<p><b>Now more than ever, you can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you <i>really </i>need to know when traveling through Spain. Savor authentic paella, run with the bulls in Pamplona, or relax on Barcelona''s beaches: experience it all with Rick! Inside <i>Rick Steves Spain</i> you''ll find:</b><br><br><b>- Fully updated, comprehensive coverage</b> for planning a <b>multi-week trip </b>to Spain<br>- <b>Rick''s strategic advice</b> on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites<br>- <b>Top sights and hidden gems, </b>from El Escorial and the great mosque of C¿rdoba to medieval bars serving house-made madro¿o liqueur<br>- <b>How to connect with local culture: </b>Enjoy a flamenco show in Madrid, chat with fans about the latest <i>f¿tbol</i> match, or meander down winding streets in search of the best tapas<br>- <b>Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps </b>with Rick''s candid, humorous insight<br>- <b>The best places to e