Download or read book The Nature Guide to Extremadura Spain written by Dirk Hilbers and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Extremadura written by Dirk Hilbers and published by Crossbill Guides. This book was released on 2019-11-28 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crossbill Guides is a series of attractively produced nature travel guides on major European natural areas.The wealth of birds and the splendid scenery has given Extremadura the status of a natural paradise. The rugged mountains, steppes and Mediterranean woodlands of this once unknown backwater in western Spain, are now one of the most appreciated destinations for wildlife enthusiasts. With this guide you will discover why. The Crossbill Guide to Extremadura is fully updated, revised and expanded with many new routes. Like all other Crossbill Guides, this title poses and answers two key questions: what makes this area special, and how you can experience this uniqueness for yourself. This book describes the flora and fauna, landscape and traditional land use of this region, plus 24 detailed routes and 26 sites with specific suggestions on where and how to find the birds, wildlife and flora.
Download or read book The Nature Guide to the Coto Do ana and Surrounding Coastal Lowlands Spain written by Dirk Hilbers and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Sierras of Extremadura written by Gisela Radant Wood and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2017-10-15 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guidebook to 32 walks in the unspoilt mountains of Extremadura in western Spain. Exploring diverse landscapes including La Garganta de los Infiernos Natural Park and the Sierra de Gata, Montes de Toledo and Sierra Morena, all of the routes involve some ascent but none require mountaineering skills. Walks range from 6 to 19km (4–12 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–6 hours. Some can be linked to create longer routes of up to 28km (17 miles). Clear route description with 1:50,000 mapping GPX files available to download Information on refreshments, access, parking and water sources provided for each route Advice on walking bases Geology, history, plants and wildlife and local points of interest
Download or read book DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Spain written by Josephine Quintero and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-02-15 with total page 722 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Eyewitness Travel Guide provides detailed, practical information and expert recommendations. It has information about Spain’s country, historical, and cultural sides and includes features about food, wine, beaches and festivals. Check the Traveler’s Needs section for restaurant and hotel recommendations and the Survival Guide has tips on everything from transport to using the telephone system. The Eyewitness Travel Guide helps you to get the most out of your visit. Annually revised and updated with beautiful new photos, illustrations, and maps, this guide includes information on local customs, currency, medical services, and transportation. Consistently chosen over the competition in national consumer market research. A new look from DK Eyewitness Travel, more hotels and restaurants and improved maps!
Download or read book A Birdwatching Guide to Extremadura written by John Muddeman and published by . This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Where to Watch Birds in Southern and Western Spain written by Ernest Garcia and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-07-25 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Southern Iberia is in the top rank of European birding hotspots, and the fourth edition of this popular book, first published in 1994, continues to ensure that visitors can make the most of the region's many attractions. The information on all sites has been brought right up-to-date, with revised maps and full updated site access details and species lists. Popular localities such as Doñana, Monfragüe and the Strait of Gibraltar get prominent treatment, but the reader is encouraged to wander further afield to visit other, less well-known but equally rewarding sites, including a number of additional localities that are new to this edition. This new edition is indispensable for all birders visiting this remarkable corner of Spain.
Download or read book DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Spain written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 674 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Spain is your indispensable guide to this beautiful part of the world. The fully updated guide includes unique cutaways, floor plans, and reconstructions of the must-see sights, along with street-by-street maps of key cities and towns. The uniquely visual DK Eyewitness Travel guide will help you to discover everything region-by-region, from local festivals and markets to day trips around the countryside. Detailed listings will guide you to the best hotels, restaurants, bars, and shops for all budgets. Detailed transportation and other practical information will help you to get around easily by train, bus, or car. What's new in DK Eyewitness Travel Guides: -New itineraries based on length of stay, regional destinations, and themes. -Brand-new hotel and restaurants listings including DK's Choice recommendations. -Restaurant locations plotted on redrawn area maps and listed with sights. -Redesigned and refreshed interiors make the guides even easier to read. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Spain truly shows you this destination as no one else can. Now available in PDF format.
Download or read book DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Spain written by DK Travel and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-03-20 with total page 674 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With superb photography, illustrations, and maps, this comprehensive travel guide will help you plan your trip to Spain. This guide will show you the best of Barcelona-such as Gaudí's Sagrada Família and Park Güell-to the spectacular castles of Castile, the golden beaches of Costa Blanca and the stunning natural landscape of the Basque Country. Learn about Spain's beautiful national parks, its iconic fiestas, and the art of flamenco. There are also practical tips, transportation information, and hotel and restaurant recommendations to help you plan the perfect trip. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Spain truly shows you this city as no one else can.
Download or read book A Years Birding in Extremadura written by Ian Parsons and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-06-29 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Planning a birding trip to Extremadura? Then you need this book. Extremadura in Central Spain is one of the best birding destinations in Europe. Home to a wealth of bird species, including the Iberian endemics of Azure-winged Magpie and Spanish Imperial Eagle, it is a not to be missed birding destination. Unlike other bird guides, this book focuses on when to see the species that you want to see, be they wintering Common Crane, early spring Great Spotted Cuckoo, late summer White-rumped Swift or passing Osprey. Part 1 of the book goes through each month in turn, detailing the species that are present, arriving and departing, as well as suggesting the habitats to visit and the extra special birds to look out for. Excerpts from the author's own diaries give a flavour of the birding to be had each month. Part 2 looks at the different habitats, recommends the best birding areas and details some of the star species to be found in this wonderful region. Ian Parsons is a wildlife writer and bird tour guide. He runs Griffon Holidays, specialising in bird tours to Extremadura.
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Spain written by Simon Baskett and published by Rough Guides. This book was released on 2004 with total page 1176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a guide to traveling in Spain, providing an introduction to the country with advice on planning a visit, and discussing the attractions, restaurants, accommodations, shopping, and entertainment venues of Madrid and other cities and regions. Includes maps and photographs.
Download or read book Extremadura C ceres Travel Guide Spain written by Austin Cox and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-04 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Extremadura-Cáceres Travel-Guide, Spain. Extremadura Touristic Environment.The regions of Spain are diverse, and each boasts its own unique curiosities. The autonomous community of Extremadura in western Spain is no different. The rolling hills and wild, open land in this region are rich in local culture. To promote its distinct customs and cuisine, the regional government has created a network of museums called the Museos de Identidad, or Museums of Identity, dedicated to some of the foods, festivals and traditions found in Extremadura. Exploring Extremadura-Cáceres is a journey into the heart of old Spain, from the country's finest Roman ruins to mysterious medieval cities and time-worn villages. Mérida, Cáceres and Trujillo rank among Spain's most beautifully preserved historical settlements. Extremeño hamlets have a timeless charm, from the remote northern hills to sacred eastern Guadalupe and seductive Zafra on the cusp of Andalucía in the south. Few foreign travellers make it this far. Spaniards, however, know Extremadura as a place to sample some of inland Spain's best food: roasted meats, the pungent, creamy Torta del Casar cheese and the finest Monesterio jamón (ham). This is a region of broad blue skies and vast swathes of sparsely populated land with isolated farmhouses and crumbling hilltop castles. Wooded sierras rise along the northern, eastern and southern fringes, while the raptor-rich Parque Nacional de Monfragüe is Extremadura's most dramatic corner
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Spain Travel Guide eBook written by Rough Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2018-03-01 with total page 1334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover Spain with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan on exploring Andalucia's White Towns, sampling the legendary nightlife of Madrid or hiking in the Picos de Euuropa, this new edition of The Rough Guide to Spain will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and visit along the way. Inside The Rough Guide to Spain - Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, to help you get the most out of your visit. - Full-colour maps throughout - navigate the backstreets of Barcelona or Granada's Albaicín without needing to get online. - Stunning, inspirational images - a rich collection of inspiring colour photography. - Things not to miss - Rough Guides' rundown of Spain's best sights and experiences. - Itineraries - carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip. - Detailed city coverage - whether visiting the big sights or venturing off the tourist trail, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered include: Madrid, Segovia, Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha, Extremadura, Andalucía, Castilla y León, La Rioja, the País Vasco, Navarra, Cantabria, Asturias, Galicia, Aragón, Barcelona, Catalunya, Valencia, Murcia, and the Balearics. Attractions include: Museo del Prado, Reina Sofía, El Escorial, Mérida, the Alhambra, La Mezquita, Parque Nacional Coto de Doñana, Univeridad de Salamanca, Burgos Cathedral, Museo Guggenheim, Santiago de Compostela's cathedral,Sagrada Família, Fundació Joan Miró, Teatre-Museu Dalí, La Ciudad de las Artes y Ciencias, and the Palma Cathedral. - Basics - essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, festivals, culture and etiquette; sports and outdoor activities, tourist information and more - Background information - a Contexts chapter devoted to history, wildlife flamenco and books and with a handy language section covering Castilian (Spanish), Catalan, Basque and Galician. Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with The Rough Guide to Spain About Rough Guides: Escape the everyday with Rough Guides. We are a leading travel publisher known for our "tell it like it is" attitude, up-to-date content and great writing. Since 1982, we've published books covering more than 120 destinations around the globe, with an ever-growing series of ebooks, a range of beautiful, inspirational reference titles, and an award-winning website. We pride ourselves on our accurate, honest and informed travel guides.
Download or read book Birds of Spain written by James Lowen and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2024-01-04 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive photographic guide to the avifauna of Spain. Spain is recognised as one of Europe's richest birdwatching destinations, one that offers a host of regional specialities. It includes famous birding hotspots such as the vast Coto Doñana wetlands, mountainous areas such as the Pyrenees and Picos de Europa, the Mediterranean oak forests of the south, the migration crossroads of the Strait of Gibraltar and the plains of Extremadura. Completely revised and updated, this new version of Birds of Spain provides photographic coverage of more than 320 species that regularly occur in the region, from the Hoopoe to the Golden Eagle. Concise text for each species includes information on identification, songs and calls, behaviour, distribution and habitat, with each photo having been carefully selected to aid identification. A guide to the best birdwatching sites in Spain is also included. Portable yet authoritative, this is the perfect companion for any wildlife-friendly visitor to this spectacular and bird-rich country.
Download or read book Walking in Extremadura written by Gisela Radant Wood and published by Santana Books. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Extremadura, on the western border of Spain with Portugal, is an important area for wildlife and walking. There is a major reserve at Monfrague, which was designated a National Park in 2007, in addition to the Tagus River National Park. Monfrague is an outstanding birdwatching area, especially for raptors such as the Eurasion Black Vulture, Griffon Vulture, and the Spanish Imperial and Golden Eagles. With a Mediterranean climate influenced in the north where it is continental, and to the west where the influence of the Atlantic make it milder, this is a year-round destination for dedicated walkers."
Download or read book The Complete Travel Guide for Spain written by YouGuide and published by Youguide International BV. This book was released on with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Complete Travel Guide Series" offers a comprehensive exploration of diverse destinations worldwide. Each book provides detailed insights into local culture, history, attractions, and practical travel tips, ensuring travellers are well-prepared to embark on memorable journeys. With vibrant illustrations, beautiful pictures and up to date information, this series is an essential companion for any type of traveller seeking enriching experiences.
Download or read book Extremadura C ceres Spain Guide written by Ethan Brown and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-02 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Extremadura-Cáceres, Spain Guide. Extremadura Touristic Environment. The regions of Spain are diverse, and each boasts its own unique curiosities. The autonomous community of Extremadura in western Spain is no different. The rolling hills and wild, open land in this region are rich in local culture. To promote its distinct customs and cuisine, the regional government has created a network of museums called the Museos de Identidad, or Museums of Identity, dedicated to some of the foods, festivals and traditions found in Extremadura. Exploring Extremadura-Cáceres is a journey into the heart of old Spain, from the country's finest Roman ruins to mysterious medieval cities and time-worn villages. Mérida, Cáceres and Trujillo rank among Spain's most beautifully preserved historical settlements. Extremeño hamlets have a timeless charm, from the remote northern hills to sacred eastern Guadalupe and seductive Zafra on the cusp of Andalucía in the south. Few foreign travellers make it this far. Spaniards, however, know Extremadura as a place to sample some of inland Spain's best food: roasted meats, the pungent, creamy Torta del Casar cheese and the finest Monesterio jamón (ham). This is a region of broad blue skies and vast swathes of sparsely populated land with isolated farmhouses and crumbling hilltop castles. Wooded sierras rise along the northern, eastern and southern fringes, while the raptor-rich Parque Nacional de Monfragüe is Extremadura's most dramatic corner.
