Galicia Footprint Focus Guide

Galicia is a remote region of Spain, offering a variety of rural and urban landscapes that are just a bit different. From its wild Celtic heritage to its convivial towns serving superb seafood, modern life has brought relatively little change to Galicia’s traditional lifestyle. Footprint Focus provides invaluable information on transport, accommodation, eating and entertainment to ensure that your trip includes the best of this fascinating region of Spain. • Essentials section with useful advice on getting to and around Galicia. • Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and play. • Includes information on tour operators and activities, from eating delicious seafood to following the footsteps of pilgrims. • Detailed maps for Galicia’s key destinations. • Slim enough to fit in your pocket. With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, Footprint Focus Galicia provides concise and comprehensive coverage of one of Spain’s most far-flung regions. The content of the Footprint Focus Galicia guide has been extracted from Footprint’s Northern Spain Handbook.

The Camino de Santiago has experienced a striking revival. Cutting across Spain from the Pyrenees in the east, to Santiago de Compostela in the west, it leads you through the varied and beautiful ancient kingdoms of northern Spain. Footprint Focus provides invaluable information on transport, accommodation, eating and entertainment to ensure that your trip includes the best of this medieval pilgrim route. • Essentials section with useful advice on getting to and along the Camino de Santiago. • Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and play. • Includes information on tour operators and activities, from sampling red wine in La Rioja to the magnificent cathedral at Santiago. • Detailed maps for the Camino de Santiago. • Slim enough to fit in your pocket. With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known places of interest, Footprint Focus Camino de Santiago provides concise and comprehensive coverage of Spain’s most famous historical route. The content of the Footprint Focus Camino de Santiago guide has been extracted from Footprint’s Northern Spain Handbook.

Focusing on the immense differences that characterize the area, with the emphasis on the good life festivals, restaurants, tapas bars, wine tasting and spectator sports. Details the best sights; Goya, Guggenheim and Gernika and glorious Gothic and Romanesque. Features the entire pilgrim route to Santiago de Compostela and plenty of outdoors good walks, picnic spots and beaches, exploring the Picos and the Pyrenees.

Catalunya is fiercely independent, and packs a lot into a small space. From sampling a crisp, sparkling bottle of cava to exploring magnificent national parks, Catalunya will not fail to entertain. Footprint Focus provides invaluable information on transport, accommodation, eating and entertainment to ensure that your trip includes the best of this flamboyant region of Spain. • Essentials section with useful advice on getting to and around Catalunya. • Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and play. • Includes information on tour operators and activities, from finding the best nightlife to the top places for winter sports. • Detailed maps for Catalunya’s key destinations. • Slim enough to fit in your pocket. With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, Footprint Focus Catalunya provides concise and comprehensive coverage of one of Spain’s most fun-loving regions. The content of the Footprint Focus Catalunya guide has been extracted from Footprint’s Spain Guide.

The Basque region remains unspoilt by tourism. Whether you want to discover ancient towns steeped in tradition and age-old customs, the buzzy cultural capital of Bilbao, San Sebastian’s stunning beaches or just sample some of the finest seafood and cider then the Footprint Focus guide to Bilbao & Basque Region will help you get off the beaten path and really get to know the place. • Essentials section with practical advice on getting around. • Highlights map so you know what not to miss. • Comprehensive listings including where to eat, sleep and have fun. • Detailed street maps for Bilbao and other important towns. • Slim enough to fit in your pocket. Loaded with advice and information, this concise Footprint Focus guide will help you get the most out of Bilbao without weighing you down. The content of Footprint Focus Bilbao & Basque Region guide has been extracted from Footprint’s Northern Spain Handbook.

Stroll around the World Heritage Site Colonia del Sacramento and you will feel like you have travelled back in time: 17th colonial buildings grace the historic section, while the lively modern town extends around a bay. Go by horseback across the country’s rolling hills and stay overnight at a country estate. From historic gems to thermal springs, from charming riverside towns to gorgeous beach resorts: Uruguay is ideal for adventurous and leisurely visitors alike. Footprintfocus Uruguay also features detailed coverage of Buenos Aires, the main gateway to the country, plus comprehensive listings on where to eat, sleep and have fun. • Essentials section with practical advice on getting there and around. • Covers Buenos Aires, the main gateway to the country. • Highlights map of Uruguay and Buenos Aires so you know what not to miss. • Detailed street maps for Montevideo, Buenos Aires and other important towns. • Slim enough to fit in your pocket. Loaded with advice and information, this concise Footprintfocus guide will help you get the most out of Uruguay without weighing you down.

The once-mighty region of Aragón is now one of the peninsula’s less known areas. From lively Zaragoza to the rugged extremes of the Pyrenees, Aragón remains sparsely populated yet there is much for visitors to enjoy. Footprint Focus provides invaluable information on transport, accommodation, eating and entertainment to ensure that your trip includes the best of this remote region of Spain. • Essentials section with useful advice on getting to and around Aragón. • Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and play. • Includes information on tour operators and activities, from visiting Roman ruins in Zaragoza to hiking in the Pyrenees. • Detailed maps for Aragón’s key destinations. • Slim enough to fit in your pocket. With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, Footprint Focus Zaragoza & Aragón provides concise and comprehensive coverage of one of Spain’s most far-flung regions. The content of the Footprint Focus Zaragoza & Aragón guide has been extracted from Footprint’s Spain Guide.

An amalgamation of many cultures, the Eastern Pyrenees is a fantastic region to visit. From towering mountainscapes in Aragón, to the exotic buzz of Perpignan, to the proud Catalan capital, Barcelona; the Eastern Pyrenees truly offer something for everyone. Footprint Focus provides invaluable information on transport, accommodation, eating and entertainment to ensure that your trip includes the best of this vibrant region of Europe. • Essentials section with useful advice on getting to and around the Eastern Pyrenees. • Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and play. • Includes information on tour operators and activities, from hot-air balloon rides to astounding architecture. • Detailed maps for the key destinations in the Eastern Pyrenees. • Slim enough to fit in your pocket. With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, Footprint Focus Eastern Pyrenees (includes Barcelona & Perpignan) provides concise and comprehensive coverage of one of Europe’s most dynamic regions.