[john70t]

I've read these publications which might be helpfull:
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/europe/spain All the language basics to get around.
http://www.ricksteves.com/plan/destinations/spain/spain_menu.htm Has some non-touristy highlights.
http://www.insightguides.co&sort=SORT_DATE%2FD&m=2&dc=2m/insight/display.asp?K=183541594047849&sf_01=CTITLE&st_01=Northern+Spain Plenty of pics and good overview of areas