WALKING IN NORTHERN SPAIN

MAPS

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

Costa De Galicia (Michelin Zoom Maps) Published March 09

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

Asturias, Costa Verde (Michelin Zoom Maps) Published March 09

Costa De Cantabria (Michelin Zoom Maps) Published March 09

Pirineos Atlanticos (Michelin Zoom Maps) Published March 09

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

Camino De Santiago: St. Jean Pied De Port/Roncesvalles-Finisterre Via Santiago De Compostela - Spiritual seekers and travellers will find all the resources they need to walk the Way of St. James in this complete set of maps and town plans. Covering the sacred route from St. Jean Pied de Port to Santiago, including the Finisterre extension for modern-day pilgrims who wish to reach the ocean, this portable book of maps makes the perfect companion for adventurers attempting to heed the spiritual calling. Light enough to carry while walking long distances each day, the maps show the location of all pilgrim hostels en route and the distances between all villages and points of interest, as well as alternative routes and accommodation. Published Aug 10. New Edition Jan 12

Northern Spain Rough Guide Map - 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 north-western 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 June 08  (re-print)

For Le Puy to the Pyrenees, see Pyrenees Books

The Pilgrimage Road to Santiago: The Complete Cultural Handbook - Readers tour the most popular pilgrimage route in the world, covering the ground traversed by Medieval pilgrims as they trek across the Pyrenees from France to Spain headed for the tomb of the Apostle James. Original. 12,500 first printing. Published Oct 00

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) - The Basque Country's coastline runs east from Bilbao (with its award-winning Guggenheim Museum) and San Sebastian (some of the best food in Europe) to chic Biarritz with its splendid beaches. This pocket-sized full-colour guide describes car tours and walks on the coast and inland - throughout the seven provinces making up the area, including the lush green flanks of the Pyrenees with their picture-postcard villages and famous places like Pamplona and the Pilgrims' Route to Santiago de Compostela. Fold-out touring map, large-scale (1:50,000) topo walking maps. Local transport timetables. Free on-line update service with specific route change information. Published May 10

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.

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. Limited availability.

Northern Spain Footprint Travel Guide, Andy Symington - Run with bulls, rub shoulders with pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago, ski the Aragonese Pyrenees or explore some of the most rugged and naturally beautiful territory Spain has to offer. Northern Spain remains unspoilt by tourism; whether you want to discover ancient towns steeped in tradition and age-old customs, the buzzy cultural capital of Bilbao, San Sebastian's stunning beaches or just sample some of the finest seafood and cider then "Footprint's" critically acclaimed 5th edition guide helps travellers get off the beaten path and really get to know the region. This book provides in-depth coverage of the regions many adventure activities, surfing, climbing, hiking, trekking and many more. It features highlight maps to help you get the best from this vast region. Published April 11

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 10

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 July 10

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

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. Published Sept 05. Limited availability.