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This book presents research concerning the effects of the Camino to Finisterre on the daily lives of the populations who live along the route, and the heritagization processes that exploitation of the Camino for tourism purposes involves. Rather than focusing on the route to Santiago de Compostela and the pilgrimage itself, it instead examines a peculiar part of the route, the Camino to Finisterre, employing multiple perspectives that consider the processes of heritagization, the effects of the pilgrimage on local communities, and the motivations of the pilgrims. The book is based on a three-year research project and is the result of a multidisciplinary collaboration between anthropologists,...
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The Via Algarviana ('Algarve Way') is a fully waymarked, long-distance trail across southern Portugal's Algarve region, from the Spanish border in the east to the Atlantic Ocean in the west. This guide describes the complete route from Alcoutim to Cabo de São Vicente (Cape St Vincent), as well as an alternative finish to the walk via Aljezur and the Rota Vicentina - another long-distance trail exploring Portugal's windswept Atlantic coast.The 300km (186-mile) journey along the Via Algarviana is an unforgettable experience and provides an introduction to a little-known Algarve that few visitors get to see. Away from the bustling resorts and popular sandy beaches you will find a varied landscape of rolling hills, dry orchards, cork forests, and agricultural terraces; you'll spend evenings in sleepy, unspoilt towns and villages sampling the region's fine wines and rich culinary traditions.
Bring the world a little closer with these multicultural books. An excellent way for students to appreciate and learn cultural diversity in an exciting hands-on format. Each book explores the history, language, holidays, festivals, customs, legends, foods, creative arts, lifestyles, and games of the title country. A creative alternative to student research reports and a time-saver for teachers since the activities and resource material are contained in one book.
Vols. for 1963- include as pt. 2 of the Jan. issue: Medical subject headings.
This book provides everything you'll ever need in a guidebook. It is an inspiring background read, an invaluable on-the-spot companion and a superb souvenir of your visit.Evocative photography: Insight guides are renowned for their great pictures, which vividly convey a sense of everyday life.Illuminating text: Expert writers bring to life the history, monuments, wildlife, cities and, above all, its people.Detailed, cross-referenced maps: All sites are clearly highlighted and numbered in relation to the text.Full listings: All the travel details, hotels, restaurants and phone numbers you'll need.