Marco Polo Pocket Guide Barcelona: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips
Explore Barcelona with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the city's trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, and a summary of all the festivals and events that take place. Let Marco Polo show you all this wonderful city has to offer...
Inside this guide you will find:
Insider Tips - we show you the hidden gems and little-known secrets that offer a real insight into the city. Savour delicious Catalan tapas, wander winding paths between bridges and fountains or discover architectural jewels and breath-taking art collections
Best of - find the best things to do if you're travelling on a budget, the best things to do with the kids, the best things to do if it rains and the best things to do if you're looking for an authentic Barcelona experience
Sightseeing - all of the top sights are organised by areas of the city so you can easily plan your day
Discovery Tours - 4 specially tailored walking tours that will get you to the heart of Barcelona. See the impressive basilica, explore the labyrinth of Gothic streets, enjoy glorious views or soak up the sunshine with a perfect paella. You can experience Barcelona's unique charm, green oases, hand-picked restaurants and the best local activities with these personal tours
Barcelona in full-colour - Marco Polo Pocket Guide Barcelona includes full-colour photos throughout the guide bringing the city to life offering you a real taste of what you can see and enjoy on your trip
Get in the holiday mood - before even leaving home, get in to the holiday mood with Marco Polo's spotify playlist featuring songs related to the travel destination along with the best apps, blogs, film and book recommendations
Pull-out map - a handy, pull-out map is included so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour
Useful Spanish phrases - the essential words and phrases are included to help you get by.
Experience the Mediterranean lifestyle in countless bars, cafes and restaurants in this lively Catalan metropolis that is both ultra-modern and steeped in tradition and history. If you're interested in art and culture, you will be amazed by the city's extraordinarily well-preserved Gothic quarter, its fine examples of Catalan Art Nouveau (Modernisme), and its award-winning post-modern structures.
Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Barcelona to show you around this fabulous city. The comprehensive coverage and unique insights will ensure you experience everything Barcelona has to offer and more. The special tips, personal insights and unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip - just arrive and enjoy.
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Höhe: 187 mm
Breite: 105 mm
Dicke: 14 mm
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978-1-914515-53-8 (9781914515538)
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Marco Polo Top Highlights
2 Top 10 highlights
Best Of
8 ... when it rains
9 ... on a budget
10 ... with children
11 ... classic experiences
Get to know Barcelona
14 Discover Barcelona
19 At a glance
20 Understand Barcelona
23 True or false
26 Sightseeing
30 Barri Gotic
35 Sant Pere, Santa Caterina & La Ribera
39 Eixample
46 Raval & La Rambla
48 Barceloneta & the ports
52 Montjuic & Poble Sec
55 Other sights
62 Around Barcelona
64 Eating & Drinking
82 Shopping
94 Nightlife
Active & Relaxed
110 Sport & wellness
114 Festivals & events
116 Sleep well
Discovery Tours
122 Barcelona at a glance
126 A stroll through the Ribera quarter
129 To the top of Montjuic
132 Sun, sea & sand
Good to know
136 Holiday Basics
Arrival, Getting around, Emergencies, Essentials, Weather
144 Words & Phrases in
Catalan
Don't be lost for words
146 Holiday Vibes
Books, films, music & blogs
148 Travel Pursuit
Marco Polo's holiday quiz
150 Index & Credits
152 Dos and Don'ts!
How to avoid slip-ups & blunders