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Trekking in Spain (Lonely Planet Walking Guides), Marc Dubin.

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.

For more books on Camino de Santiago go to Northern Spain books.

Walking Through Spain, Robin Neillands - An account of the author's solo walk across Spain in 1989, through rugged mountain ranges and arid, treeless plains. The terrain was by no means all he had to contend with, but his sense of humour prevailed and he conveys the pleasure of his encounters with Spanish people, culture and geography. Limited availability.

North from Granada: A Walking Tour from Granada to Toledo and Madrid in a Direct Line, Roy Nash - A hugely enjoyable walk to Madrid - for the reader, if not for the eccentric walkers, one English and one American. Illustrated in colour throughout.

From Here to There (Walking Spain's Coast), David Jones - On his marathon walk round the coast of Spain, David Jones passes through the country's most diverse regions. He takes an informed and often irreverent look at the lives and traditions of Spain's different peoples experiencing wild fiestas, strange pagan rituals and nationalist fervour. Along the shore he sees the unrivalled beauty of the sierras which collide with the sea, the tiny fishing villages and isolated beaches and, inevitably, the concrete-filled costa resorts. The book is a funny and fascinating journey around Spain.

GUIDE BOOKS

Fodor's Spain 2008 - One of the top three tourist destinations in the world, Spain has a wealth of attractions to offer its visitors, from its wonderful beaches, to its beautiful cities. Our guide offers unrivalled coverage of Madrid and Barcelona, Seville and all the main beach resorts. With multi-day itineraries covering various parts of the country, we'll help you pack in as much sightseeing as possible, from the Alhambra to the Segrada Familia. We provide hotel and restaurant recommendations to suit all budgets and tastes, as well as practical travel information to help you plan your trip and cultural and historical features to give you a feel for the place. Before you leave for Spain, be sure to pack your "Fodor's" guide to ensure you don't miss a thing.

Karen Brown's Spain: Exceptional Places to Stay and Itineraries - Fall under the spell of Spain, a vibrant country with dramatically distinctive regions, incredibly friendly people and an excellent selection of places to stay. Some are large and posh with every amenity and a price to match; others small and cozy with correspondingly small prices. Once you fall under Spain's magical spell, there will be no breaking free nor any urge to do so - only the desire to return, again and again.

Spain Green Guide (Michelin Green Guides) - The Michelin green guides are the ideal choice for the independent traveller who wants a detailed insight into the life and culture of their destination city, region or country. The main attractions are star rated with easy-to-read mapping and suggested tours that will make the most of any visit. There are detailed descriptions of each place of interest, which include colour photographs and up-to-date practical information.

Spain (Alastair Sawday's Special Places to Stay) - Whether you're heading for the Sierras or the costas, historic towns or cosmopolitan cities, this guide has a huge variety of places to choose from. There are simple Casas de Aldea (small traditional houses in remote rural settings), restored monasteries and palaces and modernist buildings with all the contemporary designer trimmings. Make the most of courses and activities organised by inspiring owners: wine tasting, walking, mushroom picking, pottery, yoga. Stride out on walking holidays in the National Parks, recharge your batteries by the pool and make the most of some terrific regional and international cooking. The entries in this guide are special in many different ways: places are chosen for the warmth of their welcome, their style - whether simple or sumptuous - and good value for money and environmental awareness are important too.
 

GUIDE BOOKS

The Rough Guide to Spain - A guide to one of Europe's most intense and dramatic countries - Spain. It features in-depth coverage of all the great historic cities and monuments and provides information on the best hotels, restaurants, beaches and nightlife.

Spain (Lonely Planet Country Guide) - The Lonely Planet Country Guides are the complete country guides for independent travellers. They feature inspirational colour highlights sections, easy-to-use grid-referenced maps and insightful history, culture, food and environment chapters by specialised contributors.

Spain (Cadogan Guides) - Highly readable comprehensive guides, particularly strong on history and cultural sightseeing but always conveying a good sense of the the contemporary life of a place. Written mostly by single authors, each guide is distinguished by an informed, individual and companionable voice. Recommendations for selected hotels and restaurants and concise information on transport. Clear and open layout, with black and white maps.

Spain (Eyewitness Travel Guides) - The guides that show you what others only tell you! Features a Discovery' feature which describes each region and its highlights, to ensure you make the most of your trip. With clear maps, extensive hotel and restaurant listings of all price levels. From the streets of Pamplona to sun-scorched Seville, explore Spain in all its glory with the unique cutaway maps and 3D models. With tips on where to find the tastiest tapas and the finest sangria you can be sure your visit to Spain will be a fiesta to remember.

Rogers Spain and Portugal: Quality Camping and Caravanning Sites - This is the biggest edition ever. Annually updated, sites are regularly inspected and featured by means of independently written, detailed and candid descriptions. Featuring a full colour layout, this title is indexed by region and nearest town, and includes colour maps. It also offers readers' booking service for campsite reservations and ferry bookings.

GUIDE BOOKS

AA Key Guide Spain - Take the trouble out of travel with the AA's easiest to use travel guides...ever. This new series covers 12 popular destinations, for independent travellers wishing to select the best for their holiday. Helping you make the right choice, the guides contain special 'locator' maps for sights, shops and restaurants, hundreds of colour photographs throughout and information that you really need. A practical thorough guide packed with expert information.

AA Explorer Spain - Fully revised and updated, these new editions in the Explorer Guide series all sport vibrant new cover designs, giving the guides a fresh and modern feel. Written and researched by top travel authors, with clear maps and practical travel advice, they are the perfect companion for travelling the world. Cultural lifestyle features compliment practical travel information to capture the essence of the destination, local life and people. Expert advice is provided on the best places to visit, with information and practical travel facts, such as recommended hotels and restaurants. The guides also feature an extensive A-Z section of places to visit with ratings, so that you can choose which sights to see. There are town plans and maps throughout.

Spain Berlitz Pocket Guide - This guide to Spain covers all the main regions and cities of Spain, area by area, in an easily navigable format, as well as providing a guide to the Costas, Balearic and Canary Islands. Descriptions of tourist attractions include Roman ruins, Moorish fortresses, stunning architecture including Madrid's Palacio Real, Barcelona's Sagrada Familia, Granada's Alhambra, Cordoba's La Mezquita and Sevilla's Cathedral, as well as Spain's fabulous museums. The country's varied landscapes are also described, including the resorts of the Costa del Sol, the rugged Costa Brava and soaring Pyrenees. The guide contains background historical information, advice on shopping and entertainment and the low-down on Spanish cuisine.

The Best of Spain (TRAVEL INTELLIGENCE) - The good thing about this book is that it is very different to other standard travel guides. Instead of just history, facts and listings, a selection of travel writers have contributed articles on places, activities and fiestas from all corners of Spain, giving an insight into the sort of places that most tourists would never normally go to. So, although it's more anthology than guide, there's still also a good range of practical information on how to get to all the places featured, where to stay, even what to read while you're there. Some lovely pictures from all over the country too. Buyer Review.