Tucked away on Gran Via, Altaïr is a bookshop specialising in world cultures and travel literature. More than just a bookshop, it’s a haven for curious minds, where knowledge unfolds through guidebooks, essays and literature that invite you to explore different lands, peoples and ways of life. Brimming with authenticity, it also offers cultural objects and a programme of talks and activities. Altaïr has become the largest travel bookshop in Europe, with a carefully curated selection designed to prepare you for every adventure from the very first page.
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The bookshop takes its name from the brightest star in the constellation Aquila – a nod to the sense of direction every traveller needs.
