Barcelona barely has time to take down the bunting between its rollicking festivals — when there isn't an all night fiesta happening on the street, there's more likely a party on the beach (only 10 minutes away) and never any shortage of action in its clubs and bars. Gentler pursuits are also myriad: the city's museums have got it all covered from Picasso and Miro to perfume and an outstanding aquarium. Its galleries are among the most avant-garde in Europe, and its history writ large in the churches and perfectly preserved medieval alleyways of the Barri Gotic. Time Out's local journalists give travelers the inside scoop on where to stay, eat, shop and what to see. Suggested day-trips to coast, country, and city are also included.

An essential handbook for any visitor to Spain's most colorful city, this Time Out guide is packed with critical and up-to-the-minute details on the city's sights, arts, and entertinment. It includes information on accommodations, clubs, restaurants, fiestas and festivals, and trips out of the city to mountains, beaches, and villages of Catalonia. color maps. Color and b&w photos throughout.

The Time Out Barcelona City Guide unveils the best kept secrets of the Med's most engaging destination. Unparalleled in its enthusiasm for a good time, Barcelona barely has time to take down the bunting between its rollicking festivals. When there isn't an all-night fiesta on the street, there's more than likely a party on the beach and never any shortage of action in its clubs and bars. All of this takes place in a perfect climate and against a backdrop of mind-blowing modernista architecture and a cityscape as varied as any. Gentler pursuits are also myriad; Barcelona's museums have got it all covered from Picasso to perfume, it's galleries are among the most avant-garde in Europe and its history writ large in the churches and perfectly preserved medieval alleyways of the Barri Gotic. Key features Written by an unrivalled network of local experts to give visitors the very best city experience Chapters are arranged by area with colour coding and a local map for each section, helping readers navigate the guide and the city with ease Hundreds of hand-picked restaurants, cafes and bars that have been visited and reviewed anonymously by critics who pay their own way A range of magazine-style feature articles really help readers get a feel for the local vibe, main attractions and brilliant itineraries Includes a pull-out city map to help visitors navigate their way between the sights

Barcelona barely has time to take down the bunting between its rollicking festivals-when there isn't an all night fiesta happening on the street, there's more likely a party on the beach ( only ten minutes away) and never any shortage of action in its clubs and bars. Gentler pursuits are also myriad: the city's museums have got it all coverd from Picasso and Miro to perfume and an outstanding aquarium.It's galleries are among the most avant garde in Europe and its history written large in the churches and perfectly preserved medieval alleyways of the Barri Gotic. Time Out's local journalists give you the inside scoop on where to stay, eat, shop and what to see. Suggested day-trips to coast, country and city are also included in the guide.

A revised guide to Barcelona which concentrates as much on the bars, clubs and restaurants as it does on museums and galleries. It also provides a full guide to the city's wonderful architecture.

Providing the visitor with in-depth, authoritative coverage of the Catalan capital, this guide contains information on where to stay and eat and includes details on restaurants, bars, museums, art galleries and nightlife. It is researched and written by Barcelona residents themselves.

An endless cycle of festivals, with extraordinary architecture and a good climate as a backdrop, make Barcelona an exuberant city. It has something for everyone, from world-class restaurants, museums and beaches to a lively street-life. This guide provides an in-depth view of Barcelona and advises on where to stay, where to eat, where to shop and what to see.