Table of Contents

Introduction: Best of Spain; Bienvenidos; The Spanish People. History: Decisive Dates; Prehistory to Visigoths; Muslim Spain; Age of Empire; The Civil War; Democracy and Autonomy. Features: Spanish Painting; Flamenco; The Bulls; Outdoor Activities; Food and Wine; Wildlife. Insights: Mini Features: Spain's Gypsies; Regional Autonomy; Spanish Wine; Cafe Life; Holy Week; Santiago Legend; inspirational Island. Photo Features: Fiestas; Castles; Gardens; Gaudi; Guggenheim. Places: Introduction; Madrid; Madrid Province; Castilla y Leon; Castilla-la Mancha; Extremadura; Seville; Cordoba; Granada; Andalusia; Valencia and Murcia; Barcelona; Catalonia; Aragon; Navarre and La Rioja; The Basque Country; Cantabria and Asturias; Galicia; Canary Islands; Balearic Islands. Travel Tips: Transport; Accommodation; Activities; A-Z Practical Information; Language; Further Reading. Maps: Spain; Madrid; Madrid Province; Castilla y Leon; Segovia; Castilla-la Mancha; Toledo; Extremadura; Seville; Cordoba; Granada; Andalusia; Valencia; Valencia and Murcia; Barcelona; Costa Brava; Catalonia; Aragon; Basque Country Navarre and La Rioja; Cantabria and Asturias; Galicia; Canary Islands; Balearic Islands.