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Frommer's Spain 23rd Edition
Author(s): Peter Barron (Author), Patricia Harris (Author), David Lyon (Author), Murray Steward (Author)
- Publisher: FrommerMedia
- Publication Date: February 24, 2026
- Edition: 23rd
- Language: English
- Print length: 784 pages
- ISBN-10: 1628876611
- ISBN-13: 9781628876611
Book Description
In short, use this book and you’ll be eating in the places most tourists don’t know about, visiting top attractions at times when the crowds are at their thinnest, and patronizing the bars and clubs Spaniards hold dear.
Whether you’re partying the night away in the Balearic Islands, exploring architecture and history in Barcelona or Bilbao, or walking the Camino de Santiago, this book will make your vacation better. We include advice the tourist board wouldn’t approve of: which sites to skip, how to avoid the crowds, and how to stretch your travel budget further, whether you’re on a lavish honeymoon or backpacking it.
Inside the guide:
- Full-color photos and helpful maps, including a detachable foldout map
- Detailed itineraries for planning your trip to suit your schedule and interests (and help you avoid lines and crowds)
- Candid reviews of the best restaurants, historic sights, museums, tours, shops, and experiences―and no-punches-pulled info on the ones not worth your time and money
- Accurate, up-to-date info on transportation, useful websites, telephone numbers, and more
- Compelling cultural information so that you’ll better understand the history, cuisine, and traditions of Spain
- Budget-planning help with the lowdown on prices and ways to save money, whether you’re traveling on a shoestring or in the lap of luxury
About Frommer’s: There’s a reason Frommer’s has been the most trusted name in travel for more than 65 years. Arthur Frommer created the best-selling guide series in 1957 to help American servicemen fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe, and since then, we have published thousands of titles, become a household name, and helped millions upon millions of people realize their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel is easy with Frommer’s.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“Frommer’s guides cut through influencer noise and AI-generated jargon to give genuine recommendations born from personal journeys and deep understanding. It’s the trusted voice of someone who’s truly been there, offering insights you won’t find anywhere else.” – Samantha Brown, Host of PBS’ Places to Love
“Frommer’s earnest prose, alternately lyrical and artless but always compulsively informative, convey a near-missionary zeal for travel and elevated “Frommer’s” from the how-to genre to the kind of book that could change a person’s worldview.” – The New York Times
“Frommer’s has now re-established themselves among the leading travel titles… These human-scale books, written and published by people who genuinely know and love their subject, are perfect for travel’s post-pandemic recovery”. – The Guardian
“One of the most recognized guidebook brands in the world, Frommer’s influence on the traveling public over the past seven decades has been profound. More than 75 million guidebooks bearing the Frommer name have been sold since the mid-1950s.” – Travel Weekly Magazine
“Amazingly easy to use. Very portable, very complete.” – Booklist
“Detailed, accurate, and easy-to-read information for all price ranges.” – Glamour Magazine
“Frommer’s Guides have a way of giving you a real feel for a place.” – McClatchy Media Company
“It has been decades since I got my start as a travel writer, writing for Frommer’s during my years living in Florence, but in my eyes they remain an unwavering go-to source and last word for any of the countless destinations they cover today. I’ve consulted them more times than I can remember and have never once been disappointed. Am so happy to see that Pauline Frommer and her cracker-jack team continue the enduring legacy of her father Arthur Frommer.” – Patricia Schultz, author “1000 Places to See Before You Die”
“If you are a budget-conscious traveler looking for value-for-money recommendations, which includes most family travelers, Frommer’s guidebooks offer an excellent choice. Focusing on affordable travel, Frommer’s offers practical advice, insider tips, and a reliable rating system. It assigns one to three stars to places and experiences worth your time and money.
Three factors that set Frommer’s apart:
1. Budget-friendly recommendations: Frommer’s guidebooks provide a wide range of budget-friendly recommendations. Expect information for affordable accommodations, dining options, and attractions. They also offer money-saving tips to help you stretch your travel budget.
2. Practical information: Frommer’s guidebooks are known for their practical and detailed information. They contain everything you need to plan your trip efficiently, from transportation to multiple sample itinerary options.
3. Local insights: Frommer’s guidebooks include insights and recommendations from local experts, helping you experience a destination like a local. This unique perspective will enhance your travel experience.”
– Gather + Go Travel Magazine
About the Author
Patricia Harris and David Lyon drove almost every twisting mountain road as they researched four previous Frommer’s guidebooks about Spain. Founders of HungryTravelers.com, they have a deep appreciation for the perfect codfish croqueta, an honest plate of patatas bravas, or a heap of garlic shrimp. They write about travel, food, wine, spirits and contemporary art for a range of U.S., Canadian, and British journals. When not on the road, they reside in Cambridge, MA, where their kitchen is well stocked with saffron from Consuegra, smoked paprika from Extremadura, chorizo from Castilla y León, and a Valencian paella pan to bring them all together.
Murray Stewart has written and updated several travel guidebooks in the last decade. Before taking an abrupt career change, he “enjoyed” a career in corporate restructuring. He has visited more than 60 countries, including spells teaching English in Chile and Mexico and consulting in Spain and Bulgaria. A keen walker, he has covered several routes of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. His guidebook to the lesser-known Camino Ignaciano pilgrimage was shortlisted for Best Travel Guidebook of 2022.
