Any information published by Condé Nast Traveler is not intended as a substitute for medical advice, and you should not take any action before consulting with a healthcare professional. All the while, barrios beckon to either side: the Gothic Quarter’s twisting alleys and medieval cathedral; busy La Ribera, home to the Picasso Museum*; bar-lined El Born; and multicultural El Raval, its striking contemporary-art gallery MACBA* evidence of a red-light district that is now (mostly) respectable. The Experience Barcelona Insight Guidechecks those boxes, with brief discussions of the best things to do in Barcelona for lovers of art, history, family travel and gourmet dining, along with eight comprehensive explorations of the city’s most popular districts for visitors. This Eixample-based restaurant serves up creative Mediterranean cuisine in an intimate space, decorated with ceramics and light hues to honor the city — and was founded by the famous trio of chefs that used to helm El Bullu. Other information is generally the same, especially compared to the complete Rick Steves Spain guidebook, which includes nearly all the hotels, restaurants, and nitty-gritty practical advice for Barcelona and its day trips that you'll find in the city guidebook .

It’s an innovative and refreshing take on the traditional travel guide, split into various lists of five.Like most Barcelona guidebooks, the Rough Guide to Barcelonaopens with a general introduction to the city, then explores each popular neighborhood in some depth, and finally ends with a directory of hotels, restaurants, activities and other Barcelona travel essentials. Quieter the further north one ventures, all 5km of Barcelona’s clean, sandy beach were impressively installed before the 1992 Olympic Games. This cross between an illustrated map and whistle-stop city guide looks good enough to serve as a souvenir once your trip has come and gone, and would probably do well to be paired alongside a more comprehensive guide. From gothic churches and centuries-old taverns to dizzying skyscrapers and ritzy cocktail bars, Catalonia is a constant contradiction. Lonely Planet's Pocket Barcelona is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood.

Long-standing tapas dens or beachside chiringuitos (snack bars) emphasise simple but zesty fare, while masters of molecular gastronomy — Albert Adrià and the like — serve up remarkable delicacies in a sort of culinary channelling of Gaudí.The Rough Guide to Barcelona also includes details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information, as well as top time-saving tips, like a visual list of things not to miss in Barcelona, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip. It's full of color, dynamic shapes, split ceramics, innovative architecture, and lush gardens — and overlooks a vast swath of the beautiful city. Rough Guides' rundown of La Ribera, El Raval, Port Vell, Barceloneta's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Barcelona, even in a short time. The Perfect Choice:Lonely Planet's Pocket Barcelona, an easy-to-use guide filled with top experiences - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - that literally fits in your pocket. Designed by Folch Studio and edited by Kati Krause, the second edition of the Weird and Wonderful Guide to Barcelona was completely revised to make a visit to the city even more captivating.

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Under slick Pantone covers, these pocket-sized travel bibles unearth the hippest nightlife, the buzziest hotels, the coolest retail, the most influential art galleries and cultural spaces, the best in local design and the contemporary architecture that defines a city. Tourist info for must see attractions such as Catalunya Square, The Ramblas, Catalan Music Palace, Cathedral, Cathedral Square, Gothic Quarter, Sagrada Familia, Batlló House, Barcelona Metro, Passeig de Gràcia, Boqueria Market, Sant Jaume Square, Royal Square, Wax Museum, Monument to Columbus, Church of Santa Maria del Mar, Barceloneta, among others.

This only takes two or three minutes, and when you’re done, you’ll be able to access the entire, complete guidebook on your phone or tablet!This is a comprehensive sport climbing guidebook describing the extensive climbing to be had along the coast, and inland, to the west of Barcelona. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. I would also recommend it as a safe (and surprising) gift idea for friends and family heading to Barcelona.