Unparalleled in its enthusiasm for a good time, 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, it's galleries are among the most avant-garde in Europe and its history writ large in the churches and perfectly preserved medieval alleyways of the Barri Gotic. The 14th edition of Time Out Barcelona remains the ultimate reference for all the essentials: where to stay, where to eat, where to shop and what to see

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 likely a party on the beach ( only ten minutes away) and never any shortage of action in its clubs and bars. Gentler pursuits are also myriad: the city's museums have got it all coverd from Picasso and Miro to perfume and an outstanding aquarium.It's galleries are among the most avant garde in Europe and its history written large in the churches and perfectly preserved medieval alleyways of the Barri Gotic. Time Out's local journalists give you the inside scoop on where to stay, eat, shop and what to see. Suggested day-trips to coast, country and city are also included in the guide.

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 likely a party on the beach (only 10 minutes away) and never any shortage of action in its clubs and bars. Gentler pursuits are also myriad: the city's museums have got it all covered from Picasso and Miro to perfume and an outstanding aquarium. Its galleries are among the most avant-garde in Europe, and its history writ large in the churches and perfectly preserved medieval alleyways of the Barri Gotic. Time Out's local journalists give travelers the inside scoop on where to stay, eat, shop and what to see. Suggested day-trips to coast, country, and city are also included.

An endless cycle of festivals, with extraordinary architecture and a good climate as a backdrop, make Barcelona an exuberant city. It has something for everyone, from world-class restaurants, museums and beaches to a lively street-life. This guide provides an in-depth view of Barcelona and advises on where to stay, where to eat, where to shop and what to see.

Features gastronomic goldmines from five-star restaurants like Ferran Adrià's El Bulli to hole-in-the-wall tapas bars. Highlights the best wineries, hiking, beaches, and skiing outside the city.

A revised guide to Barcelona which concentrates as much on the bars, clubs and restaurants as it does on museums and galleries. It also provides a full guide to the city's wonderful architecture.

Annotation Madrid emerges from several years under wraps to reveal its new facelift. Streets have been prettified, boulevards swept through and transport untangled. This in addition to its perennial attractions, whether your interests lie in spectacular opera productions or chirpy folkloric zarzuela; in cutting-edge cuisine or ancient, tiled tabernas; in designer-shoe shopping or mooching around flea markets. Put together by journalists resident in the city, Time Out Madrid also covers the artistic jewels housed in the Prado, Thyssen and Reina Sofia, as well as the etiquette of watching a bullfight or joining in with a flamenco performance, plus where to stay and how to escape the city heat.