Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter features fascinating insights into Barcelona, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.

To get ready for my next trip to Barcelona, I sat down with a bottle glass of Rioja and ten different Barcelona guidebooks, reading each one from cover to cover and making notes not just on what I wanted to see and do in the city, but also what I liked about each publisher’s Barcelona city guide. All guides published from January 2021 are printed on paper from responsible sources verified to meet FSC’s strict environmental and social standards Convenient pull-out Barcelona map(included in print version), plus over 26 colour neighbourhood mapsAlthough many guidebooks have their roots in helping budget travelers make the most of their limited budgets, Fodor’s Travel has been in operation since 1949 (when international travel was the domain of the truly wealthy) and has always appealed to a more well-heeled type of traveler. NEW pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' cardwith wi-fi, ATM and transport info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel

Buy, borrow or skip? Borrow the Eyewitness Travel Barcelona & Catalonia from the library… but be careful, because it will be impossible to resist booking a trip to Barcelona when you’re done reading! Eyewitness Travel Top 10 Barcelona 2021 – The Best Barcelona Guidebook for Travelers with a Short Attention Span Cultural insightsgive you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning La Seu and the spectacular Casa Batlló. A companion to the previous title, the Eyewitness Travel Top 10 Barcelonais another interesting option for some pre-travel inspiration. Laid out more like a magazine than a traditional guidebook, this small book is full of fast-reading snippets and eye-catching photos that skim over just about everything that Barcelona has to offer, without going into too much depth about any one topic. 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.Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, to help to find the best places in Barcelona, matching different needs. 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. What's New featuretaps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas our writers have uncovered