Publisher's Synopsis
Expanded Coverage: New shopping coverage highlights the top neighborhoods to boutique-hop, complete with illustrations, maps, and spots for refueling. Craft studios, jewelry shop, and pastry emporiums are covered in addition to Barcelona's cutting-edge design. Nightlife is revamped to include a lively mix of tapas bars and clubs that tempt readers to keep Spain's late-night hours. A new illustrated feature on the Basque Country brings to life the Bilbao coverage in our Side Trips chapter. Illustrated Features: Gaudì's riveting masterpiece, La Sagrada Familia, is captured in both sweeping full-page photos and detailed close-ups. Another Gaudì feature covers all of his bright and bombastic landmarks around the city, including a walk that connects several major monuments. A seven-page illustrated feature on Spanish wine gives our readers a primer on great sips. Spotlights throughout the guide featuring tapas, wine bars, the Boqueria market, and the city's best beaches give travelers an unparalleled sense of Barcelona. Indispensable Trip Planning Tools: Tips on when to visit each neighborhood and the city's major monuments, how and where to order the best Spanish wine, and which beaches are best for sunbathing versus surfing all help our readers navigate the city. And our city walk leads readers from the well-trafficked Rambla to the little gourmet counter of Quim de la Boqueria. Discerning Recommendations: Fodor's Barcelona, 4th Edition offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife. "Word of Mouth" quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable insights. Pullout Map: A handy take-along map provides added value, giving travelers essential information about top attractions, walking tours, and nearby dining so they can travel with confidence.
