Lance Chilton Books

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.

This guide contains accounts of the best walks, climbs and ski routes in the Pyrenees, with maps. Comprehensive practical information is provided, including details of local transport. The best places to stay and eat on both sides of the border are covered, with emphasis on walkers' facilities.

This is the ultimate handbook to the region; no other guidebook covers so much ground. Coverage sweeps both sides of the range from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, taking in the major towns of Biarritz, reflecting its return to luxury tourism, San Sebastian, Pamplona, Perpignan, as well as Andorra. Descriptions of prehistoric cave art, Romanesque and Roman architecture as well as historical and cultural commentary from the different perspectives of the Spanish, Spanish/Catalan, French and Andorran peoples. Engaging, informative and graphic accounts of skiing, climbing, walking, hiking, river rafting and parapenting, with updates of changes in the natural and man-made landscape.