No comments about Cervantine Journeys.

No comments about Algarve.

1 comments about Footprint Bilbao.

1. The best feature is that this book is small enough to fit into a men's khaki (slacks) pocket. Some useful walking maps of Bilbao and San Sebastian complement this. Restaurant reviews are excellent, while attractions are sparsely and idiosyncratically described. My sampling of lodging did not match the descriptions; did the author actually stay at any of these places or just cruise the lobby? Finally, information on "Sleeping", "Eating and Drinking", "Bars and Clubs", etc. are all tabulated together in the center of the book rather than listed near the description of each area. Thus you'll end up flipping back and forth a lot and must also check frequently to make sure you're not reading a description of a restaurant that is in a different town. Buy this book to carry around, but don't make this your only guide.

No comments about Andalusia: The Land of the Blessed Virgin (Maugham, W. Somerset, Works.).

5 comments about Time Out Barcelona 2 (Time Out Barcelona, 2nd ed).

1. Detailed, great maps, good information...5 stars

   I highly recommend the paella at Set Portes.




2. I just got back from Spain, and this guide was amazing. I highly recommend you check out their picks for top restaurants, I think they were very well chosen.

   The maps were excellent, and very helpful. This is the guide to take to Barcelona!




3. We just returned from 4 days in Barcelona and this book was the bomb! I bougght four books on Spain because I couldn't decide,and the Time Out guide was by far the most useful and informative, and comprehensive book. It was indispensible. In fact, when we were in other cities in Spainwe were wishing that Time Out had also made guides for those cities too. All the restaurants we ate at were amazing, and for the most part the info was accurate. The book has lots of color pictures and gives details on how to get where you are going. Oh yeah, the BEST, most USEFUL thing was that they had a bunch of different maps in the back of the book, and on any particular entry (say, a restaurant), they would give the page and the coordinates of where that restaurant could be found on the map, as well as the closest metro stop. It was great! Highly recommend this book and will be sure to buy other Time Out guides next time we travel.



4. The Barcelona city information is thoroughly updated every year; the restaurant picks are naughty, opinionated and don't sound like a PR pitch; the writers are not afraid to point out any pitfalls or negative aspects of any particular experience; the various maps are clear; the guided city walks take all the effort out of exploring the city and the style in general is witty, erudite and a pleasure to read. What more can I say? Time Out Barcelona has no equal.



5. The British Time Out guides are always a trip essential: Their expertise is how to spend your time when you are not in the museum or staring at the major landmark; the eating/drinking/shopping/arts/entertainment portion of your trip. Especially music and nightlife, dance clubs or bars, restaurants and shopping, or where to meet/watch people, what to enjoy, their information in invaluable. This 7th edition is updated from last year's and they really have taken the time to update it, adding or dropping places reviewed, updating the reviews on the places carried over. They didn't just copy and paste a bunch of last year's material, they really work hard to make it good. Plus, this edition is currently $4.00 less than last years! The descriptions of the main attractions and the side/day trips are very good. Although not as pretty and picture heavy as other guide books, if you could only take one guide book for a stay of more than 3 or 4 days, this would be the best choice. Maps in the back are very useable, altogether a really great book.

No comments about Atlas de Carretera Espana y Portugal.

No comments about Fodor's See It Spain, 3rd Edition (Fodor's See It).

No comments about SPAIN AND PORTUGAL IN 1952.

No comments about Spain, Portugal-Map.

1 comments about Portugal 1001 Sights: An Archaeological and Historical Guide.

1. As an interested portuguese, I must say that I learned a lot, that I got curious, that I followed directions that worked. I should also say that sometimes the authors incurr in minor misspellings. However, this is a book I would promptly advise to anyone seeking for the old european flair. Very well done!