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... 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. Marco Polo Barcelona Pocket Guide includes: 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. 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.
Marco Polo was the original, trailblazing 'tourist'. Born around 1254 into a wealthy Venetian merchant family, at the age of 17 he embarked on an epic journey to Asia and was one of the first westerners to visit China. When he returned he recorded his extensive travels by publishing a book which introduced Europeans to Central Asia and China, possibly the first 'travel guide' ever published! It is this pioneering spirit that drives us at Marco Polo to provide the best guides and maps to help you explore the world. We hope our guides and maps will inspire you to set off on your own adventures. Marcopologuides.com
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
