Spain Portugal category: 3192 books

A vibrant and surprisingly powerful civic and political movement for an independent Catalonia has brought renewed urgency to questions about what it means, personally and politically, to speak or not to speak Catalan and to claim Catalan identity. In this book, Kathryn Woolard develops a framework...

This collection of essays by seven highly respected scholars is a straightforward narrative of real world—intellectual, commercial, spiritual, philosophical, scientific, esthetic—creative engagement among Jews, Muslims, and some Christians in daily life in Spain and around the Mediterranean. History...

Lonely Planet: The world’s number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet’s Pocket Madridis your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. View the marvellous frescoes at Plaza Mayor, see Picasso’s Guernica at the...

The largest and most popular of the Canary Islands, Tenerife is a hotspot for sunshine, culture, food and natural wonders. Over five million tourists make their way to the island every year and it is one of the most best-known holiday locations in all of Spain.  Because of it’s southerly location...

True to its name, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Andalucia & Costa del Sol covers all the region's major sights and attractions in easy-to-use "top 10" lists that help you plan the vacation that's right for you. This newly updated pocket travel guide for Andalucia & Costa...

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet **Pocket Valencia**is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Visit the awe-inspiring assemblage of modern architecture that is Ciudad de las...

Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves! This colorful, compact guidebook is perfect for spending a week or less in Barcelona: City walks and tours: Six detailed tours and walks showcase Barcelona's essential sights, including Las Ramblas, Sagrada Familia, the Picasso Museum,...

Discover this mesmerising region of Spain with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to hike in the Sierra Nevada National Park, marvel at the world-famous Alhambra or discover Malaga's burgeoning art scene, The Rough Guide to Andalucia will show you the ideal...

Lonely Planet: The world’s number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet’s Andalucíais your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Experience the Alhambra’s perfect blend of architecture and nature, visit the...

Both recently retired, my wife and I borrowed backpacks from friends and set out on the camino francés, an 800 km walk across the northwestern part of Spain. For thirty-nine days, we experienced life as pilgrims and I recorded our journey in haiku, prose and pictures.

When Iberian Jews were converted to Catholicism under duress during the Inquisition, many struggled to retain their Jewish identity in private while projecting Christian conformity in the public sphere. To root out these heretics, the courts of the Inquisition published checklists of koshering practices...

With its pleasant climate and proximity to northern Europe, the Costa del Sol has been attracting tourists for centuries. The Spanish resort cities of Marbella, Puerto Banus, Mijas, Torremolinos and Malaga are just a quick airline flight away from the rest of Europe.  Nearby in the southeast...

Insight Pocket Guides: ideal itineraries and top travel tips in a pocket-sized package. Plan your trip, plan perfect days and discover how to get around - this pocket-sized guide is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do and see in Tenerife, from top attractions like...

Eat Guides: Barcelona is about good food. Too often travelers in Barcelona end up at mediocre restaurants eating overpriced meals. As locals living in the city, we’ve been there, and wanted to do something about it. Eat Guides: Barcelona features forty of our favorite places, spotlighting eateries...