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. I’ve been to Barcelona several times, spending a total of nearly six months in the city. My most recent trip was just a few months ago! 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. Colour-coded places chapters with detailed coverage of places and sights, presented in a points-of-interest structure

Essential pre-departure information including Barcelona entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more. 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 What's New featuretaps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas our writers have uncoveredCarefully 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. Extensive recommendations for accommodation, restaurants, shops and leisure activities for all budgets 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

Although 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. 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. Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning La Seu and the spectacular Casa Batlló. Extensive practical travel information including getting there, getting around, climate information, safety tips, accommodation explanations, food & drink advice and shopping essentials Convenient pull-out Barcelona map(included in print version), plus over 26 colour neighbourhood mapsThere are so many Barcelona guide books on the market that it can feel impossible to choose the best guidebook for your trip to the Catalonian capital. It’s no secret that I love Barcelona! Don’t miss my NEW list of the twenty-five best things to do in Barcelona. Insight Guides actually publishes two Barcelona travel guide books. In addition to Experience Barcelona (noted above), they offer a more traditional guidebook called Explore Barcelona. 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. You can expect the book to open with an overview of the city. The next section will feature themed walking tours based on interests like architecture, food, history and family travel, and the bulk of the book will be neighborhood-specific walking tours with easy-to-follow maps, highlights of lesser-known sights along the route, and suggestions about where to stop for food, drinks and shopping along the way. Although the most recent edition was published in 2014, I believe that nearly all of the information you’ll find in this book will still be up-to-date today.

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. I narrowed down my list to a select few must-buy Barcelona guidebooks, lots of guides that need only be borrowed from your local library, and even some guidebooks that you can simply skip altogether. I guarantee that you’ll find the perfect travel guide book(s) for your trip on my list! Lonely Planet Barcelona – The Overall Best Barcelona Travel Guide for Every Kind of Traveler Buy, borrow or skip? It depends on your travel style. Budget travelers can skip this Barcelona guide book, mid-range travelers might want to borrow it to plan for a few splurges during their Barcelona visit, and luxury travelers will want to invest in this one so that they don’t have to sort through budget traveler hotspots like hostels and fast food restaurants. Frommer’s EasyGuide to Barcelona and Madrid – The Best Barcelona Guidebook for People Who Just Can’t Be Bothered All guides published from January 2021 are printed on paper from responsible sources verified to meet FSC’s strict environmental and social standards The majority of the Insight Guides Explore Barcelona guidebook is divided into suggested walking routes, including two possible routes through the Barri Gotic, walks along the waterfront and Barcelona’s beaches, and even a football-themed walking tour. Some of the routes travel further outside the city, including to Sitges and Figueres, and vehicles are required for these Catalonia tours.

Insight Guides Experience Barcelona – One of the Best Barcelona Travel Guides for People Who Are Too Cheap to Buy a Barcelona Guidebook

Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for hitting the tapas trail or chilling on one of the city beaches.

Cultural insightsgive you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics

Frommer’s EasyGuide to Barcelona and Madrid – The Best Barcelona Guidebook for People Who Just Can’t Be Bothered