Rick Steves Spain 2015

Rick Steves Spain 2015

Language: English

Pages: 1048

ISBN: 1612389724

Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub


You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Spain.

In this guide, you’ll find an inviting mix of exciting cities and cozy towns. Explore the lively cities of Madrid, Barcelona, and Sevilla, and follow the Route of the White Hill Towns in Andalucía’s sun-drenched countryside. Experience the works of the great masters—from El Greco to Picasso to Dalí—and learn how to avoid the lines at the most popular museums. Self-guided walks lead you through the castles, cathedrals, and villages of this ancient but modern land. End your day with a glass of Rioja wine and a plate of tapas—then join the locals for an evening of flamenco.

Rick’s candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. He’ll help you plan where to go and what to see, depending on the length of your trip. You’ll get up-to-date recommendations about what is worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost and Hours: €2 elevator ride to observation deck, visiting the Palacio itself is free—take advantage of its air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi; building open Tue-Sun 10:00-20:00, terrace visits possible every half hour 10:30-13:30 & 16:00-19:00, closed Mon, Plaza de Cibeles 1, tel. 914-800-008, www.centrocentro.org. ▲▲National Archaeological Museum (Museo Arqueológico Nacional/MAN) Reopened in 2014 after a major renovation, this museum is like a little British Museum. You’ll follow a

its old walls plastered with autographed photos of Spanish celebrities who have enjoyed their signature dish—ox grilled over a coal fire. Though popular with tourists, the place is authentic, confident, and uncompromising. It’s a worthwhile splurge if you want to dine out well and carnivorously (€15-25 plates, ox sold by weight, 200 grams—which is almost half a pound—is a hearty steak, Plaza de la Puerta Cerrada 11, tel. 913-663-166, www.casapaco1933.com). Sobrino del Botín is a hit with many

iron-fisted rule by Franco. ORIENTATION Cost and Hours: €9; April-Sept Tue-Sun 10:00-19:00, Oct-March Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00, closed Mon year-round, last entry one hour before closing, basilica closes 30 minutes before site closes; ask about audioguide. Information: Tel. 918-905-611, www.valledeloscaidos.es. Mass: You can enter the basilica during Mass, but you can’t sightsee or linger afterward. One-hour services run Tue-Sat at 11:00 and Sun at 11:00, 13:00, and 17:30 (17:00 in winter). During

the church at Calle Sancho IV El Bravo 16, tel. 956-627-083, www.misiana.com, info@misiana.com). $$$ Dar Cilla Guesthouse & Apartments is an old Moroccan-style riad (or guesthouse), built into the town wall and remodeled into eight chic apartments surrounding a communal courtyard. Each apartment has a kitchen and is decorated in modern Moroccan style, with earth-tone walls, tile floors, and Moroccan rugs (Sb-€50/55/65, Db-€100/110/130, superior Db-€120/130/165, Qb-€155/210/240, extra person-€25,

terrace (five big Db-1,580 dh, two small Db-1,250 dh, sometimes discounts in slow times—check website, air-con, Wi-Fi, hammam, massage service, Rue Jnan Kabtan 2, tel. 0539-332-323, www.darchamstanja.com, darchamstanja@gmail.com). $$$ Dar Sultan rents six romantically decorated rooms on a pleasant street in the heart of the Kasbah (Db-1,110 dh, larger Db-1,224 dh, Db with terrace-1,446 dh, Jean Pierre promises a 10 percent discount if you book directly with the hotel and mention this book when

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