Lonely Planet Spain : Detailed Itineraries | Travel Like a Local | Insider Tips | Covers Madrid, Castilla y Leon, Barcelona, Catalonia, Basque Country and more

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Spain.

Discover Spain's most popular experiences and best kept secrets – from watching turquoise waves wash onto pearly white sands on Formentera's beaches, to sampling world-famous Galician seafood along the coast, and seeing a soulful Flamenco dance show in Seville. This classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips, with an all-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Spain effortlessly.

Build a trip to remember with exciting itineraries that help you create your perfect adventure, including suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions. You'll find expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more, plus vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Spain. Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Palacio Real to Basílica de San Francisco El Grande and Catedral de Barcelona, alongside an essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel.

Connect with Spanish culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions across Madrid, Castilla y León, Toledo & Castilla-La Mancha, Barcelona, Catalonia & the Costa Brava, Aragón, Basque Country, Navarra & La Rioja, Cantabria & Asturias, Santiago de Compostela & Galicia, Extremadura, Seville & Andalucía's Hill Towns, Granada & South Coast Andalucía, Valencia & Murcia, and the Balearic Islands.