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The Rough Guide to Barcelona: Travel Guide eBook
About this book
This Barcelona guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. This Barcelona guidebook covers: The Ramblas; Barri GĂłtic; El Raval; Sant Pere, La Ribera and Ciutadella; The waterfront; MontjuĂŻc; Dreta de l'Eixample; Esquerra de l'Eixample; Sagrada FamĂlia and Glòries; GrĂ cia, Park GĂźell and Horta; Les Corts, Pedralbes and SarriĂ -Sant Gervasi; Tibidabo and Parc de Collserola; Out of the city.Inside this Barcelona travel book, you'll find:
- A wide range of sights â Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks
- Itinerary examples â created for different time frames or types of trip
- Practical information â how to get to Barcelona, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and more
- Author picks and things not to miss in Barcelona â La Pedrera, city beaches, a tapas tour, Camp Nou, FundaciĂł Joan MirĂł, La Seu, Transbordador Aeri, Tibidabo, Casa BatllĂł, La Boqueria, Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC), The Ramblas, Park GĂźell, Museu Picasso, Sagrada FamĂlia, Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona (MACBA)
- Insider recommendations â tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots
- When to go to Barcelona â high season, low season, climate information and festivals
- Where to go â a clear introduction to Barcelona with key places and a handy overview
- Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences â regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needs
- Places to eat, drink and stay â hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels
- Practical info at each site â hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges
- Colour-coded mapping â with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife
- Background information for connoisseurs â history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity
- Essential Spanish, Catalan dictionary and glossary of local terms
- Fully updated post-COVID-19
The guide provides a comprehensive and rich selection of places to see and things to do in Barcelona, as well as great planning tools. It's the perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground.
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Table of contents
- Introduction to Barcelona
- Sustainable travel
- Basics
- La Rambla
- Barri Gòtic
- El Raval
- Sant Pere, La Ribera and Ciutadella
- The waterfront
- MontjuĂŻc
- Dreta de lâEixample
- Esquerra de lâEixample
- Sagrada FamĂlia and Glòries
- GrĂ cia, Park GĂźell and Horta
- Les Corts, Pedralbes and SarriĂ -Sant Gervasi
- Tibidabo and Parc de Collserola
- Out of the city
- Accommodation
- Eating
- Drinking and nightlife
- Arts and culture
- LGBTQ+ Barcelona
- Festivals and events
- Sports and outdoor activities
- Shopping
- Childrenâs Barcelona
- Contexts
- Small print