Bilbao and the Basque Lands (Cadogan Guides) - Softcover

Facaros, Dana; Pauls, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1860113079 ISBN 13: 9781860113079

Publisher: Cadogan Guides, 2006

Synopsis

Bilbao has undergone an amazing rejuvenation in the past few years, becoming an international center of art and culture, and its tourist industry is booming. A new airport terminal and improved public transport have helped make the city and surrounding area a more appealing and convenient destination for travelers. 'El Goog', as the Basques call Frank Gehry's titanium wonder, was meant to attract attention, and it has succeeded beyond anyone's wildest dreams. But there's more to Bilbao than the Guggenheim Museum, and there's much, much more to the Basques, Europe's oldest people. Cadogan takes you through their stunning habitat of velvet green mountains, immaculate villages, vineyards, and ancient holy places. This first ever guide to the entire Basque country (including both the Spanish and French sides of the border), gives you the lowdown on the Basques' history, culture, ancient language, festivals, and explores the dramatic vistas of the Pyrenees. With Cadogan's expert guidance, visit vibrant Vittoria and live it up in the glittering resort of Biarritz.

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Review

Bilbao and the Basque Lands: by far the best -- Daily Telegraph

Classy but colourful with it...and offers advice on everything from walks to restaurants -- The Scotsman

Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls, guidebook writers par excellence -- Independent

Excellent -- The Financial Times

You won't find a better guide to the region -- Observer

From the Publisher

Cadogan specialise in taking the independent traveller off the beaten track and into the regions that few package tours have discovered. This, the first major guide to Bilbao and the Basque Lands, covers a the region that’s going from strength to strength, drawing visitors to its pristine beaches and dazzling cultural scene.

The authors know the region well and offer tremendous insights into its culture and famously anarchic festivals. Filled with reliable listings, maps and spot-on travel advice, this is the one to pack for a break of bull-running, hill-walking and Rioja-sampling!

Edition details

• Publisher: Cadogan Guides
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1860113079
• ISBN 13: 9781860113079
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 288