WALKING IN NORTHERN SPAIN

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Galicia (Michelin Maps) Scale 1:400,000 Published April 03

Asturias, Cantabria (Michelin Regional Maps) Scale 1:400,000 Published April 03

Pais Vasco, Navarra, La Rioja (Michelin Regional Maps) Published April 03

Santiago De Compostela Mini Guide (Michelin Mini Guides) (Paperback) Published July 05

Northern Spain Rough Guide - This map of Northern Spain is a companion for anyone exploring this fascinating region. From the remote beauty of the Picos de Europa to the bustling port of Santander and cosmopolitan Bilbao, the map provides detailed route information whether you're travelling by car or public transport or out on a day's hiking or biking. Places of interested are highlighted, from museums to viewpoints and cathedrals to football stadiums. The "Rough Guide Map" is printed on rip-proof, waterproof polyart paper for durability. Scale 1:350,000 Published March 04

Northern Spain Insight Travel Map - This is a full-size fold-up route map of Northern Spain, with distance indicators and a complete index. It also contains street maps of the major cities, as well as comprehensive tourist information. Map Scale: 1:800,000 Published April 08

The Way of St. James: Camino De Santiago - Pyrenees-Santiago-Finesterre - This is a walker's guide to the 778km Pilgrim Road from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in the foothills of the Pyrenees on the French side to Santiago de Compostela in northwestern Spain, and finally to the 'end of the earth' at Finisterre on the Galician coast. A companion volume by the same author, "The Way of St James" (Le Puy to the Pyrenees), describes the French section of the route through to the Pyrenees. As well as giving directions for walking the route, the book also provides information on places to visit along the way, the history of the pilgrimage and the availability of practical facilities such as shops, bars, restaurants and accommodation. Unlike existing guides (in any language) this one contains: details of the walker's continuation from Santiago to Finisterre (75km) and a comprehensive listing of St. James' and other pilgrim references along the way (as an Appendix). It also contains a list of suggestions for further reading, a glossary of geographical and other useful terms, and a series of sketch maps covering the entire route to help the user in planning his or her journey. Published Nov 03

For Le Puy to the Pyrenees, see Pyrenees Books

Walking the Via De La Plata: Spain - the Camino De Santiago from Sevilla to Santiago De Compostela and on to Finisterre, Benjamin Cole and Bethan Davies - A spectacular 1000km walk, the Via de la Plata is an ancient pilgrimage route from Sevilla in southern Spain to the country's northwest corner. Step by step directions with detailed sketch maps. Description of historical and religious land marks on the route. Practical info including pilgrim hostels. Published May 04

Walking for Wildlife: El Camino to Santiago De Compostela, Jean Ann Buck - A grandmother of four, dons a 25lb rucksack and treks the 700kms El Camino to Santiago de Compostela in a sponsored quest to protect Manx wildlife. Her diary and notes of the route have been compiled into an inspirational journal of adventures across the vineyards, sierras and cities of northern Spain. Her light-hearted informative approach brings to life all that is to be seen on El Camino and an excellent guide for anyone contemplating walking this ancient and well-trodden path. Published April 04

Basque Country (Landscapes) - Pocket-sized full-colour motoring and walking guides with fold-out touring maps and large-scale topographical walking maps. Reviewed in the press as the 'walkers' bibles' and 'the hallowed blue books'. 45 titles in print, especially strong on destinations in southern Europe. Published March 05

The Village to Village Guide to the Camino Santiago, Way of St James: Complete Directional Guide to the Pilgrimage to Santiago with Accommodation, Jaffa Raza - Use this book to walk a medieval path off the beaten track. This Village to Village guide enables the walker to follow the 1,000 year-old pilgrimage footpath to Santiago de Compostela and to re-enact Europe's most historic journey. This guide is recommended by the Catholic Church to those making the pilgrimage to Santiago on foot. It is a detailed directional guide for the 800 km footpath in Spain. The book contains listings of budget accommodation and other practical information. Published Nov 06

Off the Road: A Modern Day Walk Down the Pilgrim's Route into Spain, Jack Hitt - A funny, irreverent travelogue through France and Spain describes places considered sacred--fortresses, monasteries, statues, and relics--and features a group of quirky, modern pilgrims seeking knowledge of themselves and each other rather than God. Published March 05. Limited availability.

Northern Spain (Tread Your Own Path), Andy Symington - From the green hills of Galicia to the scorched plains of Aragon, this book gets off the beaten track and discovers plenty of untouched places in the heart of one of Europe’s most visited lands. The guide covers the whole of northern Spain comprehensively, including Basque country (San Sebastian and Bilbao), Navarra, Aragon, La Rioja, Castilla y Leon, Cantabria, Asturias and Galicia. It focuses on the immense cultural and historic differences that characterize the area, with the emphasis on the good life- festivals, restaurants, tapas bars, wine tasting and spectacular sports. It also features the entire pilgrim route to Santiago de Compostela and plenty of outdoors- good walks, picnic spots and beaches, exploring the Picos and Pyrenees. The "where-to-stay" section includes hotels, unique mid-range accommodation and those hard-to-find unmarked cheapies. This revised guide also includes an exceptional background section with all you need to know to understand the country’s heritage; from Reconquista castles, Romanesque churches, pilgrims, politics and anarchic festivals. Published April 07

Walking the Camino De Santiago: From St-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Santiago De Compostela and on to Finisterre, Benjamin Cole and Bethan Davies - This is a guide to walking the Camino de Santiago across the north of Spain. Follow Celts, Romans and pilgrims on a spectacular journey across the north of Spain. "Walking the Camino de Santiago" leads you along an ancient 800km pilgrimage route from St Jean Pied de Port in southwestern France to Spain's northwest corner, where St James is entombed at Santiago de Compostela, smoothing your way with step-by-step instructions, detailed sketch maps and profile charts. This guide lets you into Spain's cultural and culinary secrets, includes a detailed, illustrated wildlife section, and gives you all the practical information you need for a hassle-free pilgrimage. Published feb 06

The Via De La Plata: The Way of St. James from Seville to Santiago, Alison Raju - A walker's guide to the southern pilgrim road to Santiago de Compostela. This Camino Mozarabe de Santiago, or Via de la Plata as it is also known, starts in either Seville (1000km) or Granada (1175km) and leads north and northwest along paths and old tracks through Extremadura, Castillle and Galicia. The route is suitable for mountain bikes. It is the only original guide to this route in English, and complements the two new Cicerone guides covering the Way of St James from Le Puy to Santiago by the same author. As well as giving directions for walking the route, with notes for cyclists, the book also provides information on places to visit along the way, the history of the pilgrimage and the availability of practical facilities such as shops, bars, restaurants and accommodation. There is a list of suggestions for further reading and a glossary of geographical and other useful terms. It also contains a series of sketch maps covering the entire route to aid the user in planning his or her journey. Published Sept 05

Camino De Santiago: From the Pyrenees to Santiago De Compestela (Rother Walking Guide) Published March 07

Picos De Europa: Northern Spain, Teresa Farino - Pocket-sized full-colour motoring and walking guides with fold-out touring maps and large-scale topographical walking maps. Published Aug 07

Northern Spain: 10 Circular Walks Around the Picos De Europa, Peter Ward, Trish Myers, Terence Keogh. Published Sept 05

Walks and Climbs in the Picos De Europa,
Robin Walker - Though relatively modest in terms of altitude and extent, the Picos are, in fact, unique among Europe's mountains in a number of ways: geologically, for being the largest single mass of mountain limestone in the continent; geographically, for being the only true maritime range Europe possesses; and sociologically, for retaining even to this day a large part of the culture that has for centuries been the basis of life in the towns and villages dotted around the area. The first section of the book deals with background information such as geology, flora, fauna and history; and the second half describes the routes, which have been divided into two main groups (valley based routes and mountain routes), and provides sections on multi-day tours and winter mountaineering. Published Oct 89

Trekking and Climbing in Northern Spain, Various Authors - Covering 16 treks and 12 climbing peaks, this guidebook is designed for both first-time trekkers and experienced climbers visiting the Pyrenees and Cordillera Cantabrica - northern Spain's "trekking paradise". From the celebrated trails of the Pyrenees to the less visited, but no less spectacular, footpaths of the Picos de Europa in the Cordillera Cantabrica, the book offers clear descriptions of treks and of more aspirational peak climbs. Information on indigenous wildlife and the stunningly varied landscape - snowcapped peaks are never far from dense forests or sun-baked river gorges - is complemented by practical advice on travel, techniques and equipment. Strip maps pinpoint every route and give a reliable idea of distance and timings. Published May 03

Walking in the Cordillera Cantabrica: A Mountaineering Guide, Robin Walker - "Walking in the Cordillera Cantabrica" is a mountaineering guide to one of Spain's premier ranges, and includes detailed descriptions for 60 routes spread around the whole of this magnificent mountain chain. Based on selected valley bases, the routes are readily accessed, thus minimising travel time. All of the routes can be done in a day and all are circular, whilst in difficulty they vary from straightforward, half-day outings to strenuous, full-day ascents demanding fitness, good overall mountain skills, and the ability to deal with short sections of scrambling. This guide is complemented by articles on four specialist topics of interest to any who wish to know the range in greater depth: place-names, transhumance, the Civil War and alpine flora. The Cordillera Cantabrica is currently home to a total of nine protected areas, including three UN-designated areas. Published June 03