Description:

• A wide range of sights – off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks
• Itinerary examples – created for different time frames or types of trip
• Practical information – how to get to Barcelona, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling w/children, sports and outdoor activities and more
• Things not to miss in Barcelona – La Pedrera, city beaches, a tapas tour, Camp Nou, Fundació Joan Miró, La Seu, Transbordador Aeri, Tibidabo, Casa Batlló, La Boqueria, Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC), The Ramblas, Park Güell, Museu Picasso, Sagrada Família, Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona 
• Insider recommendations – tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots
• When to go – high season, low season, climate information and festivals 
• Where to go – introduction to Barcelona with key places and a handy overview 
• Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences – highlights, sights and places for different types of travelers, with experiences matching different needs
• Places to eat, drink and stay – hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels
• Practical info at each site – hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges
• Colour-coded mapping – with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife
• Background info – history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity
• Essential Spanish, Catalan dictionary and glossary of local terms 

Updated edition Jul 2024