Which Spain travel guide is better?

Question

Looking to buy a guide book for Spain. There's several to choose from - Eyewitness, Rough Guide, Lonely Planet, Insight, Fodor's Rick Steves, Michelin, etc. Is there a significant difference between these - is one better than the others? To put this in context, I'm thinking of going to Southern Spain - perhaps spend a few days in Barcelona as well.

Answer 1

Some information on Barcelona hope this helps http://www.spain4uk.co.uk/places/barcelo...

Answer 2

Both Eyewitness and Rick Steve's are very good for finding cool and interesting little places that not many people other then locals know about. Rick Steve's is very much in to showing you places that are very cultural and locals hangouts. Another one that is very informative is the Let's go books.  The best book for Barcelona is the Rick Steve's Spain. Good luck and have fun on you trip!!

Answer 3

Campsa guide is very good. Is the best for Spain.

Go to petroleum company Repsol website in its English Version and click on Campsa Guide. You can use it online or buy a hard copy.

Good luck and welcome to Spain  (you'll have a great time)

http://www.repsolypf.com/eng/home/home.a...

Answer 4

There is no better guide, or best guide out there...it all depends on your needs.  I was in Spain for 4 months last year, and bought along my Lonely Planet guidebook, which was invaluable to me.  I especially like how the book was broken down by regions and then by cities.  From there you get a brief history of each city and its specialties, culture, and festivities.  It also includes hotels, clubs, activities, and MAPS.  The great thing about Spain is that everywhere you turn is a tourist info. desk filled with maps, attractions, hotels and specialties of that region, so you'll be sure to find your way into whatever it is that you're seeking.  Have fun!

Answer 5

I highly recommend "Style city Barcelona" by Thames & Hudson, it focus on cool and hip with a touch of old wold. Enjoy!!

Answer 6

None. My advice is do not buy a guide.  Get a hotel and get to it, then start asking around and talking to the locals and you will get an idea of what there is to do. Unless you have a specific reason for visiting a place (and then you don't need a guide because you already know!) a guidebook will only have you following its recommendations. Talk to people and you will have a much more "authentic" trip and a much bigger "adventure" than any guidebook can "promise" you.  Get out there and do it!