National Geographic Spain and Portugal Adventure Map - Nat Geo 3307

• Waterproof • Tear-Resistant • Travel MapNational Geographic's Spain and Portugal Adventure Map is designed to meet the unique needs of adventure travelers with its detailed and accurate information. Cities and towns are clearly indicated and easy to find in the user-friendly index. A road network complete with distances and designations for motorways, expressways, and secondary routes will help you find the route that's right for you. Specialty content to include hundreds of diverse and unique recreational, ecological, cultural, and historical destinations, make this map invaluable to travelers hoping to experience all the attractions the countries have to offer.The eastern half of the Spain/Portugal map shows the eastern half of Spain from its northern borders with France and Andorra south along its Mediterranean coastline to Almer�a. Portugal and the western half of Spain including the Canary Islands are covered on the other half of the map. The neighboring countries of Spain and Portugal were both powerful empires at one time whose discoveries, conquests, and cultures greatly influenced the course of world history. With the opening of trade routes and the colonization of the Americas, Spain and Portugal not only brought their languages, religion, art, literature, music, and architecture to regions across the globe, they introduced new agricultural products, spices, and knowledge of the geography and peoples of the world to Europe. Vacationers enjoy Spain and Portugal's lovely islands and extensive coastal beaches, as well as the plethora of historical sites, museums, and striking architectural masterpieces found in their sunny cities.Every Adventure Map is printed on durable synthetic paper, making them waterproof, tear-resistant and tough — capable of withstanding the rigors of international travel.

National Geographic Pyrenees and Andorra Adventure Map - Nat Geo 3308

• Waterproof • Tear-Resistant • Travel MapNational Geographic's Pyrenees and Andorra Adventure Map provides global travelers with the perfect combination of detail and perspective in a highly functional travel tool. This map includes the locations of cities and towns with a user-friendly index, plus a clearly marked road network complete with distances and designations for roads and highways. Beaches and yachting harbors dot Spain and France's Mediterranean coastlines while the location of golf courses, camping sites, waterfalls, caves, and ski areas make it easy to enjoy the region's abundant outdoor activities. National parks, World Heritage sites, scenic viewpoints, antiquity sites, museums, and more are included, making it invaluable to travelers hoping to experience all the history, art, and culture the region has to offer.The front side of the print map shows the country of Andorra and the eastern half of the Pyrenees including the cities of Narbonne, Carcassone, Pamiers, St-Gaudens, St-Girons, Perpignan in France, and Balaguer, Manresa, and Figueres in Spain. The reverse side of the map stretches from the city of Biarritz on the Bay of Biscay eastward to include Pamplona and Huesca, Spain, and Pau, Tarbes, and the famed pilgrimage site of Lourdes, France. Popular for alpine skiing and mountaineering, the Pyrenees are a scenic mountain range which form a natural boundary between Spain and France. Stages of two of cycling's epic grand tours � the Tour de France and the Vuelta a España � traverse the Pyrenees and three long-distance footpaths run the length of the mountain range. Nestled in the center of the Pyrenees is the ruggedly beautiful Andorra, the sixth smallest country in Europe which is roughly two and a half times the size of Washington, D.C. Its picturesque mountain vistas and easy charm have made Andorra a favorite destination for savvy travelers. Every Adventure Map is printed on durable synthetic paper, making them waterproof, tear-resistant and tough — capable of withstanding the rigors of international travel.

National Geographic Northern Spain Adventure Map - Nat Geo 3306

• Waterproof • Tear-Resistant • Travel MapNational Geographic's Northern Spain Adventure Map is designed to meet the unique needs of adventure travelers with its detailed, accurate information and user-friendly design. The map includes the locations of thousands of major cities and towns with an index for easily locating them, plus a clearly marked road network complete with distances and designations for expressways, motorways, and more. St. James Way, one of the most important Christian pilgrimages during medieval times, is noted for travelers seeking to retrace to route to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia where the remains of the apostle Saint James are believed to be buried. With specialty content to include hundreds of diverse and unique recreational, ecological, cultural, and historical destinations, this map is invaluable to travelers hoping to experience all the history, art, and culture the region has to offer. The front side of the print map shows the eastern half of Northern Spain from its border with France on the north to the city of Tudela on the south. It continues west to Cangos de On�s and Palencia. The reverse side of the map stretches from Cangos de On�s and Le�n to the region's western Atlantic coast.Lush green meadows, snow-capped mountains, and verdant river valleys set Northern Spain apart from the rest of the country. Its oceanic climate attracts vacationers from other parts of Spain in the summer months who enjoy the cooler weather. Galicia, originally settled by Celts, has its own unique language and its economy depends heavily on fishing. Santiago de Compostela, the capital of Galicia and the third holiest city in Christendom, is a beautifully preserved medieval cathedral town. The Basque Autonomous Community � another ethnically unique region of Northern Spain � boasts seaside resorts, spectacular mountain vistas, medieval cathedrals, and extraordinary 20th century architecture.Every Adventure Map is printed on durable synthetic paper, making them waterproof, tear-resistant and tough — capable of withstanding the rigors of international travel.