Barcelona, Montserrat & the Catalan Pyrenees; Preface; Introduction; How To Use This Book; Geography; Environment; Flora; Wildlife; Mammals; Birds; Reptiles & Amphibians; Protected Natural Areas (EspaciosProtegidos); Climate; Government & Economy; History; Pre-History; Pre-Roman Hispania; Roman Hispania; Gothic Spain; Moorish Spain; Moorish Splendor Makes Way fortheChristianReconquest; Christian Development; The Habsburgs & the AftermathofDiscovery; The Golden Age; The 18th Century; Into the 20th Century; The Spanish Civil War; The Dictatorship; A New Democracy; Population & Demographics.

FoodsMajor Holidays & Festivals; Spectator Sports; Fútbol (Soccer); Bullfighting; Flamenco; Arts & Architecture; Early Influences; Travel & Living Information; When to Go; What to Wear; Currency; The Best of Spain; Ten Sights & Sensations; The Great Outdoors; Adventures; On Land; On Water; On Snow & Ice; In the Air; Choice Itineraries; One Week; Up to a Month; Getting Here & Getting Around; By Plane; By Train; By Bus; Metro (Subway) Systems; Rental Cars; Backpacker''s Survival Guide; Essential Information; Passport & Visa Guidelines; Customs; Pets; Money Issues; Accommodations; Dining.

ElectricityComputers & Peripherals; Laundry; Photography; Staying in Touch; Print & Media; Special Concerns; Cataluña; Barcelona; History; Useful Information; Festivals; Getting Here & Away; Getting Around; Orientation; Sightseeing; Beaches; Parks; Nightlife; Shopping; Where to Stay; What to Eat & Where; Excursions from Barcelona; Montserrat; Sitges; L''Escala; In Search of Salvador Dalí; The Catalan Pyrenees; Ripoll; Olot & Garrotxa National Park; Puigcerdà; La Seu d''Urgell; Sort & Llavorsí; Parque Nacional de Aigüestortesi EstanydeSant Maurici; Valle d''Aran; Valle d''Aran.

Additional ReadingSpanish Vocabulary; DAYS OF THE WEEK; MONTHS OF THE YEAR; NUMBERS; CONVERSATION; TELLING TIME; DIRECTIONS; ACCOMMODATIONS; EATING & DRINKING; TRAVEL.