Review
"Benefit from a European city break with insider knowledge from Cadogan Guides."
--House and Garden Magazine (UK)
"It's difficult to praise the Cadogan books too highly¿good writing, amusing comment and invaluable advice." --The Independent (UK)
"Cadogan are the pick of the bunch." --Daily Telegraph (UK)
--House and Garden Magazine (UK)
"It's difficult to praise the Cadogan books too highly¿good writing, amusing comment and invaluable advice." --The Independent (UK)
"Cadogan are the pick of the bunch." --Daily Telegraph (UK)
Product Description
Whether travelers are planning their break to Barcelona in advance or want instant guidance
as they explore, Cadogan is the ideal companion. Barcelona's buzzing nightlife, tapas bars and restaurants come immediately into view with Cadogan's extensive, selective listings, and the sights and attractions are treated with refreshingly honest, well-informed, and deeply fascinating descriptions. Cadogan will take readers on a tour of Gaudí's revolutionary architecture; to the beach or a football match; around the Picasso Museum and Miró Foundation; and to the best tapas in town. Complete with cross-referenced maps that feature clearly all the listings and attractions, Cadogan's Barcelona is the only essential item of luggage.
as they explore, Cadogan is the ideal companion. Barcelona's buzzing nightlife, tapas bars and restaurants come immediately into view with Cadogan's extensive, selective listings, and the sights and attractions are treated with refreshingly honest, well-informed, and deeply fascinating descriptions. Cadogan will take readers on a tour of Gaudí's revolutionary architecture; to the beach or a football match; around the Picasso Museum and Miró Foundation; and to the best tapas in town. Complete with cross-referenced maps that feature clearly all the listings and attractions, Cadogan's Barcelona is the only essential item of luggage.
From the Back Cover
Barcelona is a city bursting with brash style and a giddy sense of fun - designer galleries, boutiques and cafes squeeze into its maze of medieval streets, swirling Modernista architecture swings from lamppost to rooftop, and late-night bodegas, tapas bars and clubs regularly see in the dawn. And it doesn't end there - take your pick from superb art collections, peaceful parks, and Gaudi's extraordinary cathedral, the Sagrada Familia.
This guide is packed with ideas for everything from a romantic weekend, shopping till you drop or getting to grips with Gaudi. It takes you off the tourist trail to the Barcelona only the locals know - from ancient street markets to hidden tapas bars.
Our expert authors give the lowdown on the city, from the stately Eixample to the winding streets of the old town. There are over 80 hotels, 100 restaurants, 70 bars and 50 tapas bars, plus clubs, music venues and festivals - all personally reviewed.
To help you find every sight and recommendation in the guide there are over 20 detailed maps, plus 14 pages of full-color maps with grid-references as well as guided walks and itineraries that take you on a bar crawl and reveal the city's Modernista architecture.
This guide is packed with ideas for everything from a romantic weekend, shopping till you drop or getting to grips with Gaudi. It takes you off the tourist trail to the Barcelona only the locals know - from ancient street markets to hidden tapas bars.
Our expert authors give the lowdown on the city, from the stately Eixample to the winding streets of the old town. There are over 80 hotels, 100 restaurants, 70 bars and 50 tapas bars, plus clubs, music venues and festivals - all personally reviewed.
To help you find every sight and recommendation in the guide there are over 20 detailed maps, plus 14 pages of full-color maps with grid-references as well as guided walks and itineraries that take you on a bar crawl and reveal the city's Modernista architecture.
About the Author
Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls are passionate about Europe and have written over 30 books for Cadogan, including several in the Spain series. They have lived all over Europe, but are currently settled in an idyllic farmhouse surrounded by vineyards in the Lot Valley, France.
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'Barcelona, curled languidly around its Mediterranean bay, seems designed for lovers: the broad avenues of Las Ramblas or the Passeig de Gràcia are made for strolling hand-in-hand, the tiny café tables dotted around the squares are perfect for two, fiery sunsets punctuated by the giddy spires of the Sagrada Família provide a movie-set backdrop, and the endless sun, sea and palm trees of the harbour seem to demand a partner to share them with.'
