This was another gorgeous travel book from Amber Books, that made me want to fly off to Spain and get away from the disappointing weather we’ve been having for months!
As always there were amazing photos with short text to explain what you’re looking at, making it easy to read. The book is split up into seven chapters including an Introduction, northern, central, eastern, and southern Spain, the Balearics, the Canaries plus the important Picture Credits.
I think my favourite photos were of the sunsets and stunning beaches of the Balearics, the medieval windmills of central Spain, the Alhambra and the Generalife palaces in Northern Spain.
I didn’t realise that the largest royal palace in Europe and the largest Renaissance building in the world are both in Madrid, or that copper, silver gold and other minerals have been mined in Northern Spain for over 5000 years! I also didn’t know that there are dozens of megalithic sites from the Bronze Age on the Balearic Islands of Menorca and Mallorca, or that Es Verda a rocky islet off Ibiza is said to be the home of the Sirens who tried to lure Odysseus as he sailed by!
I thoroughly enjoyed my armchair visit to Spain, as it brought back happy memories of previous holidays to Spain, and helped me discover new places to visit!
Highly recommended if you enjoy travel books.

A lot of beautiful pictures perfect for any armchair travel. It made me wish I was there
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

I love destination books by Claudia Martin. The descriptions are just enough to satiate my curiosity and the images are second to none. Truly. The photographs captured bring Spain to life in a whole new way. I have been to many of the locations in this book and seeing the pictures affirmed my mind’s eye memories. A welcome addition to any destination collection or library.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley and all opinions expressed are solely my own, freely given.

Another of the highly pictorial country guides from Amber Books, where the photos certainly take precedence, leaving just the captions to inform us of the history and geography of what we're seeing. And this is pretty much all of Spain we're getting a glimpse of, from Bilbao down to Ronda, and copious places in between. Here is the life of the place, too, as we're often informed of, if not shown, different festivals and celebrations, and we're taken to several food markets along the way. Yes, some of the images (a very aged doorway at one point, someone in a fooderie) are of the more pointless, airline magazine style, but generally we get great shots of everything from Atocha Station, Madrid, to the Gaudi houses of Barcelona, and right out to both groups of islands, from Puerto Soller to that there Robot Wars-inspired venue on Tenerife.

The fact I've only mentioned places from the book that I've actually seen in real life is not to boast, it's to suggest this is probably best as a souvenir, and for someone who's been about the country concerned. It's an appealing coffee table book, regardless, but beyond the waiting area of a Spanish-themed restaurant who has the need for such if it's to be idly looked at? You won't qualify as an expert in anything from the easily-read captions. But while I never really know who the target audience of these books is, I know they're to be appreciated for the visuals and the way they're produced very well indeed.

This book is gorgeous! I knew Spain was more than the well known and obvious tourist traps, but I had no idea of just how many incredible hidden and not so hidden gems await me.

Sorted by mainland region and then onto the Spanish islands, this book has lots of information and an abundance of breathtaking photographs.

Lots of new places on our must-see list for our next visit to beautiful Spain.

5 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, Claudia
Martin and Amber Books for an ARC in return for an honest review.

Spain is one of my favorite places on earth so this was one I jumped on when I saw it available on NetGalley. This book is full of incredible photos from all across Spain with details on natural wonders, historic sites, and more. This is a must for any lover of Spain!

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Spain's rich history and culture. The illustrations are clear and beautiful, making it a great resource for those planning to travel to Spain.

Thank you to Claudia Martin, NetGalley and Amber Books for the arc of this book.

Think of Spain and what do you think of. Many will think it’s just British bars and sunloungers. It’s so not. This book gives you all the must see in the beautiful country.
Full of exquisite photos with descriptions of the places and regions. I’m pleased to say that I have visit most of the places in southern Spain. I now want to pack a backpack and get exploring the rest of Espania.
Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to see a DRC

~~~ I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review ~~~

This is a wonderful photographic collection of Spain. It is broken up into 7 sections: Introduction, Northern Spain, Central Spain, Eastern Spain, Southern Spain, The Islands: Balearics, and The Islands: The Canaries. The photos do a great job encompassing Spain's history, terrain, and culture. I'm getting ready to visit Spain myself in a few months, and I'm looking forward to it even more now! Highly recommend this book. It'd be a good coffee table book or one in a waiting room.

what a beautiful book to explore Spain at its best! Well illustrated by clear and beautiful pictures. I highly recommend it to those, who plan traveling to Spain. I would also buy it as a gift.

Spain: The Kingdom of the Sun is a photo book for anyone longing to immerse themselves in the amazing Southern European country. The photo book is arranged by region, dividing the country into six parts: Northern Spain, Central Spain, Eastern Spain, Southern Spain, the Balearic Islands, and the Canary Islands. Each section features a wide array of photos, each captioned with historical and cultural information about what is shown.

There are several types of photographs in display here. Most impressive are the pictures of architectural structures built throughout the centuries, from castles and cathedrals to aqueducts and monuments. Breathtaking nature shots are also included, showcasing mountains, lakes, waterfalls, and more. From Northern Spain’s lush green forests to Southern Spain’s sandy beaches, there is a such an expansive range of scenery to behold. And finally, this book also offers a glimpse into the lives of Spaniards, from celebratory events to day-to-day life. Photos of markets, festivals, bars, and regular homes give an intimate look at what Spain is really like today.

I was lucky enough to live in Spain on two separate occasions, first for three months in León, then for a full year in Valencia. I was able to travel arounds parts of Northern, Central, and Eastern Spain, and in going through this book, I was excited to see many destinations I remembered from my own travels. Santiago de Compostela, Salamanca, Barcelona, and Valencia are all well represented here (though I do wish this book included some photos of Valencia’s architectural wonders). However, the region I found most beautiful is Southern Spain; it’s an area I would love to visit someday, and this book certainly whetted my appetite!

Spain: The Kingdom of the Sun is a great collection of Spain’s sights, complete with valuable insight about each photograph. I do wish it was a bit longer, with some of Spain’s more famous landmarks shown, but I also appreciate the attention given to normal life among Spaniards. This book would appeal to those who have been to Spain before as well as anyone who is interested in someday traveling to this incredible country.

There is so much more to Spain than being one of the UK's favourite holiday destinations (primarily to holiday resorts on the coast and for sights such as the Bull Running, Flamenco and Tomatino) but rarely, tourists and travellers explore further inland and beyond

I will celebrate the metropolitan areas of Spain and the tourist destinations all day long for the contribution to Spains eceonomy, but as a passionate art lover, I am also about the ancient history, art and architecture of this stunning country and this is why Spain, by Claudia Martin is a 5+++ star read for me. It is simply beautiful, explores history from ancient to modern, every square mile, on every point of the compass and including the glorious landscaps of the Canary islands. The book also meets the people of spain, becomes immersed in their daily lives and celebrates the culture of this wonderful country

If you ever want to really explore Spain and go beyond the tourist traps and enjoy the rich culture and everything Spain has to offer, this book is perfect

Thank you very much to Netgalley, Amber Books and the author Claudia Martin for this beautiful arc. My review is left voluntarily and all opinions are my own

Beautiful photographs showcase the amazing country of Spain. The book sections the country into geographical regions and has beautiful color photographs of people, culture, historical buildings, food, events, nature and more. This is perfect for the armchair traveler or as a souvenir for someone who has traveled to Spain. On a personal note I’m in the middle of planning a trip to Spain next month. While this isn’t a travel guide I have made note and added places to my travels based on this book.

4+ stars/5.

This book is beautiful! I loved allllll the pictures, and am 100% ready to go back to the country and explore--everywhere!

It truly whetted my appetite and wanderlust, in the best of ways. Beautiful, and one I'll be purchasing once it releases.

I received an eARC of the book from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Gorgeous and informative, this book is great for world culture enthusiasts. There are plenty of beautiful pictures included throughout, providing depth to topics ranging from historical context, architecture and culture, to the arts and regional religious practices. The architecture was my favorite all in all.

Thank you to NetGalley and to Amber Books for providing this title in exchange for an honest review - I am interested in reading similar titles covering Spain and other countries as well.

Having visited Spain within the last year I was pleased to get the chance to see this book. It brought back memories of places I’d visited and showed me places I hadn’t, the information was very interesting as the history is old, the stunning architecture, the food, the scenery. Only thought I had was the photographs looked quite dated? Although in an ancient country like Spain I guess not a lot changes as it keeps its character.

#Spain #NetGalley

First of all, Thank You Netgalley for the ARC granted, and second, I am always looking foward to meeting new places but I like to being prepared, so this kind of books helps me to get the best tips for travel. Aproved!

I've had an apartment in Marbella for 25 years, and was shocked there isn't any photos from here. And I certainly wouldn't make a book about Spain without a photo from Sierra Nevada or from Semana Santa (Easter) in Sevilla or Malaga.
But the photos that are in the book, as well as the short texts, are great. A beautiful book.

If you took several random pictures from this book and saw them on their own with no explanation you’d think that they were from completely different countries. Alpine forest next to cacti, Prehistoric paintings next to surrealist masterpieces, Roman aqueducts and medieval castles next to the most modern buildings, Spain has it all. There are pictures of stores and cultural events, the serrano hams that are so normal in Spanish markets look exotic to everyone else. There are natural environments and human-made constructions, the one thing that all these photographs have in common is their high quality. The colors are beautiful and vivid. I lived in Spain for decades and, as much as I learned and visited, this volume featured many places that I hadn’t even heard of. The short texts accompanying the images are informative and fascinating. For armchair travelers, fans of history and readers who enjoy good photographs.
I chose to read this book and all opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased. Thank you, #NetGalley/#Amber Books.

Spain : by Claudia Martin. This is a beautiful book bursting with inspiring photographs of the best of Spain. Both the mainland and the islands. It is organised by region, and is wonderful to browse through. If you are interested in travel and want some ideas, this book will have you booking your ticket to some part of Spain. It would be perfect as a gift or as a coffee table book for picking up and dipping into for a bit of travel dreaming.