Lonely Planet Madrid

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Pleased so far
Many inaccurate info
new guide is better
um, i thought the guide was pretty good.
How NOT to do Madrid

Lonely Planet Madrid
Anthony Ham , and Sarah Andrews
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ASIN: 1740598598

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Effortlessly cool yet uncommonly welcoming, Madrid has many faces. Lazy cafÃ© mornings spill over into unhurried lunchtime feasts, while shady park naps reinvigorate you for intoxicating flamenco and late hot nights. Bringing out the unique character of each barrio, from gritty backstreets to exquisite art galleries, this guide will help you weave your way through the plazas, palaces and 3am traffic jams like a true MadrileÃ±o. EXPLORE hidden gems and try tasty tapas treats with our easy-to-follow walking tours GO SHOPPING - find the street that suits your style with our area-by-area guide DRINK DEEPLY at tiled tabernas, swanky designer bars and balmy terraces - follow our resident author to the city's best nightspots DINE OUT using our expert restaurant recommendations SLEEP SOUNDLY at the hottest hostels or boutique palaces - reviews for every taste and budget ESCAPE - high-speed it to CÃ³rdoba, trek into the sierras or step back in time in Toledo

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Pleased so far.......2007-01-22

I bought this book recently (the new edition). I have read through it in planning my upcoming trip. Although I have yet to test the accuracy of the information in person, the book strikes me as practical. First, the book is paperback and fairly slender-- so not too bulky or heavy to actually carry around while you're traveling. The second thing that struck me is that it provides maps, including a metro line map. Although the maps may not be the most user friendly with their small print, they'll do fine for the trip planning stage of the trip (I usually get a good city map for navigation once I arrive to my destination city). The sections seem thorough, with an entire chapter on the history of the city. I was pleased with the day trip chapter as well, which lists many options for day trips, how you can get there, what you can do there, and how long it takes to travel there.
As far as the accuracy issue, I have yet to find a guidebook that is completely accurate. That being the case, I view them as one source of information among many and do not rely exclusively on a single guidebook.

Many inaccurate info.......2005-10-13

I have been reading the last 3 editions of Lonely Planet Madrid and it contains tons of innaccurate information over and over.
As in Spain one can not fine a lot of Australian wines, they draw the conclusion that "Spaniards do not take leaps into the unknown"
It is like everytime they make a new edition the stay 2 days in Madrid and take everything of the last edition, fading Madrid's feeling, culture, way of life and thinking.

Photography is also awful but this is just my opinion.

new guide is better.......2004-12-10

Looking at the dates, it seems like the reader reviews for this book are all for the old guide. The new version just came out, and I think it looks and reads a lot better, so maybe it's time to put up some new reader reviews.

um, i thought the guide was pretty good........2004-07-09

I spent 5 days in Madrid last August and found this book to be a useful guide. it will lead you to a good time in madrid, which consists of going to the museums, a bull fight and eating a lot. also, i recommend going to one of the sherry bars mentioned in the book.

How NOT to do Madrid.......2002-02-27

First and foremost, this book states that the Madrid Metro is "safe". This is not true for foreign males! The central part of the Metro (near the art museums and the city center) is rife with pick-pockets. We caught 1 attempt each day, or first 3 days there. The perpetrators were not, as some claim, "South Americans".

Many restaurants listed are gone. All prices in the book are quoted in pisitas, which is annoying now that everything is in Euros.

The maps are barely useful, being rather too small to read street names easily.

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This informative and savvy guide captures the best that Madrid offers in a practical, easy to use format. With opinionated reviews, essential travel tips and detailed fold-out maps, Madrid Condensed has all the information the discerning visitor needs - for one day or one month, for business or for pleasure. <ul>

street smart pocket guide to the best of cosmopolitan Madrid, from hot flamenco & tasty tapas to world-class art galleries & cultural treasures </li>

four walking tours highlight the top spots for a neighborhood jaunt </li>

shopping spree: an insider's guide to spending-up in Madrid </li>

user-friendly, fold-out maps </li></ul>

Lonely Planet Madrid: City Map (City Maps)

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Lonely Planet Madrid: City Map (City Maps)
Lonely Planet Publications
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ASIN: 1740593227

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Index of all Streets & Sights</li>

Essential Information</li></ol>

Lonely Planet Madrid (Lonely Planet. (Spanish Guides))

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Lonely Planet Madrid (Lonely Planet. (Spanish Guides))
Anthony Ham
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Lonely Planet Madrid (Lonely Planet Encounter Guides)

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ASIN: 1741046726

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What Will Your Madrid Encounter Be? ...tucking in to just one more plate of tapas in La Latina (p62) ...maxing out your credit card in Salamanca's designer boutiques (p19) ...brushing up on your Velazquez in the Museo del Prado (p12) ...making like a genuine Madrileno over a glass of vermut in Casa Alberto (p75) ...watching Real Madrid's galacticos knock one in the back of the net at the Bernabeu (p20) ...hitting the bars at midnight...hitting your bed at dawn (p138) Discover Twice the City in Half the Time... ...full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easy navigation ...our resident author recommends the very best sights, restaurants, shops and entertainment ...unique itineraries and highlights help you make the most of a short trip ...Madrid experts share their tips on the city: from a top designer's favorite restaurant to a local actress's shopping suggestions

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