Golden sun-kissed beaches, dreamy seascapes, ancient ruins and awe-inspiring art Mediterranean Europe is a visual and sensual feast. Visit once, and you ll be hooked for life. Duncan Garwood, Lonely Planet WriterOur PromiseYou can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage, and you can rely on us to tell it like we see it.Inside This Book 16 authors48 weeks of on-the-ground research164 maps47,600 km of glistening coastlineInspirational photosClear, easy-to-use mapsIn-depth backgroundAt-a-glance practical infoComprehensive planning toolsEasy-to-read layout