Days are long in Barcelona, the morning extends until well after midday, with lunch starting around 2pm, and the late opening hours mean the afternoon merges into evening. With all of this time on your hands you want to make the most of it, and the Eyewitness Travel to Barcelona and Catalonia will help you to make the most of your time and your trip. Find out intimate details about each of the cities and what to do and see. Don't miss the feature called Four Great Days in Barcelona. Each day maps out an itinerary ranging from Gaudi Greats to Family Fun. Apart from photos, illustrations, and maps, this guide includes information on local customs, currency, medical services, and transportation.

Table of Contents

• Introducing Barcelona and Catalonia
• Four Great Days in Barcelona
• Putting Barcelona and Catalonia on the Map
• A Portrait of Catalonia
• Catalonia through the Year
• The History of Catalonia
• Barcelona Area By Area
• Barcelona at a Glance
• Old Town
• Eixample
• Montjuïc
• Further Afield
• Three Guided Walks
• Catalonia
• Lleida, Andorra, Girona, Barcelona Province, Tarragona
• Travellers’ Needs
• Where to Stay
• Restaurants, Cafes and Bars
• Shopping in Barcelona
• Entertainment in Barcelona
• Outdoor Activities
• Survival Guide
• Practical Information
• Travel Information
• Acknowledgments