Europe guides


Andalucía; 1st edition

John Noble & Susan Forsyth
Published January 1999
ISBN: 0 86442 559 7
448 pp /16 pp colour /43 maps
A$22.95 - US$16.95 - UKú10.99 - 130,00FF

Andalucía is the passionate heart of Spain, renowned for its people's love of colour, movement and fiesta and the glorious architectural heritage of its Muslim past. This meticulously researched book will steer independent travellers past the popular tourist haunts to taste the authentic flovour of the food, to see, hear and understand the music and to join in the street celebrations and boisterous nightlife enjoyed by the locals.





  • Andalucian Spanish language section and glossary of literary terms

  • full details on where to enjoy the best food, flamenco and fun

  • illustrated sections on bullfighting, food, music and dance              

  • country walks and tours of the sherry and wine bodegas

  • calendar of festivals and special events

  • 43 detailed maps

    
Also available from Lonely Planet: Spain; Spanish phrasebook; Trekking in Spain; Canary Islands; Western Europe; Western Europe phrasebook; Mediterranean Europe 

    
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    Britain; 3rd edition
    


Bryn Thomas, Tom Smallman & Pat Yale

    Published May 1999

    ISBN: 0 86442 578 3

    1080 pp / 44 pp colour / 160 maps

    A$34.95 - US$25.95 - UKú15.99 - 190,00FF

    This guide to Britain provides all the practical information you'll need to discover the fascinating heritage and attractions of England, Scotland and Wales, the three proudly different countries contained within this small island. From the lochs and glens of Scotland to the frantic pace of London, you'll get the best out of your trip with this comprehensive guide.
    

    

  • over 160 maps including 11 colour London city maps

  • notes on British history, architecture and literature

  • all transport options from the high-speed Eurostar through the Channel Tunnel to leisurely canal travel on a narrowboat

  • Welsh and Scottish Gaelic language guides

  • the best accomodation and eating suggestions for all budgets, from hostels in the Highlands to tea at the Savoy


    
Also available from Lonely Planet:
Walking in Britain; 
Scotland; 
London; 
Edinburgh; 
Western Europe; 
Europe on a shoestring; 
Diving & Snorkeling guides 

    

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    Canary Islands; 1st edition
    


Damien Simonis

    Published August 1998

    ISBN: 0 86442 522 8


    256 pp / 16 pp colour / 25 maps

    A$19.95 - US$14.95 - UKú8.99 - 110,00FF

    
Packed with down-to-earth practical information, this is the definitive guide for independent travellers to the Canary Islands. Whether you want to party hard at the islands' many resorts and loll about on the long Atlantic beaches, or escape to the broad sand-dune expanses of Maspalomas and the eerie lava landscapes of Las Montanas del Fuego, this book will show you how.

    

    

    

  • 24 detailed maps

  • extensive Spanish language section

  • information on places to stay and eat for all tastes and budgets

  • all you need to know about diving, sailing, windsurfing, trekking and more

    
Also available from Lonely Planet: Spain; Spanish phrasebook

    
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    France; 3rd edition
    


Steve Fallon, Daniel Robinson & Nicola Williams et al

    Published March 1999

    ISBN: 0 86442 612 7

    1100 pp / 20 pp colour / 147 maps  

    A$34.95 - US$24.95 - UKú14.99 - 180,00FF

    
 Deckchairs on the Côte d'Azur; exquisite museums, the Eiffel Tower and streetside cafés in Paris; a medieval village with a bustling market; kids on rides at Disneyland Paris - whatever you're searching for in France, this exhaustive guide will help you find it.


    

    

    

  • includes sections on Andorra, Monaco and Corsica

  • maps, including full - colour maps of Paris and a Paris metro map

  • detailed entertainment guide from hip-hop to opera

  • what to do outdoors, including hiking, cycling, skiing and parapente

  • recommendations on where to stay, from refuges to the Hôtel Ritz 

    
Also available from Lonely Planet: Paris; French phrasebook; Central Europe on a shoestring; Central Europe phrasebook; Western Europe on a shoestring; Western Europe phrasebook; Mediterranean Europe on a shoestring; Mediterranean Europe phrasebook; Corsica, Sicily & Sardinia video  

    
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    Germany; 1st edition
    


Steve Fallon, Anthony Haywood, Andrea Schulte-Peevers, Nick Selby

    Published March 1998

    ISBN: 0 86442 487 6

    864 pp /20 pp colour /69 maps 

    A$29.95 - US$19.95 - UKú13.99 - 170,00FF

    
At last, the long-awaited Lonely Planet guide to Germany. No matter which corner of Germany youÆre travelling to, this packed guide covers it all, from well trampled Bavaria to the mud flats of the North Frisian Islands. 

    

    

    

  • 60-page Berlin section with colour maps, including fold-out transport map

  • maps of all 16 states plus over 35 city maps

  • transport options, from autobahns to paddlesteamers on the Elbe to flights in 1930s Junker airplanes

  • accommodation listings, from camping in the Harz Mountains to opulent historical hotels

  • list of useful German web sites

  • historical and cultural notes and tidbits, from Marlene Dietrich to the gratuitous Trabant joke 

    
Also available from Lonely Planet: German phrasebook; Western Europe on a shoestring; Western Europe phrasebook

    
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    Greece; 3rd edition
    


David Willett, Rosemary Hall, Paul Hellander, Corinne Simcock

    Published February 1998

    ISBN: 0 86442 527 9 

    752pp/16pp colour /more than 130 maps 

    A$27.95 - US$19.95 - UKú12.99 - 160,00FF

    

    
Find a hidden cove on a perfect island retreat, discover
seldom-visited ancient sites or wander through mountain olive groves and peaceful medieval villages. With this informative guidebook you'll discover a land of timeless pleasures and learn of its history and people. 

    

    

  • more than 130 easy-to-read maps

  • up-to-date information on inter-island ferries, including a ferry
map 

  • hundreds of places to stay, eat and be entertained, whatever
your budget 

  • comprehensive sections on history, culture and mythology 

  • Greek language guide and place names in Greek script

  • advice on where to party and where to enjoy island solitude

    
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    Ireland;  3rd edition
    


Tom Smallman, Pat Yale, Steve Fallon

    Available March 1998

    ISBN: 0 86442 530 9


    700pp /24pp colour /79 maps

    A$27.95 - US$19.95 - UKú12.99 - 160,00FF

    
This comprehensive guide to travel in the Republic and Northern Ireland will introduce you to the delights of Dublin and Belfast and the bewitching villages of the Emerald Isle. Ancient ruins, lively pubs and the gregarious Irish ensure that once visited, Ireland is never forgotten.

    


    

    

  • detailed information on history, culture, politics, architecture and the arts

  • 79 detailed maps

  • Irish-English language section plus a special section listing place names with both their Gaelic and English spellings

  • an Activities chapter detailing information on fishing, walking trails and cycling routes 


    


    
Also from Lonely Planet: Dublin, Western Europe and Western Europe phrasebook.

    


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    Italy; 3rd edition
    


Helen Gillman, Damien Simonis

    & Stefano Cavedoni    

    Published in January '98

    ISBN: 0 86442 492 2


    768pp/114 maps

    A$29.95 - US$19.95 - UKú13.99 - 170,00FF

    

    
Travel through cities and regions rich with centuries of art, architecture and ancient ruins; explore the natural beauty of the Dolomoti and Sardegna; and sample the wonderful range of regional food and fine wines. Whatever your interests and budget, this book will help you make the most of your time.


    

    


  • 114 easy-to-read maps, including a full-color country map

  • comprehensive sections on history, culture and contemporary politics

  • accomodation for every budget

  • a resident's guide to the best pasta and gelati

  • extensive skiing and trekking information

  • special color guide to Italian art and architecture


    

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    Portugal; 2nd edition
    

Julia Wilkinson & John King

    Published April 1999

    ISBN: 0 86442 623 2

    544pp/72 maps

    A$27.95 - US$19.95 - UKú12.99 - 160,00FF
    

    
Discover Portugal's rugged natural beauty and rich cultural heritage with this informative and practical guide. Whether you yearn to get off the beaten track in the Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês, wander the narrow lanes of the Moorish quarter in Moura, laze on a golden beach in the Algarve or party till dawn at Lisbon's colourful Festas dos Santos Populares - this book covers it all.

    

    

  • 72 maps, including a full-colour country map

  • illustrated guide to Portugal's varied architectural styles

  • wide range of accomodation options from rural cottages to medieval castles

  • the latest on clubs, bars and live music venues in Lisbon and Porto

  • practical tips on everything from cybercafΘs to travel with kids

  • handy language chapter and glossary

    
Also available from Lonely Planet: Lisbon city guide; Mediterranean Europe; Western Europe; Europe on a shoestring; Portugal travel atlas; Western Europe phrasebook; Mediterranean Europe phrasebook

    
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    Scotland; 1st edition
    


    
Tom Smallman & Graeme Cornwallis

    Available March 1999

    ISBN: 0 86442 592 9

    384 pp /12 pp colour /55 maps

    A$21.95 - US$15.95 - UKú9.99 - 120,00FF

    
This first edition of Scotland reveals a country on the threshold of recovering its nationhood, a haven for a host of activities, a breathtakingly varied landscape and a historical treasure-trove. Discover one of Europe's prized destinations with this comprehensive guide as your passport.


    

    

    

  • 55 maps, including full-colour country and Edinburgh maps

  • extensive pub listings and recommendations

  • separate chapters on the historic and rugged Highlands and Islands

  • details on climbing, fishing, golf, skiing and walking

  • extensive accommodation and places to eat listings

  • concise and practical Scottish Gaelic language guide 


    
Also available from Lonely Planet: Edinburgh; Britain; Walking in Britain; Western Europe on a shoestring  

    
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    Spain; 2nd edition
    


Damien Simonis et al

    Published April 1999

    ISBN: 0 86442 633 X

    994 pp /24 pp colour /128 maps

    A$29.95 - US$21.95 - UKú13.99 - 170,00FF


    
When in Spain, do as the Spaniards do!  This down-to-earth guide will help you to get lost in GranadaÆs old Muslim district, find the best tapas in San Sebastian, explore remote valleys in Extremadura and experience a ædisco sunriseÆ at Ibiza.

    

    

    

  • 128 detailed maps, including metro maps for Madrid and Barcelona

  • sections devoted to Spanish food and wine, architecture and the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage trail

  • hundreds of places to stay and eat for all budgets

  • the lowdown on entertainment, from MadridÆs nonstop nightlife to flamboyant local fiestas

  • where to trek, ski, cycle, surf, swim and dive

  • language guide to Castilian, Basque, Catalan and Galician Spanish


    
Also available from Lonely Planet: Barcelona; Spanish phrasebook; Andalucía;  Canary Islands; Trekking in Spain; Northern Spain video; Europe on a shoestring; Western Europe; Western Europe phrasebook; Mediterranean Europe; Mediterranean Europe phrasebook

    
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