Fodor's Barcelona: with highlights of Catalonia

by Fodor's Travel Publications Inc.

Ready to experience Barcelona? The experts at Fodor’s are here to help. Fodor’s Barcelona travel guide is packed with customizable itineraries with top recommendations, detailed maps of Barcelona, and exclusive tips from locals. Whether you want to explore Gaudí's La Sagrada Família, stroll La Rambla, or lounge on sun-drenched Mediterranean beaches, this user-friendly guidebook will help you plan it all out. Our local writers vet every recommendation to ensure that you not only make the most of your time, but that you also have all the most up-to-date and essential information you need to plan the perfect trip.
This new edition has been FULLY-REDESIGNED with a new layout and beautiful images for more intuitive travel planning! Fodor’s Barcelona • AN ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE GUIDE that visually captures the top highlights of Barcelona. • SPECTACULAR COLOR PHOTOS AND FEATURES throughout, including special features on Gaudí, La Sagrada Familia, and the Wines of Spain. • INSPIRATIONAL “BEST OF” LISTS identify the best things to see, do, eat, drink, and more. • MULTIPLE ITINERARIES for various trip lengths help you maximize your time. • MORE THAN 20 DETAILED MAPS AND A FREE PULLOUT MAP help you plot your itinerary and navigate confidently. • EXPERT RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS offer options for every taste. • TRIP PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS guides to getting around, saving money and time, beating the crowds; basic Spanish phrases; and a calendar of festivals and events. • LOCAL INSIDER ADVICE tells you where to find under-the-radar gems, along with the best walking tours. • HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL OVERVIEWS add perspective and enrich your travels. • CURATED SIDETRIPS to Girona, Figueres, Cadaques, Montserrat, Sitges, and Valencia help you build out your trip to experience some incredible Spanish coastal towns, museums, and must-see attractions within easy reach of Barcelona. • La Rambla, The Barri Gòtic, El Raval, Sant Pere, La Ribera, La Ciutadella, Barceloneta, The Eixample, Gràcia, Upper Barcelona, Sarrià, Pedralbes, Montjuïc, Girona, Figueres, Cadaques, Montserrat, Sitges, and Valencia, Barcelona’s restaurant scene, Barcelona’s cafes and tapas bars, Barcelona’s beaches, Park Güell, The Boqueria Market, Museu Picasso, Santa Maria del Mar Basilica, Palau de la Música Catalana, Casa Batló and the Manzana de la Discòrdia, and more. ABOUT FODOR'S Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. Planning on visiting Spain? Check out Fodor’s Essential Spain. This edition is printed on sustainably sourced paper.

Genres: Travel, Reference, Nonfiction

320 pages, Paperback

First published March 11, 2003

About the author

Fodor's Travel Publications is a United States-based producer of English-language travel guides and online tourism information. It was founded by Hungarian Eugene Fodor in 1936.
Fodor’s was acquired by Random House in 1986 and sold to Internet Brands in 2016.

Reviews

[Conan Tigard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Barcelona is full of enough information to keep you busy for a year on your trip to Spain. The maps are fantastic and this guide is very well laid out, making it easy to find the information you require. Obviously, Barcelona has a lot of offer the traveler, the only question is: Will you be prepared for your experience? My favorite thing that the book tells you to do is to get lost. That is when the real adventure begins. Don't take me wrong, it is important to have an itinerary, but give yourself time to explore by wandering aimlessly around. You may just stumble upon a jewel of Barcelona that is not listed in this book.

All I know is that if I were heading out to Barcelona, I would definitely plan my trip by using Fador's Barcelona as my guide.

[Tammy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked how in depth the book was with information and background about Barcelona. At one point, it was truly overwhelming but for me, it was a great introduction into the Catalan culture and it's picturesque landmarks. I did a few hours of research before committing to certain guide books and I found this and the Rough Guide to Barcelona to be the best at organizing essential information. Not to mention, the beautiful colored pictures throughout the book helped to whet my appetite even further. However, if you plan to travel to Barcelona, DO NOT rely on the map given in this book but I did find the map of the Metro system very handy as you cannot find this anywhere in the train station. My recommendation is to map out your route on Google Maps before you go off on a trip as I was able to find recommended restaurants within a matter or minutes. I wished that this guide book provided more information about places off the beaten path and found that certain districts of Barcelona in this book were not covered very well or not updated. Lastly, I found the recommended restaurant list to be lacking as they do not provide any of the traditional Catalan cuisine or famous restaurants in general. Overall, I found this guide book to be very helpful in planning my trip to Barcelona and providing me with some insight into the culture.

[Lucy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very informative esp for those who are travelling or wanting to learn more about the destination