LibGuides: Study Abroad: Spain

Featured Books

Galicia: Footprint Handbook by Andy Symington
Call Number: 914.610484 Sy64g
A new travel guide to Galicia, including Santiago de Compostela and the coastline.
Iberia by James A. Michener
Call Number: 914.6 M58
A classic travelogue and introduction to the culture and history of Spain, by a Pulitzer-Prize-winning novelist who lived and traveled there for decades-- written in the 1960s, but still widely read today.
Spain from a Backpack
A collection of first-hand accounts from travelers to different parts of Spain, including Madrid, Barcelona and Andalusia.

News and Media

RTVE
The Spanish national radio and TV broadcaster, with streaming news, sports, entertainment and cultural programming.
El Correo Gallego
Daily newspaper for Santiago de Compostela and the region of Galicia.
El País
Spain's most widely-read daily newspaper.
Weather
The current weather in Santiago de Compostela, via the Weather Channel.

Language Resources

Duolingo Spanish
Fun and free Spanish learning program that uses short, game-like exercises to build language skills. Highly recommended!
Audiria
A collection of podcasts and audio clips for practicing Spanish phrases, vocabulary and grammar.

Pilot Guide to Madrid

Galicia: Esta Es Mi Tierra

Hosted and narrated by Manuel Rivas and filmed in his native Galicia, this program showcases the work of the prize-winning Spanish journalist and author of the novel, The Carpenter’s Pencil.

Travel and Tourism Resources

BBC Spain Country Profile
Spain facts, leaders, and media.
CDC Travelers Information
CDC sponsored site containing health tips for traveling and living in Spain.
CIA World Factbook : Spain
Spain facts: geography, people and society, government, economy, energy, communications, transportation, and military.
Embassy of the United States : Spain
Spain profile via the Embassy of the United States.

WGSN Resources

WGSN Madrid City by City Results

WGSN is a fashion forecasting resource that offers photographss of runways, and street style, from around the world and city by city guides. Their city by city guides allows you to became an insider and in the know of the places to eat, shop, and what to see around the city. You can also download the city guides as PDFs.

Books set in Spain

Off the Road: A Modern-Day Walk Down the Pilgrim's Route into Spain by Jack Hitt
Call Number: 914.610483 H638o
For Whom the Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway
Call Number: 813 H37fo