JULIA WILKINSON

Drink in the culture, history and – of course – the world-famous wines of the region, famed as much for its high-adrenaline activities as its possibilities for sheer indulgence. From prehistoric art to upbeat city bars, explore it all with this in-depth guide.49 detailed maps, including wine-region and surfing mapslatest information on a wide range of outdoor activities, from cycling the Atlantic coast to parasailing off a mountainspecial colour section for wining and dining your way through the regionextensive accommodation options from mountain refuges to chic hotelscomprehensive language guide