Covering all of northern Spain, from the Basque Country and Navarra to Castilia y León and Galicia, this informed guide focuses on the immense cultural and historic differences that characterize the area, with the emphasis on the good life - festivals, restaurants, tapas bars, wine tasting, and spectator sports. The famous Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage walk is here in detail, along with beaches and picnic spots that explore the Picos and the Pyrenees. The lodgings section includes hotels, mid-range accommodations, and those elusive unmarked "cheapies." A double-page, full-color front map illustrates the region's highlights.
