Experience Barcelona like a Local: on foot! Wander "Bar a's" ancient alleys and beachfront boulevards, savor the sunshine and sangria, and discover the city's hip hotspots and bohemian hangouts with Moon Barcelona Walks. This full-colour guide features: * Six customizable walks through the city's liveliest neighborhoods, including El Born, Gracia, Barceloneta, the Gothic Quarter, and more, with color-coded stops and turn-by-turn directions * Foldout maps of each route and a removable full-city map in a handy, portable guide * "Top Ten" lists for architecture, restaurants, Sunday activities, and nightlife, for visitors looking to hit the highlights * The top attractions and the best-kept local secrets: Browse designer boutiques and pop in to a trendy coffee shop, or stroll the beaches of Barceloneta to bask in the culture of an authentic fishing neighborhood. Marvel at the Sagrada Familia, or admire gothic architecture as you stroll the medieval streets of the historic barri. Walk through an old Olympic village, wander through Park Guell, and see the famed works of Picasso and Gaudi. Sip sangria by the beach, sample classic and modern tapas, and discover the hippest bars and clubs for a night on the town * Public transportation options, including the metro, bus, or bike rental *

Author Biography

Moon travel guidebooks are published by Avalon Travel, an imprint of Perseus Books, a Hachette Book Group company. Moon was founded by Bill Dalton in 1973 with the publication of his own legendary Indonesia Handbook, soon followed by Handbooks to Japan, the South Pacific, and Arizona. Moon specializes in guides to the United States, while also publishing books on Canada, Mexico, The Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Pacific. The Avalon Travel office is in Berkeley, California, and our authors call places all over the world home.