spain's Catalunya - Girona Pyrenees region are revealed in this new walking guide, which covers 35 graded walks of 5 to 19km across Garrotxa, Ripolles and the Cadi-Moixero Natural Park. Walks are included for all abilities, from easy strolls to more demanding walks, and some of the walks are accessible by public transport. The guide provides detailed route descriptions, either 1:25k or 1:50k mapping for each route and a route summary table to help with choosing appropriate walks.

All the walks are illustrated with stunning photos. A list of local campsites and other useful contacts is included at the back, plus notes on refreshment opportunities along the routes. There's also background information on local geology, wildlife and history, and planning details on when to go, where to stay and what to take.

Leave behind Girona's medieval walls, narrow cobbled streets and colourful riverside and you will find a network of trails through the countryside surrounding Girona. The diverse landscapes range from lush mountains to idyllic wine country, medieval stone bridges to fresh mountain rivers, plus volcanic zones and rugged mountain peaks with far-reaching views. Walking is the best way to explore the region.

• Forfattere: Nike Werstroh og Jacint Mig
• Publisert: Sept. 2023
• Utgave: 1. utgave
• Antall sider: 160
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781786311634

The guidebook describes 45 day walks across eight areas of Gran Canaria, including Las Palmas in the north to Playa del Ingles in the south. Also included is a five-day coast-to-coast route on the GR131, an island-hopping long-distance trail stretching across all seven of the Canary Islands. There are walks suitable for those of all abilities, ranging in landscape from coastal clifftops to the dramatic volcanic mountains inland.

Walks venture through villages and towns, and up to the summits of the highest peaks on Gran Canaria. Each walk gives information on access (predominantly using the island's good bus services), details of places offering food and drink, and notes on the interesting features passed along the way. The book also provides lots of background information on geology, wildlife, plants and flowers as well as practical information on accommodation, currency and language.

Gran Canaria is a hugely popular holiday destination but despite this it offers many peaceful locations for walkers to explore and some truly beautiful and striking scenery. This collection of walks showcases the island's remarkably varied landscapes - from arid semi-desert to moist laurisilva 'cloud forests' and rugged mountains and coast.

• Forfatter: Paddy Dillon
• Publisert: Januar 2020
• Utgave: 2. utgave
• Antall sider: 240
• ISBN: 9781852848545

Cicerone er en inspirerende og pålitelig aktivitetsguideserie. Inneholder mange detljerte kart og fine foto. Guidene er skrevet av friluftsfolk for friluftsfolk.

Guide to walking on La Palma. In total 45 day walks are described ranging from 7 to 32km in length, and covering a wide variety of terrain. Although La Palma is one of the smaller Canary Islands, there are routes of all types from easy strolls to hands-on scrambling, from simple day walks to long-distance treks on rocky mountain paths, including the GR130, which circumnavigates the island, and the island-hopping GR131.

With full route descriptions, including custom-made maps, refreshment options and transport for each walk, accommodation, useful contacts and a Spanish-English glossary. The book also includes lots of background information on geology, wildlife, plants and flowers. The circular GR130 trail takes about a week to complete and can be started and finished at any point around the island.

The GR131 trail is exclusively high level and mountainous, requiring careful planning. The dramatic volcanic landscape of La Palma, reputed to be one of the steepest islands in the world, is little-known outside the Canaries, but offers an ideal winter walking destination for walkers of most abilities, featuring rocky treks and mountain paths.

• Forfatter: Paddy Dillon
• Publisert: 2019
• Utgave: 2. utgave
• Antall sider: 236
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781852848538

This guidebook describes 21 walks on Lanzarote, 2 on Isla La Graciosa (off Lanzarote's northern coast) and 22 on Fuerteventura, including 14 walks on the GR131 long distance trail, which traverses all seven of the Canary Islands (including Isla de Lobos at the tip of Fuerteventura). The routes span a wide range of arid, agricultural and natural areas. Walks feature hill and mountain trails, Lanzarote's Timanfaya volcanic national park, coastal walks along Fuerteventura's golden beaches and ancient island villages.

Routes are illustrated with the author's own clear, custom-drawn colour maps and inspirational photography. Full contact information is included for public transport and accommodation providers and tourist information offices as well as an extensive topographical glossary and route summary table to help you choose the best walk, or combine a couple of routes, according your requirements. Walking on Lanzarote and Fuerteventura is part of a five-volume series to the whole of the Canary Islands.

Forfattere: Paddy dillon
Publisert måned: 2.utg
Publisert år: 2019
Sider nr: 240

Lonely Planet's Western Europe is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Catch a Westend show in London, explore Rome's ancient sites, and take a slow boat along the Rhine; all with your trusted travel companion.

• Publisert: Mai 2022
• Utgave: 15. utgave
• Antall sider: 672
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781788683937

Discover over 150 magical places to swim and explore in Spain. With stunning photography this book reveals the best crystal mountain lakes, secluded lake-side beaches, and turquoise pools hidden deep in waterfall-filled gorges. With recommendations for places to camp and eat this is all you need to take you off the beaten track.

• Publisert: 2016
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781910636060

Embark on over 50 of the world's most life-affirming journeys and nurture your path to self-discovery. Packed with beautiful photography and inspiring first-person insights for each trip, from hiking Japan's sacred Shikoku pilgrimage to following the Underground Railroad in the US. This is the perfect book for anyone seeking to travel with purpose.

Each journey features first-hand accounts from travellers with insightful tips on how to begin planning an enlightening travel experience. From cultural explorations to challenging expeditions, travellers can spend a month of reflection on foot through Northern Spain to reach the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela; connect body and mind as they canoe the wild and remote Yukon River in Canada; embrace the wonders of rail travel aboard Australia's luxurious Ghan; plus so much more. 

Your Trip Starts Here is the ultimate travel book for anyone longing to immerse themselves in a different culture, grow as a person or reflect and reset their focus. Gift this collection of journeys to the explorer in your life who wishes to travel with purpose or inspire your own adventure using this unique guide.

• Publisert: September 2023
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781837580064