Explore the history and cultures of the Mediterranean coast, from Spain to Turkey and onward to Morocco. This original book follows the shoreline wherever travel is possible without putting visitors at risk, taking readers on an immersive journey along 46,000 km of coast.
Nine chapters cover Spain, France, Italy, the Adriatic coast, Greece, Turkey, Cyprus, Egypt and Malta, and the Maghreb. They travel from west to east, then, from the Near East, back towards the west.
Each stage moves between notable sites, stretches of coastline, major cities, islands and headlands. Features focus on remains of the past, off-the-beaten-track excursions, local food or festivals. Mini-guides to key destinations highlight nightlife, art, shopping and other essential experiences.
Numerous photographs and luminous illustrations by Greek artist Anna Tzortzi accompany voices from local residents, bringing this journey of beauty and human encounters to life.
Visit the perched monasteries of Meteora in Greece, the Moorish wonders of Andalusia and the cafés of Alexandria in Egypt. Sample the specialities of Turkey's Aegean coast, feel the atmosphere of Rijeka's carnival in Croatia and the medina of Tunis, and explore the wild marshes of the Camargue, home to its horses, or Montenegro's Lake Skadar, a haven for birds.
This mosaic of civilisations and landscapes shares an art of living associated with food, sunshine, fragrance, unhurried time and the sea. The world's foremost tourist region is not simply a place to discover, but a place to experience.
