Barcelona Precincts: A Curated Guide to the City's Best Shops, Eateries, Bars and Other Hangouts (The Precincts)

We have never been to Barcelona, but have done a lot of research. Most guides seem to focus on the well-known, and obvious, tourist attractions, as well as on where to stay. Barcelona Precincts assumes that you have already made your accommodation decision, and know where to look for Gaudi, Picasso etc. It immediately takes you to thrilling, little tapas bars that are off the tourist radar, vermouth bars to take your noon Vermouth (who knew?) , and exciting little boutiques that make espadrilles to measure, or sell exquisite lingerie. It also taps into the inside knowledge of local business people.Our copy is already covered with asterisks to denote particularly exciting destinations, and we cannot wait to get there.

Fantastic book! Used on a recent trip to Barcelona, helped us to find some wonderful hidden gems. Highly recommend :-)