Synopses & Reviews
Unparalleled in its enthusiasm for a good time, the city of Barcelona barely has time to take down the bunting between its rollicking festivals. When there isn't an all-night fiesta happening on the street, there's more than likely a party on the beach and never any shortage of action in its clubs and bars. All of this takes place in a perfect climate and against a backdrop of mind-blowing Modernista architecture and a cityscape as varied as any. Gentler pursuits are also myriad; the city's museums have got it all covered from Picasso to perfume, its galleries are among the most avant-garde in Europe, and its history is writ large in the churches and perfectly preserved medieval alleyways of the Barri Gòtic. Time Out Barcelona gives the lowdown on all the essentials: where to stay, where to eat, where to shop and what to see. Special sections include "Proud to be Catalan," the phenomenal resurgence of Catalonia's language and traditions after years of oppression; "Pillow Talk," the chicest boutique hotels and best-value family pensiones; and "Out of Town," fishing villages, vineyards, mountains, and monasteries within easy reach of the city.