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This guide to the Costa Blanca covers all the major sights, area by area, in an easily navigable format. Descriptions of tourist attractions include idyllic beaches, picturesque villages and ancient fortresses. The guide also contains background historical information, advice on shopping and entertainment and the low-down on the local cuisine. There is an A-Z of practical information, listings of recommended hotels and restaurants and useful expressions in Spanish. Special features range from bullfights to flamenco. Maps show Alicante, Benidorm and Cartagena, and there are dozens of colour photographs throughout.