National Geographic Traveler: Barcelona, 3rd Edition

by Damien Simonis

All the travel experts agree—consumers want more and different experiences from travel than they did in the past. They want to deeply understand their destination before they go, feel a meaningful connection to the place while there, and return home feeling enriched and ready to share their experiences with others. With these trends in mind, and the results of extensive, proprietary market research, National Geographic Traveler has been enhanced with engaging new features and a contemporary redesign.

Each guide begins with an introduction that enables the traveler to sample a bit of the culture, history, and attractions before they go and plan the trip based on their own interests and length of stay. Travelers can immerse themselves in active, in-country "Experiences" and "Off-the-Beaten-Path Excursions" they won't find anywhere else, like visiting a family in a South African township or learning to cook Maori cuisine with a renowned New Zealand chef. Other new features, such as "Insider Tips" from National Geographic photographers, writers, and experts, as well as "Not-To-Be-Missed" lists ensure that each person's visit will be one-of-a-kind and memorable.

To make the most of these and all the other great new features, the guides' design has been simplified, opened up, and enhanced with easy-to-read tinted sections. Gorgeous color photographs, high-quality maps, and the popular walking and driving tours are still highlights of our crisp, new look. To complete the update, our new covers boast a striking, single image of the destination, along with the clear National Geographic branding that signifies quality, trust, and all the best in travel.

With more than a century of travel expertise, new content, and a new look, National Geographic Traveler is the right guide at the right time—poised to meet the changing needs of today's traveler better than ever and better than anyone.

Barcelona is unique in its architecture and art, from Gothic to Gaudi and Picasso to Miro. Don’t miss flamenco classes!

Genres: Nonfiction

272 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2002

Reviews

[Kristýna · Rating 2 out of 5]

For sure there were plenty of useful information regarding the city. The style of the author, unfortunately was so boring. It could also be the translator, but it takes me a lot of time. Still I am looking forward to my trip, but in case you read it for the first time the destination could seems boring and unattractive.

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ottima guida, con percorsi a piedi molto dettagliati e divisa per quartieri.
Belle foto e utilissime le informazioni.

[Hannie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Goede reisgids met gedetailleerde informatie. Er staan ook een aantal interessante wandelingen in. Plus nog wat uitstapjes buiten de stad. Zeker meenemen als je de stad gaat bezoeken. Een nadeel is dat de reisgids vrij zwaar is vergeleken met andere reisgidsen. Niet zo fijn om de hele dag in je rugzak mee te nemen.

[Shawn Bird · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful resource, rich with photos and maps. We stayed in el Ravel and it wasn't nearly as scary as portrayed here, though. Nice to have after the trip to reminisce, as well as for planning beforehand.