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Andalucia Holiday Books.
Costa del Sol Vacation Rentals. To get you in the mood for your holiday in Andalucia or on the Costa del Sol we have selected a lovely range of books to amuse, enlighten and entertain you.
We have chosen a selection from the vast range of books that have been written about Andalucia and have included entertaining books on peopleīs experiences about moving to, and living in, Andalucia as well as some very informative guides and handbooks on the flora, fauna and wonderful birdlife in the area. Just click on the books that you are interested in for more information and to order directly online.
Three lovely books about foriegners experiences of living in Andalucia.
"Getting to Maņana" by Miranda Innes.This recounts one womans real life tale of giving it all up in North London to move to Andalucia. It is amusing and entertaining and in parts very moving."A Foriegn Affair:Two Innocents Abroard." by Shaun Briley A very enjoyable and highly amusing book about a couples desire to " live the dream" in Spain with all the pitfalls imaginable. Vey much a how not to do it book! Very pertinent. "Factory of Light." by Michael Jacobs. A wonderful tale of life in a rural Andalucian village and the strange relationship between the modern world and a still untouched andalucia.
"Driving Over Lemons" and "A Parrot in the Pepper Tree." are two super books by Chris Stewart about the trials and tribulations of himself and his wife as they adapt to life in deeply rural Andalucia.Amusing, touching and very entertaining they offer a great insight into life in the "campo."
"Andalucia." another excellent book by Michael Jacobs.Takes a look at the history and culture of Andalucia.In particular there are very good chapters on Sevilliana( flamenco) and the gypsies.
Some More Andalucia Holiday Books
There are alot of different guide books to Andalucia on the market,covering all aspects of landscape, culture, traditions, fiestas,music,dance etc.and here are but a few. Left,"Lonely Planet Andalucia." Amongst much other information also includes a useful calendar of festivals and special events. Centre,"Rough Guide to Andalucia." Lots of helpul tips on places to visit and stay. useful itineries to help you get the most out of your trip to Andalucia.
Right,"Timeout Guide to Andalucia." Includes a good province by province guide and looks at some of the traditional tourist sites along with many lesser known but equally interesting places. Far Right "Iberia" James Michenerīs classic and very readable book on the Iberian Penninsula. Two other classics about Spain and Andalucia you may find interesting are Laurie Leeīs lovely book about his journey on foot round Spain in the 1930s, "As I Walked Out One Midsummers Morning." and " South from Granada" by Gerald Brenan, after whom one of the main streets in Alhaurin el Grande has been named.
For an interesting selection of articles on Spain and travel in general Click Here.. Below I have included some good field guides:- One on the wildlife of Andalucia, another on all the beautiful wild flowers to be found in the Mediterranean area and a facinating book on the fishes and invertebrates of the Mediteranean . For books on bird watching in the area go to the Birdwatching Holidays in Andalucia page. 
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