DK Eyewitness Barcelona and Catalonia (Travel Guide 2022)

Our updated travel guide brings Barcelona and Catalonia to life, taking the work out of planning a trip so you can sit back and enjoy the adventure of a lifetime!

Whether you want to laze in Costa Brava's laidback lifestyle, marvel at the iconic Sagrada
Familia or hike the undulating landscape of long-extinct volcanoes, this Barcelona travel guide could be the ultimate travel gift (or destination) for any jet setter.

Discover unique architecture, diverse landscapes and a centuries-old culture inside this Barcelona travel book

• Our pick of Catalonia and Barcelona must-sees, top experiences, and hidden gems
• The best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay
• Detailed Barcelona and Catalonia maps and walks make navigating the region easy
• Easy-to-follow itineraries
• Expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe
• Color-coded chapters to every part of Barcelona and Catalonia, from Old Town to Eixample, Montjuïc to beyond Barcelona

From gothic churches and old taverns to dizzying skyscrapers and ritzy cocktail bars, Catalonia is a constant contradiction. The natural landscape is just as varied: soaring mountain ranges preside over pristine wilderness and vineyard-cloaked hills taper into a seemingly endless, awe-inspiring stretch of coastline. Barcelona is a refreshing city, boasting a commitment to preserving and improving its ecological infrastructure, creating a beautiful marriage of modern civilization and nature to be explored.

Travel to Barcelona and Catalonia knowing that you have the best travel guidebook to plot your course with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page. The hand-drawn illustrations place you inside Barcelona and Catalonia’s iconic buildings and neighborhoods. We’ve also worked hard to make sure our information is as up-to-date as possible following the COVID-19 outbreak.