Though its selection of English language books is limited, this shop is worth a visit if you're a bibliophile with wanderlust. Altaïr is the largest travel bookshop in Europe, offering a wide selection of travel literature, unique travel guides, topographical maps for hikers and mountain adventurers, nature guides, journals, multilingual dictionaries, a cafe and a travel board where fellow travelers who are looking for travel companions post notices.
Altaïr
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 616, 08007 Barcelona
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 616, 08007 Barcelona
Mon-Sat 10:00-14:00 & 16:00-20:30.
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Shelf Awareness: English Language Bookstores in Barcelona
No matter how good your Castilian or Catalan is, at some point you're probably going to find yourself hankering for a good read in your mother tongue. Whether your style is more Hemingway or “Hunger Games,” you'll be able to find something to please.