Lonely Planet: The world"s leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Mediterranean Europe is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Tour olive-scented walled towns in Italy and France, hike Montenegro"s rugged peaks, or hide out in the sandy coves of Greece and Turkey; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Mediterranean Europe and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet"s Mediterranean Europe Travel Guide: Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests Insider tips save you time and money, and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices Honest reviews for all budgets - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including history, literature, cinema, music, painting, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, wine, religion, etiquette, and more Over 100 colour maps Useful features - including Region-wide Itineraries, Month by Month (annual festival calendar), Big Adventures Coverage of France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Corsica, Sardinia, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia & Hercegovina, Montenegro, Albania, Greece and Turkey The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Mediterranean Europe, our most comprehensive guide to Mediterranean Europe, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less travelled. Looking for just a few of the destinations included in this guide? Check out the relevant Lonely Planet Country Guides, our most comprehensive guides that both cover both popular and offbeat experiences, or Lonely Planet"s Discover Guides, photo-rich guides that focus on the best of the best experiences. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Duncan Garwood, Alexis Averbuck, James Bainbridge, Mark Baker, Peter Dragicevich, Mark Elliott, Anthony Ham, Tom Masters, Virginia Maxwell, Craig McLachlan, Anja Mutic, Regis St Louis and Nicola Williams. About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world"s leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet"s mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.