WALKING IN EASTERN SPAIN

MAPS

Michelin Spain North East -Aragon/Cataluna (Michelin Regional Maps) Published May 03

Costa Brava (Michelin Zoom Maps) Published April 03

Costa Blanca (Michelin Zoom Maps) Published April 03

Costa Brava (Rough Guide Directions) - The Costa Brava Directions guide is a colourful and insightful handbook to this surprisingly diverse region. The guide gives extensive coverage of every major town and attraction, focusing on both the coast itself and on the inland areas. As with all Directions guides, there is a full-colour section with specially commissioned photography of all the sights, attractions and activities available. Coverage is given to the hidden beaches and less touristy areas as well as the region's capital Girona and the renowned Salvador Dali attractions. The guide gives up-to-the-minute listings of the best places to eat, drink and sleep plus insiders' coverage of nightlife. Published April 05

Costa Brava Insight Travel Map - This comprehensive, fold-up sheet map of Costa Brava and Catalonia marks major routes and toll roads clearly and includes a comprehensive index booklet. Map Scale 1:300000. Published July 04

The Rough Guide to Barcelona Map Packed with information, this double-sided map is printed on waterproof paper. The colours used for mapping have been chosen after research into what works best in different light conditions, so the map should be as easy to read under street lamps as it is in daylight. The main area of the city is covered, with an enlarged downtown city centre street map on the reverse. A comprehensive street index and clearly marked one-way streets and pedestrianised areas should make this map ideal for use on foot, driving, or using public transport. Published Feb 03

Barcelona (Rough Guide Directions) - Slim, stylish and pocketable, Barcelona Directions is full of ideas for stop-overs, long-weekends and flying visits to one of Europe's most popular city break destinations. Published March 05

Barcelona (Europe Popout Maps) - This popout map features a comprehensive index which includes street names, places of interest and tourist information. Its handy size means that it fits conveniently in a pocket or handbag. Published April 07

Valencia Insight Flexi Map - This laminated Fleximap of Valencia contains five maps, including Valencia, Valencia Environs, Costa Blanca, Valencia Public Transport, and an overview regional map. It also gives overviews of the top recommended sights and places to visit, as well as practical data, climate tables and local transport details. Published Dec 05

Barcelona Insight Flexi Map Published July 04

Costa Brava Insight Fleximap Published Dec 00

WALKING BOOKS

Landscapes of Costa Brava and Barcelona, Teresa Farino & Michael Lockwood - Detailed descriptions of 18 short and easy walks for motorists and 23 main walks (with variations) with walking maps of at least 1:50,000 scale. Also contains picnic suggestions, 6 routes for car tours, touring map for motorists, town plans and hints on weather conditions, where to stay and what you need to take with you. Published March 06

Costa Blanca (Landscapes), John and Christine Oldfield - Detailed descriptions of 50 long and short walks for all ages and abilities, with walking maps of at least 1:50,000 scale. Also contains 32 picnic suggestions, 5 routes for car tours, touring map for motorists, town plans and hints on weather conditions, where to stay and what you need to take with you. Published Feb 09

Costa Blanca Walks, Charles Davis - This title features 33 walking routes - all of them a short distance from the popular tourist coastal resorts of the Costas. Each route is graded according to level of ease/difficulty. It includes easy-to-follow, detailed route notes with times and distances. It also features full-colour maps with GPS route markings and photographs for each walk, plus clear instructions on how to get to the start of each walk. It also gives advice on what to take with you and when best to go. Published March 07

Valencia (Lonely Planet Best of ...) - Including an Americas Cup 2007 feature, this title contains 3 walking tours to guide you around the city. It is fully grid-referenced with gate fold maps; and has full-colour printing with images. Published May 06

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City Walks: Barcelona: 50 Adventures on Foot, Sarah Andrews - Perfect for both first time and returning tourists, the "City Walks Deck: Barcelona" offers an intimate view of the city. Each card in this deck outlines a self-guided walking adventure, with a detailed map on one side and insider information on the other. Noteworthy sites and attractions are numbered on both sides of the cards for easy reference. Details on and suggestions for using public transportation, information on local history and customs, and an overview map of the city are also included on a handy intro card. Published Oct 07

Frommer's 24 Great Walks in Barcelona - Follow Frommer′s for an up–close and personal look at Barcelona′s most culturally rich areas, from famous places to lesser–known gems. Filled with colour photos, easy–to–follow maps, clear route directions, and helpful commentary, this guide makes it easy to find your way around. Published May 09

WALKING BOOKS

Costa Blanca Walks: West v. 1, Bob Stansfield - The rugged mountains of the Costa Blanca offer wonderful walking in a landscape of pinnacled ridges, enormous crags, and shady pines. Orange and almond groves enhance the valleys, whilst attractive mountain villages provide hospitality, offering a taste of the real Spain, far removed in character from the developed coastal strip. The walks are described in two books, which split roughly into West (book 1) and East (book 2). Published Oct 01

Costa Blanca Walks: East v. 2, Bob Stansfield Published Dec 01

Inland Trips from the Costa Blanca,Derek Workman - Known for its sumptuous beaches and blue waters, few people venture far from the sunny Mediterranean shoreline of the Costa Blanca. But those who do can discover a delightful combination of rugged mountains and fertile valleys, pine forests and lakes, hilltop castles, historic architecture, and colourful characters. This fully revised and updated edition of "Inland Trips from the Costa Blanca" - packed with twenty-two excursions - now covers the whole province of Valencia, from the majestic mountains of the Maestrazgo to the castles of Alicante. It also provides practical advice on what to see, places to stay and where to eat in order to get the very best from your trip to this fabulous destination. Published Nov 06

Barcelona and Catalonia (Eyewitness Travel Guides) - The guides that show you what others only tell you! It features suggested walks and four one-day 'Great Day' itineraries to ensure you make the most of your trip, together with clear maps, extensive hotel and restaurant listings of all price levels. Unique 3D models and cutaways will take you around the finest Gaudi architecture to the best beaches, and tips on where to find the tastiest tapas will ensure your trip is one long fiesta! Published Feb 09

Costa Brava: Catalunya East, Pyrenees to Barcelona, Rother Guide - 50 walks in the Costa Brava, including the area around Olot, Albera, Cap de Creus and Aiguamolls de l'Emporadà Natural Parks, Baix Empordà, Parc Natural del Montseny, Parc Natural Sant Llorenç del Munt I Serra de l'Obac and Parc Natural de Montserrat. 50 walking maps at 1:25,000, 1:50,000 or 1:75,000 scale, and an overview map at a scale of 1:650,000. Translated by experienced British walkers from the German original. Published May 05

Costa Blanca - Denia, Calpe, Benidorm, Alcoy, Alicante, Torrevieja. 50 Walks, Rother Guide - For a long time the Costa Blanca has had a reputation for having the best chance of winter sun, the cheapest flights and the most reasonably priced accommodation. However, the 'white coast' has a lot more to offer than the simple beach holidays enjoyed by thousands of tourists every year. Not only the spectacular and varied mountains close to the coast, but also the marvellous spring blossom and warm autumn days have attracted walkers and climbers from all over Europe for decades. This walking guide provides a reliable companion for unforgettable days in spectacular natural environments - for short trips near to large holiday resorts, as well as more challenging summit ascents in the remote mountain countryside of Alicante province. Published July 07