Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Madrid, the capital and largest city of Spain. Madrid is best known for its great cultural and artistic heritage, including the El Prado museum. Madrid also boasts some of the liveliest nightlife in the world.The culture of Madrid was dominated by its Royal history and it was the centre of the Spanish Empire. Nowadays Madrid is a cosmopolitan city and, just as Berlin and London, full of new architecture, lifestyle and culture.Fi...

This illustrated Travel Guide is a part of the Mobi Sights series, our concise guides that only feature the most essential information on city attractions. This guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders, smartphones, and other mobile electronic devices. Inside you will find a locator map and a list of top attractions linked to individual articles. Addresses, telephones, hours of operation and admissions information are included. The guide also features an itiner...

This is the 2026 edition. Fully updated in autumn 2025.A practical, no-nonsense guide to walking the Camino de Santiago (Camino Francés) with information about pilgrim hostels and services plus lots of background information about the history, culture and architecture of the places you will pass through.It covers the Camino from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Santiago de Compostela and onwards to the coast at Finisterre and Muxia.This g...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Machu Picchu in Peru. This UNESCO World Heritage site is often referred to as "The Lost City of the Incas" and is one of the most famous and spectacular sets of ruins in the world - a visit to South America would not be complete without it. Also included are the neighbouring towns of Cuzco and Aguas Calientes and the famous hike to Machu Piccu (The Inca Trail). Finding Internet access when out and about can ...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. This beautiful city is often referred to as the “Paris of South America”.Buenos Aires is a major Latin American tourist attraction and offers a large choice of cultural events, nightlife, restaurants (with the largest steaks in the world) and pubs. It’s the home to two of the world’s most famous football teams (La Boca and River Plate).Buenos Aires is well known for the exotic, sensuous Ta...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Lisbon, Portugal.The capital of Portugal, Lisbon (Portuguese: Lisboa) has experienced a renaissance in recent years, with a contemporary culture that is alive and thriving and making its mark in today's Europe. Perched on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, Lisbon is one of the rare Western European cities that face the ocean and uses water as an element that defines the city.Lisbon enchants travelers with its white bleached limesto...

Footprintfocus Santander and Picos de Europa is the only dedicated guide available covering this popular Spanish region. Features an Essentials section with practical tips to help plan a trip, detailed information on attractions and comprehensive listings of where to eat, sleep and have fun.• Essentials section with tips on getting there and around• Up-to-date recommendations of great places to stay and eat• Highlights map of the region plus detailed street maps whe...

Updated in November 2025 the 2026 edition of the Vía de la Plata guide is now available.The guide contains the following information:Pilgrim hostels and other accommodation on or close to the CaminoServices in the towns and villages (shops, restaurants, pharmacies, banks, etc.)Route descriptions and exact distances and ascents / descents (including for variants)Ov...

The Rough Guides Snapshot Argentina: Buenos Aires is the ultimate travel guide to Argentina's vibrant capital. It leads you through the city with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from the Casa Rosada to Recoleta cemetery and from San Telmo's sultry tango shows to Borges' beloved Palermo Viejo.Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensur...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Seville, Spain. Seville is the capital of Andalucia and the cultural and financial centre of southern Spain. A city of just over 700,000 inhabitants (1.6 million in the metropolitan area, making it Spain's 4th largest city), Seville is Andalucia's top destination, with much to offer the traveler.In the 19th century Seville gained a reputation for its architecture and culture and was a stop along the Romantic "Grand Tour" of Europe. Sevi...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Costa Blanca a highly popular holiday destination in Spain with over 200 kilometres of coastline.The name "Costa Blanca" was devised as a promotional name used by BEA when they launched their air service between London and Valencia in 1957 and Costa Blanca continues today as a popular destination - particularly for British and German tourists in search of winter sun and culture. The Costa Blanca region includes the major tourist destina...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Spain’s Costa del Sol on the Mediterranean sea, it’s the perfect European vacation destination and has an average water temperature of 18ºC (24ºC in August). It includes the city of Málaga and the towns of Torremolinos, Benalmádena, Fuengirola, Mijas, Marbella, San Pedro de Alcántara, Estepona, Manilva, Casares, Rincon de la Victoria, Vélez-Málaga, Nerja, Frigiliana and Torrox.The area is particularly famous for towns like Marbella, whi...