Frommer's Spain 2011 (Frommer's Complete Guides)
Danforth Prince
Language: English
Pages: 816
ISBN: 0470614358
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
- Completely updated every year, Frommer's Spain features gorgeous color photos of everything from the Balearic beaches to the cosmopolitan capitals.
- Our authors, longtime correspondents for Frommer's, hit all the highlights of the 17 semi-autonomous regions of Spain, from Andalusia in the south to Cantabria and Asturias in the north. They've checked out each province's best hotels and restaurants and offer authoritative, candid reviews that will help you find the choices that suit your tastes and budget.
- You'll also get up-to-the-minute coverage of shopping and nightlife; detailed coverage of Madrid and Barcelona; accurate neighborhood maps; and advice on planning a successful family vacation--and you'll travel Spain like a pro with our authors' in-depth history of the culture.
panoramic views. The building, although modern, is constructed in a traditional style. Launched in 1993, the hotel is only a 5-minute (3km/1¾ -mile) drive to the historic core of Toledo. Guest rooms are midsize and comfortably furnished. Some of the rooms have skylights. Second- and third-floor units have terraces opening onto breathtaking views of the city. Cerro del Emperador, 45002 Toledo. 92-528-01-01. Fax 92-528-01-03. www.krishoteles.com. 50 units. 50€–133€ double; 210€ suite. AE, DC,
some are spacious. A beach restaurant specializes in grilled fish based on the catch of the day. The staff here is helpful, and the amenities are excellent. Av. del Fuerte, 29600 Marbella. 800/448-8355 in the U.S., or 95-286-15-00. Fax 95-282-44-11. www.fuertehoteles.com. 263 units. 101€–342€ double; from 220€ suite. AE, DC, MC, V. Parking 10€. Amenities: 2 restaurants; bar; airport transfers; babysitting; 18-hole golf course (nearby); health club; 2 freshwater pools (1 heated indoor); room
hand-painted tile mosaic. Hernán Cortés 7. 96-352-93-23. www.palacefesol.com. Reservations recommended. Main courses 22€–28€. AE, DC, MC, V. Tues–Sun 1–4pm and 9–11pm. Closed Sat–Sun July–Aug. Bus: 5. Metro: Colón. Valencia After Dark Where you go at night in Valencia depends on when you visit. The best area in the cooler months is historic Barrio Carmen, in the city center. Valencia is famous for its marcha (nightlife) and for its bohemian bars. Calle Alta is a good street on
Barcelona and the surrounding countryside is Julia Travel, Ronda Universitat 5 (93-317-64-54; www.juliatravel.com). “Barcelona Artística” focuses on the city’s artistic significance. The tour passes Domènech i Montaner’s Casa Lleó Morera and takes in many of Gaudí’s brilliant buildings, including Casa Milà (La Pedrera) and La Sagrada Família. Included is a visit to the Museu Picasso, depending on the day of your tour. The tour leaves at 3:30pm and returns at 7pm; the cost is 43€. Active
fancifully dubbed “the St. Tropez of Spain.” Return to Tossa de Mar for the night. Day 14: Sitges & Tarragona After checking out of your hotel at Tossa, head south along the coast, bypassing Barcelona to arrive at Sitges by midmorning. Although it has a strong gay patronage, this is a resort for all sexual orientations. Once it was a retreat for such artists as Salvador Dalí and Picasso. You can spend some time on the sands as well as visit museums. If you have time for only one, make