Hanging Out in Spain (Frommer's)

By Amanda Buttinger and Hungry Minds

This is a new breed of travel guides, the first student guides to satisfy the real needs and interests of a college-age crowd. The tone: fresh, sarcastic, irreverent, intrepid, but not anti-intellectual. This complete guide covers Spain2s hottest party towns and resorts, most gorgeous (and challenging) outdoor spots, and secluded towns where you can lay low and mingle with the locals. We highlight everything a hip, young crowd wants: the club and music scene, the best bars, hanging out, retro shopping, cheap eats and sleeps, the gay and lesbian scene, a fresh take on all the cultural sights, and more! Hanging Out in Spain covers Madrid, Barcelona, Seville and much more, all with dozens of maps.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764562452
• ISBN13: 9780764562457
• Release Date: June 2001
• Publisher: Frommer
• Length: 753 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 1.3" x 5.0"

Customer Reviews

Finally, an honest travel guide!

This guide acted as my bible for planning my trip to Spain. I love that the writers realize that young travels don't always want to hit the 'tourist' spots like museums and churches...I mean, in Europe, there's only so many you can handle! But most of all, I appreciate how they were completely honest about what they thought of certain places. For instance, their description of San Antonio on Ibiza as " a nightmarish combination of suburban shopping mall, soccer riot, and frat party..." helped me decide where I would NOT go. And the interesting little sections on fashion, locals, and drugs were very interesting and helpful. My only hope is that they will update this edition with all the prices in Euros, rather than pesetas.

Good Party Info & NOT boring

I found this book while travelling in Spain last year, so it actually belonged to another traveller. I found it very entertaining to read (unlike a lot of travel books out there) due to the humor they incorporate into the facts and reccomendations. All of the hostels that are recommended were really nice and true to the word of the writers. It gives a list for a 12 hour tour of must sees in every city, which I found very helpful when only spending a day or two in one city. I really enjoyed this book... when my dog chewed it up right before my 3rd trip to Spain, I had to go out and buy another one!

The Most Entertaining Travel Book on Spain Ever Written

When I picked up Hanging Out in Spain, I hoped for an informative guide that would help me find my way around Spain. I went to Spain last year with several guides because I couldn't get the information I need from one guide. When I read Hanging Out in Spain, I realized this would be the only book I will be taking with me on my trip to Spain this year. Not only is it loaded with very useful information, it's written in a casual, comical style. The book addressed all the questions a hip 20- something traveler would need to know, from the coolest night spots, to a concise overview of the history and culture in every region of Spain. They tell you what the local crowds are like, what their interested in talking about, and where to get some edible food. I highly recommend any traveler with plans to go to Spain to pick up Hanging Out in Spain.