With every major sight and listing highlighted, the pull-out map makes on-the-ground navigation easy. Barcelona has plenty of flat ground for the casual sightseeing cyclist, but is surrounded by hills for those who want a challenge.

Reservations are recommended (online or via phone), seating is indoors, and guests must adhere to a smart dress code. I couldn’t possibly make a list of Barcelona guide books without mentioning the National Geographic Walking Barcelona.Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH).

The service is suitable for small or large groups, for couples and for families and includes visits to the city's museums, attractions and famous monuments as well going out for some tapas and vermouth! The FGC is a network of trains in Barcelona and the surrounding suburbs which connects the city to other towns in Catalonia.

Practical travel guide to Barcelona featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in Barcelona. First, there are suggested itineraries for one-, two-, three- and four-day visits to the city, then this guidebook delves into Barcelona’s top attractions (with the Picasso Museum and Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia scoring the highest points), walking routes, hotels and restaurants. Buoyed by the influx of interest and investment that the Games bring, the city’s urban landscape was transformed, and displayed proudly for the world to see. Read more about the condition Very Good: A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition. It's striking appearance takes inspiration from nature, and was the famed architect's most advanced approach to a building.

One of the most iconic buildings in the city, the W Hotel's distinct, curved silhouette sits right where the sand meets the sea. Accommodations feature striking views of the property's immaculate gardens and the nearby Casa Batlló. From gothic churches and centuries-old taverns to dizzying skyscrapers and ritzy cocktail bars, Catalonia is a constant contradiction.Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement and Your California Privacy Rights. Although Rick Steves managed to cram 120 pages of information into his Spain Travel Guide, that isn’t all he says to say about Barcelona.

But don’t let that name fool you – this is another of the all-in-one guides, which has information on everything from the average cost of taxis to travelling with disabilities. However, you can be sure that your private guide will only speak in English and will be available at the time you require, (unless they are already booked with someone else). Its art museums — including ones honouring Picasso and his fellow free-thinker Joan Miró — are exceptional, and there’s much for families to do. Be sure to check out the property's unique spiral staircase, built in 1957 — it's the only one of its kind in Europe. And while Barça has no shortage of things to see and do, the city imparts a distinct sense of relaxation on those who pass through.Big mistake: similar to New York’s Meatpacking District, this ex-industrial area has been transformed. Carefully planned routes covering the best of Barcelona give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip. INTERACTIVE POINTS OF INTEREST on the maps showing public bus stops, metro, restaurants, pubs, hotels, hospitals, museums, theatres, and many others. El Raval — gentrified and trendy here, ramshackle there — pairs eclectic apartments and ubiquitous Airbnbs with opulent residences such as Hotel España Ramblas*, a revamped Modernista icon.