Knopf MapGuide: Barcelona (Knopf Mapguides)

We've just returned from Barcelona, having brought several pocket guides with us -- this one was the lightest to carry and had the best maps. The city is divided into six sections, each with short descriptions of several attractions and restaurants, and each with a fol-out map to that section. These maps were included metro stops, street names and the places listed, and were augmented by small color photographs. Attraction and restaurant listings include hours, prices and telephone numbers/ The front and back covers fold-out also and give general and metro information and some hotel listings. We found this little guide to be fairly useful, but particularly liked the maps.

I brought 5 Barcelona books with me for the trip. This was the only one I carried around throughout my stay there. Great fold out maps and color coded to easily find your destination. It's small and compact, easily fit into a coat jacket or a purse.

Top 10 reasons to buy this guide.
10. It's small and compact and fits in your purse.
9. It's beautifully designed. Would you just look at that vintage style cover!
8. Districts of Barcelona are represented in 6 sections, making it easier to navigate the city.
7. There's an updated full color subway map in the back matter.
6. Every restaurant and cafe we tried on a whim served delicious food and didn't ever disappoint.
5. Days and hours of opening are listed on every venue listed. This is very important since Barcelona stores hold erratic business hours.
4. Basic information on day trips outside Barcelona is listed in the front matter.
3. The thumbnail size photos while not great do provide a quick impression of the venue listed.
2. All explanation are short and to the point, making it easier to read while you're on the road.
1. It's only $9.95!

That said, I recommend supplementing this pocket guide with something...Read more