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POCKET ROUGH GUIDE TO MADRIDMake the most of your time on Earth with the ultimate travel guides.Entertaining, informative and stylish pocket guides, now with free eBook.Discover the best of Madrid with this compact and entertaining pocket travel guide. This slim, trim treasure trove of trustworthy travel information is ideal for short-trip travellers and covers all the key sights (Palacio Real, Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, Museo del Prado, Jardines Botánicos), restaurants, shops, cafés and bars, plus inspired ideas for day-trips, with honest and independent recommendations from our experts.FEATURES OF THIS TRAVEL GUIDE TO MADRID:- Compact format: packed with practical information, this is the perfect travel companion when you're out and about exploring Madrid- Honest and independent reviews: written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our writers will help you make the most of your trip to Madrid - Incisive area-by-area overviews: covering Palacio Real and Ópera Plaza de España and beyond, Sol, Santa Ana and Huertas and more, the practical 'Places' section provides all you need to know about must-see sights and the best places to eat, drink and shop- Handy pull-out map: with every major sight and listing highlighted, the pull-out map makes on-the-ground navigation easy- Time-saving itineraries: carefully planned routes will help inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences- Day-trips: venture further afield to Toledo or Segovia. This tells you why to go, how to get there, and what to see when you arrive- Travel tips and info: packed with essential pre-departure information includinggetting around, health, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A-Z directory and handy language section and glossary- Attractive user-friendly design: features fresh magazine-style layout, inspirational colour photography and colour-coded maps throughout- The ultimate travel tool: download the free eBook to access all this from your phone or tablet- Covers: Madrid de los Austrias; Palacio Real and Ópera; Rastro, Lavapiés and Embajadores; Sol, Santa Ana and Huertas; Paseo del Arte and Retiro; Gran Vía, CHueca and Malasaña; Salamanca and Paseo de la Castellana; Plaza de España and beyond; Day tripsLooking for a comprehensive travel guide to Spain? Try Rough Guides Spain for an informative and entertaining look at all the country has to offer.About Rough Guides: Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy 'tell it like it is' ethos, the Rough Guides list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.

Inspirational and informative pocket guide, shining a spotlight on the best of holidaying at home in the UK through clearly laid-out walking and driving itineraries. Explore the best of Cotswolds with this unique Rough Guide Staycation to Cotswolds, packed full of insider information and stunning images. From making sure you don't miss out on must-see attractions like Stratford-upon-Avon, Cheltenham and Gloucester to discovering hidden gems, including the stunning National Arboretum in Westonbirt, a picturesque hike along the Cotswold Way, and a typical Cotswold-stone manor house at Snowshill Manor, the easy-to-follow, ready-made walking and driving routes will save you time, help you plan, and enhance your staycation in Cotswolds. This book has been fully updated post-COVID-19 and it comes with a free eBook. The Rough Guide Staycations to Cotswolds covers: Gloucester and the Vale of Berkeley, South Cotswolds, Stroud and the Mill Valleys, Cirencester to the Churn Valley, Cheltenham and the Cotswold Escarpment, Towns and Gardens around the North Cotswolds, around Stow-on-the-Wold and the Coln and Windrush Valleys. Inside this travel guide you will find:INFORMATION FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLERProvides practical information for every kind of trip to Cotswolds, from discovering local history in Cirencester to getting out in nature in Cotswold Escarpment and finding family-friendly activities in Westonbirt. 8 READY TO FOLLOW WALKS AND TOURSFeatures over 8 detailed easy to follow walking tour itineraries, including South Cotswolds, Stroud and the Mill Valleys. LOCAL HIGHLIGHTSCarefully curated list of Cotswolds's unmissable sights and unique attractions for those who want to make the most of their stay. RAINY DAY RECOMMENDATIONSUncover plenty of options, whatever the weather throws at you like wandering around Gloucester Cathedral. INSIDER RECOMMENDATIONSTips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for boating, cycling, walking, horse riding. Find a curated list of where to stay and what to do, from active pursuits to themed trips. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTSLearn more about Cotswolds's rich history with fascinating cultural insights throughout. PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPSFrom transport to hours of operation, we've got you covered whatever you choose to see and do around Cotswolds including getting there, getting around by public transport, accommodation, detailed food and drink highlights, and sports and activities in the region. METICULOUS MAPPINGPractical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered sights relating to major points of interest in the main text. Find your way around Stow-on-the-Wold and the Coln and many more locations in Cotswolds without needing to go online. FREE EBOOK Free eBook download with every purchase of a printed book to access all content from your phone or tablet for on-the-road exploration.

Inspirational and informative pocket guide, shining a spotlight on the best of holidaying at home in the UK through clearly laid-out walking and driving itineraries. Explore the best of Jersey with this unique Rough Guide Staycation to Jersey, packed full of insider information and stunning images. From making sure you don't miss out on must-see attractions like Jersey Museum and Art Gallery, Samares Manor and Jersey Zoo to discovering hidden gems, including walking through the evocative Jersey War Tunnels, a stunning hike along the flower-clad North Coast Footpath and discovering La Hougue Bie, the huge mound that conceals one of the largest and best-preserved Neolithic passage graves in Europe, the easy-to-follow, ready-made walking and driving routes will save you time, help you plan, and enhance your staycation in Jersey. This book has been fully updated post-COVID-19 and it comes with a free eBook. The Rough Guide Staycations to Jersey covers: St Helier, the Southwest, the West Coast, Flowers and Farming, the North Coast, Sights of the East and Durrell's Wildlife. Inside this travel guide you will find:INFORMATION FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLERProvides practical information for every kind of trip to Jersey, from discovering local history in St. Clement to getting out in nature in Portelet Bay and finding family-friendly activities in Plemont. 7 READY TO FOLLOW WALKS AND TOURSFeatures over 7 detailed easy to follow walking tour itineraries, including Flowers and Farming, the North Coast. LOCAL HIGHLIGHTSCarefully curated list of Jersey's unmissable sights and unique attractions for those who want to make the most of their stay. RAINY DAY RECOMMENDATIONSUncover plenty of options, whatever the weather throws at you like exploring the island's links with the sea and its former role as a seafaring state at the Maritime Museum. INSIDER RECOMMENDATIONSTips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for walking, cycling, surfing or sailing. Find a curated list of where to stay and what to do, from active pursuits to themed trips. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTSLearn more about Jersey's rich history with fascinating cultural insights throughout. PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPSFrom transport to hours of operation, we've got you covered whatever you choose to see and do around Jersey including getting there, getting around by public transport, accommodation, detailed food and drink highlights, and sports and activities in the region. METICULOUS MAPPINGPractical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered sights relating to major points of interest in the main text. Find your way around St. Helier and St. Brelade and many more locations in Jersey without needing to go online. FREE EBOOK Free eBook download with every purchase of a printed book to access all content from your phone or tablet for on-the-road exploration.

Inspirational and informative pocket guide, shining a spotlight on the best of holidaying at home in the UK through clearly laid-out walking and driving itineraries. Explore the best of Snowdonia & North Wales with this unique Rough Guide Staycation to Snowdonia & North Wales, packed full of insider information and stunning images. From making sure you don't miss out on must-see attractions like Llechwedd Slate Caverns, Zip World and Mount Snowdon, to discovering hidden gems, including the thirteenth-century Caernarfon Castle with its distinctive limestone and sandstone banding, twisting loops that make up the Ffestiniog Railway and the distinctive seaside 'village' of Portmeirion, the easy-to-follow, ready-made walking and driving routes will save you time, help you plan, and enhance your staycation in Snowdonia & North Wales. This book has been fully updated post-COVID-19 and it comes with a free eBook. The Rough Guide Staycations to Snowdonia & North Wales covers: The North Coast and Carneddau Mountains, Anglesey, Beddgelert and Porthmadog, Snowdon from Caernarfon, the Lleyn Peninsula, Tremadog Bay to Mawddach Estuary, Wrexham to Bala, Dolgellau to Cadair Idris and the Aran Mountains, Cadair Idris to Machynlleth. Inside this travel guide you will find:INFORMATION FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLERProvides practical information for every kind of trip to Snowdonia & North Wales, from discovering local history in Wrexham to getting out in nature in Cadair Idris and finding family-friendly activities in Tremadog Bay. 9 READY TO FOLLOW WALKS AND TOURSFeatures over 9 detailed easy to follow walking tour itineraries, including Wrexham to Bala and Cadair Idris to Machynlleth. LOCAL HIGHLIGHTSCarefully curated list of Snowdonia & North Wales's unmissable sights and unique attractions for those who want to make the most of their stay. RAINY DAY RECOMMENDATIONSUncover plenty of options, whatever the weather throws at you, like getting crafty at Ruthin Craft Centre, Denbighshire. INSIDER RECOMMENDATIONSTips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for walking, climbing or mountain biking. Find a curated list of where to stay and what to do, from active pursuits to themed trips. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTSLearn more about Snowdonia & North Wales's rich history with fascinating cultural insights throughout. PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPSFrom transport to hours of operation, we've got you covered whatever you choose to see and do around Snowdonia & North Wales including getting there, getting around by public transport, accommodation, detailed food and drink highlights, and sports and activities in the region. METICULOUS MAPPINGPractical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered sights relating to major points of interest in the main text. Find your way around Caernarfon, Porthmadog and many more locations in Snowdonia & North Wales without needing to go online. FREE EBOOK Free eBook download with every purchase of a printed book to access all content from your phone or tablet for on-the-road exploration.

Inspirational and informative pocket guide, shining a spotlight on the best of holidaying at home in the UK through clearly laid-out walking and driving itineraries. Explore the best of Norfolk & Suffolk with this unique Rough Guide Staycation to Norfolk & Suffolk, packed full of insider information and stunning images. From making sure you don't miss out on must-see attractions like BeWILDerwood and Holkham Hall to Sutton Hoo, to discovering hidden gems, including punting in Cambridge, grabbing binoculars and bird-watching in Minsmere RSPB Nature Reserve and strolling down sprawling piers such as Southwold, the easy-to-follow, ready-made walking and driving routes will save you time, help you plan, and enhance your staycation in Norfolk & Suffolk. This book has been fully updated post-COVID-19 and it comes with a free eBook. The Rough Guide Staycations to Norfolk & Suffolk covers: Norwich, The Brecks, King's Lynn to Holkham, Wells to Cromer, Norfolk Broads, Great Yarmouth, Southwold and around, Aldeburgh and around, Bury St Edmunds and around, Cambridge, around Cambridge, Colchester and Constable Country. Inside this travel guide you will find:INFORMATION FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLERProvides practical information for every kind of trip to Norfolk & Suffolk, from discovering local history in Norwich to getting out in nature in Horning and finding family-friendly activities in Sheringham Park. 12 READY TO FOLLOW WALKS AND TOURSFeatures over 12 detailed easy to follow walking tour itineraries, including King's Lynn to Holkham, Wells to Cromer. LOCAL HIGHLIGHTSCarefully curated list of Norfolk & Suffolk's unmissable sights and unique attractions for those who want to make the most of their stay. RAINY DAY RECOMMENDATIONSUncover plenty of options, whatever the weather throws at you, like gazing in awe at the splendid architecture of Ely Cathedral. INSIDER RECOMMENDATIONSTips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for birdwatching, boating, cycling or swimming. Find a curated list of where to stay and what to do, from active pursuits to themed trips. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTSLearn more about Norfolk & Suffolk's rich history with fascinating cultural insights throughout. PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPSFrom transport to hours of operation, we've got you covered whatever you choose to see and do around Norfolk & Suffolk including getting there, getting around by public transport, accommodation, detailed food and drink highlights, and sports and activities in the region. METICULOUS MAPPINGPractical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered sights relating to major points of interest in the main text. Find your way around Cambridge, Colchester and many more locations in Norfolk & Suffolk without needing to go online. FREE EBOOK Free eBook download with every purchase of a printed book to access all content from your phone or tablet for on-the-road exploration.

Inspirational and informative pocket guide, shining a spotlight on the best of holidaying at home in the UK through clearly laid-out walking and driving itineraries. Explore the best of Devon & Cornwall with this unique Rough Guide Staycation to Devon & Cornwall, packed full of insider information and stunning images. From making sure you don't miss out on must-see attractions like the Eden Project, Lynmouth Cliff Railway and Tate St Ives, to discovering hidden gems, including an invigorating hike through Dartmoor, hitting the waves in Newquay and feeling the power of myths at the legendary Tintagel Castle, the easy-to-follow, ready-made walking and driving routes will save you time, help you plan, and enhance your staycation in Devon & Cornwall. This book has been fully updated post-COVID-19 and it comes with a free eBook. The Rough Guide Staycations to Devon & Cornwall covers: Exeter and Topsham, East Devon, the English Riviera, the South Hams, Plymouth and the Tamar Valley, Dartmoor, North Devon, Exmoor, the South Coast Harbours and Bodmin Moor, Truro to the Lizard, Land's End Peninsula and St Ives to St Agnes, the North Coast Resorts and the Atlantic Highway, the Isles of Scilly. Inside this travel guide you will find:INFORMATION FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLERProvides practical information for every kind of trip to Devon & Cornwall, from discovering local history in Plymouth to getting out in nature in Dartmoor and finding family-friendly activities in Exmoor. 13 READY TO FOLLOW WALKS AND TOURSFeatures over 13 detailed easy to follow walking tour itineraries, including The South Hams, East Devon, North Devon. LOCAL HIGHLIGHTSCarefully curated list of Devon & Cornwall's unmissable sights and unique attractions for those who want to make the most of their stay. RAINY DAY RECOMMENDATIONSUncover plenty of options, whatever the weather throws at you, like shopping at Barnstaple Pannier Market. INSIDER RECOMMENDATIONSTips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for surfing, walking, cycling and fishing. Find a curated list of where to stay and what to do, from active pursuits to themed trips. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTSLearn more about Devon & Cornwall's rich history with fascinating cultural insights throughout. PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPSFrom transport to hours of operation, we've got you covered whatever you choose to see and do around Devon & Cornwall including getting there, getting around by public transport, accommodation, detailed food and drink highlights, and sports and activities in the region. METICULOUS MAPPINGPractical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered sights relating to major points of interest in the main text. Find your way around The Minster, Knaresborough and many more locations in Devon & Cornwall without needing to go online. FREE EBOOK Free eBook download with every purchase of a printed book to access all content from your phone or tablet for on-the-road exploration.

Newly updated city guides, with practical travel tips on what to see and where to sleep, eat, drink and shop for any taste and budget.

An entertaining and informative guidebook suitable for making the most of a short trip, with incisive area-by-area overviews and handy pull-out map.