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This eBook offering is an excerpt of Lonely Planet's latest Spain guide book and includes:

• "Barcelona" chapter

• "Understanding Spain & Survival Guide" chapter

• "Need to know" Chapter

• Barcelona map

Barcelona is Spain's most cosmopolitan city and one of the Mediterranean's busiest ports. Restaurants, bars and clubs heave year-round and its beaches are packed in summer.

This guide is the result of research by dedicated authors and local experts who immersed themselves in Barcelona, finding unique experiences, and sharing practical and honest advice, so you come away informed and amazed. This guide includes up-to-date reviews of the best places to stay, eat, sights, cultural information, maps, transport tips and a few best kept secrets – all the essentials to get to the heart of Barcelona.

Coverage includes: Itineraries, History, Planning, Tours, Sights, Activities, Walking Tour, Sleeping, Eating, Drinking, Entertainment, Shopping, Gay & Lesbian Info, Sitges, Montserrat and Penedès Wine Country

Lonely Planet's Spain guide is researched and written by: Anthony Ham, Josephine Quintero, Stuart Butler, Damien Simonis, Brendan Sainsbury, John Noble, Zora O'Neill, Miles Roddis

Check out Lonely Planet's other eBook guides including Spain, and our Barcelona iPhone app.