See Barcelona with Fresh Eyes - Your Year-Round Companion for Curious Newcomers and Return Visitors Alike. Forget what you think you know about Barcelona. City Stories: Barcelona Seasons is not your typical travel guide to Barcelona - it's an atmospheric and deeply personal journey through one of Europe's most complex cities. Whether it's your first or tenth visit, this guide reveals the creative chaos, quiet corners and cultural contrasts that define the capital across the seasons. Written by a Rough Guides author who explored every location herself, this is your invitation to experience a more authentic, surprising side of Barcelona. Beautifully designed and full of inspiration, it's also the perfect gift book for Barcelona lovers. - A Guide That Moves With the Seasons - Explore Barcelona through the year - each chapter captures the city's mood, from light-soaked markets and riverside bars to festivals and wild fiestas. - Made for Newcomers and Return Travellers - Whether you're a first-time visitor or searching for a Barcelona travel guide for repeat travellers, this book helps you uncover the city's unexpected layers through walks, cultural oddities, parks and stories. - Written by a Rough Guides Author Who's Been There - This isn't a second-hand list of recommendations - every place was personally visited by the author. Expect honest, practical insights. - A Refreshing Alternative to Traditional Travel Guides - Forget generic itineraries. This Barcelona guide focuses on lived experience, off-the-beaten-path discoveries, and the vivid contrasts that make this city fascinating. - Discover the City Seasonally - From springtime picnics in lush parks to twilight beer gardens and winter walks, each season brings its own unique atmosphere, traditions and surprising moments. - A Thoughtful Gift and Timeless Keepsake - With its elegant design and enduring charm, this book makes a beautiful present for Barcelona-lovers. See Barcelona differently - one season, one story, one adventure at a time. Add City Stories: Barcelona Seasons to your shelf, suitcase or gift list, and discover a city that's constantly shifting, always ready to reveal something new.
Rough Guides are written by expert authors who are passionate about both writing and travel. They have detailed knowledge of the areas they write about--having either traveled extensively or lived there--and their expertise shines through on every page. It's priceless information, delivered with wit and insight, providing the down-to-earth, honest read that is the hallmark of Rough Guides. Amy Hopkins has spent over a decade telling stories from around the world. An award-winning travel editor and former magazine journalist, she joined Rough Guides in 2021 and has written books covering destinations from Middlesbrough to the Moon.
