This guide to the Spanish region of Catalunya and its capital, Barcelona, is the first to be updated since the Olympics. It contains accounts of Barcelona's architecture and museums and up-to-date reviews of its tapas bars, restaurants, bars and clubs, with features on the city's popular music, sports events and festivals. Details of day trips to the mountains and coast are given, covering beaches, ski resorts, archaeological remains and national parks. This book includes accounts of contemporary Spanish and Catalan matters, with features on history, local cuisine, the environment and wildlife.