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Presents recommendations for lodging, restaurants, transportation, shopping, and sightseeing, along with travel tips and cultural information.

The new, full-colour Rough Guide to Tuscany and Umbria is the ultimate travel guide to some of Europe's most popular tourist destinations. Covering the region more comprehensively than any other guide, it's packed with up-to-date and expert information on all the attractions, from the great museums of Florence and Siena to the tiny rural hill-towns, as well as guiding you to the best of the beaches, forests, mountains and vineyard-clad hills. It also it gives you the lowdown on the best hotels and restaurants for all budgets, and illuminates the sights with background information on history, folklore, art, architecture and festivals. Dozens of photographs and easy-to-use colour maps complete a guide that has long been established as the best you can buy. Make the most of your time on Earth™ with The Rough Guide to Tuscany and Umbria.

Your journey starts here with a reimagined and updated travel guide to Portugal, now in a lightweight format featuring all-new photography, beloved illustrations, and maps. Explore Lisbon on a leisurely walking tour, island-hop around the Azores, savor the country's port, or unwind on Madeira's golden beaches—everything you need is organized in color-coded chapters. Inside, you'll find gorgeous color photography to inspire your travels, reasons to love Portugal, and 22 pages of fresh ideas for exploring this spectacular country. A year-long calendar highlights local events and festivals, while expert advice covers practical aspects such as preparation, navigation, and safety. Over 20 detailed color maps make it easy to find your way, and expert tips help you capture lasting memories with perfect photo spots and stunning views. Discover authentic places to stay, eat, drink, and shop, along with easy-to-follow walks and itineraries that include food and drink stops. Hand-drawn illustrations showcase must-see attractions like Sintra's Palácio da Pena and Coimbra's University. This guide covers all regions, ensuring you can create a unique trip tailored to your interests. Planning a city break? Check out the specific guide for Lisbon.

The Rough Guide to Greece is the ultimate handbook to the Greek mainland and the islands - from cosmopolitan Athens to the little-known one-village outcrops. The guide includes a 24-page full-colour introduction, with the authors pick of the country''s highlights in the ''things not to miss'' section. Every metre of this diverse country is covered, from the stunning beaches of northeast Pílio to the dramatic Byzantine town of Mystra. For each area, there are comprehensive and insightful listings of the best hotels, guest houses, restaurants, cafes, bars and clubs. There is also informative advice on a wide range of activities, from bird-watching at the Préspa lakes to windsurfing at Vassilikí and hiking on Mount Olympus. Finally, the Contexts section provides detailed accounts of the country''s history, culture, mythology and wildlife.

The Rough Guide to Andalucia is the essential handbook to one of Europe's most vibrant destinations. Features include: - Full-colour section introducing Adalucia's highlights. - Incisive reviews of the best places to eat, sleep and drink, in every price range. - Comprehensive coverage of the region's spectacular attractions, from the stunning White Town of La Ronda to the remarkable prehistoric site of Los Millares. - Insider tips on where to find the best beaches and hikes. Expert background on Andalucia's history, culture and wildlife. - Maps and plans for every area.

This guide contains listings of the best places to stay, eat and drink in every region. It has information on attractions, from ancient monuments to Athenian nightclubs, Greece's history, culture and natural history.

With reviews of the best places to eat, drink and stay, to suit all budgets, this guide has accounts of sights from hill-town frescos and churches to the sulphur baths of Bagno Vignoni and Carrarra's marble quarries. It has tips on activities from the Siena Palio to the Gubbio candle race.

A travel guide to Spain with in-depth coverage of historic cities and monuments, and listings of where to stay and eat. The book includes tips on where to go in Madrid and Barcelona, with reviews of restaurants and nightlife, as well as guidance on finding the most beautiful beaches.

"The Rough Guide to Andalucia" is the definitive guide to one of Europe's most alluring destinations. Features include:

From the Meditteranean coast, through four mountain ranges, to the empty sand and scrub of the Sahara, explore this extraordinary country with The Rough Guide to Morrocco. It contains insider tips and colour sections on architecture, markets, shopping, festivals and music, plus expanded coverage of Marrakesh. The full- colour section introduces the best Morrocco has on offer from the blue-washed walls of Chefchaouen to the vibrant craft displays of the souks. You will find evocative accounts of all the main sights including Casablancaʹs Art Deco architecture to the unique Djemaa El Fna in Marrakesh, and the ancient monuments of Fes as well as practical information on trekking in the High Atlas, surfing on the Atlantic coast and camel-riding in the desert. Be inspired by dozens of photos and explore every corner with the clearest maps of any guide.