Barcelona Travel Guide [Paperback]

Globetrotter (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 1997 | Series: Globetrotter Guides

Barcelona's highlights include a medieval Gothic quarter, a funfair perched on the Tibidabo mountain, and a promenade leading right into the city. This guide introduces the history, people, culture and economy of Barcelona, and then focuses on the worthwhile sights and places of interest to visit. Areas covered include the best of nearby Costa Brava, the "cava" wine country to the south and Catalunya's Port Aventura theme park. The tourist attractions are star-graded with itineraries and excursions recommended and the guide is colour-coded for ease of reference.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

This user-friendly travel map has been specifically designed for visitors as a practical and informative guide to Barcelona. More than just a map, it includes a detailed street plan of the city center and large-scale projections of popular tourist destinations. It also includes places of interest, hotels and national parks, highlighted scenic routes, regional climate chart, full color photographs, language tips as well as a concise place names index. (5 x 10 folded, charts, regional maps, color photos)

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About the Author

Sue Bryant is a travel journalist, based in London, who has travelled extensively throughout Spain and written widely on the country for the Daily Telegraph, Travel Weekly and many contract and consumer magazines. --This text refers to the Map edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Globetrotter; 1st edition (March 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 185368872X
• ISBN-13: 978-1853688720
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 5.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,556,788 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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