Whether you want to experience the Alhambra, explore Madrid's incredible museums, eat delicious tapas, drink Spanish wine, or enjoy Flamenco performances, the local Fodor's travel experts in Spain are here to help! Fodor's Essential Spain 2020 is part of the award-winning Fodor's Essential series recognized by Booklist as the "Best Travel Guide in 2019." This guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been FULLY-REDESIGNED with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.

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* AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do



* PHOTO-FILLED "BEST OF" FEATURES on Best Beaches in Spain, Best Museums in Spain, Best Festivals in Spain, and more



* COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!



* UP-TO-DATE and HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS covering the most recommended sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, museums, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more



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* MULTIPLE ITINERARARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time



* SPECIAL FEATURES on "The Alhambra's Architecture," "El Camino de Santiago," "El Prado: Madrid's Brush with Greatness," "Flamenco: the heartbeat of Spain," and Eating and Drinking Well in all regions of Spain



* COVERS: Madrid, Barcelona, the Alhambra, El Prado, La Sagrada Familia, Catalonia, Andalusia, Valencia, Bilbao, La Rioja wine country, the Basque Country, San Sebastia