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See also Accommodations and Restaurant indexes, below.

GENERAL INDEX San Sebastián, 295–297 American Automobile Sitges, 231–232 Association (AAA), 45 tips on, 46–49 American Express A AA (American AC-Hoteles, 47 offices, 64 Automobile Acosta, 193 traveler’s checks, 17 Association), 45 Addresses, finding, 55 American Express Travel, 39 AARP, 27 Adolfo Domínguez, 187 American Foundation for the ABACO (Palma de Majorca), Adrià, Ferran, 245 Blind, 26 263 Aerobús, 34, 60 American Institute for Abercrombie & Kent AIFS (American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS), 43 International, 39, 41 Foreign Study), 43 Amfiteatre Romà Above and Beyond Tours, 27 Aiguadolç, 230 (Tarragona), 222 Absinthe (absenta), 209 Aire-Sala Diana, 217 Amposta, 226 Access America, 22 Air Europa, 33 Andratx, 264 Accommodations, 70–102. Majorca, 246 Angel Batlle, 184 See also Accommodations Airfares Angel Jobal, 197 Index surfing for, 28–29 Antiga Casa Sala, 197 tips for getting the best, Antiga Pasamaneria J. Soler, all-inclusive resorts 36–37 187 and hotels, 49 Airlines, 33–34 Antilla Latin Club, 213 apartments and Majorca, 246 Antiques, 184 aparthotels, 102 Airports Antonio Miró, 187 Barceloneta & Vila Bilbao, 277 Apartment rentals and Olímpica, 96–99 security procedures, 35 aparthotels, 47–48, 71, Barrio Alto & Gràcia, transportation to/from, 90–91, 102 95–96 34–35, 60, 62 Apolo, 209 best bets, 3–5 Air Tickets Direct, 37 Appetizers, 317 Ciutat Vella (Old City), Alameda del Bulevar Apse of Santa María de 71–81 (San Sebastián), 301 Taüll, 163 house rentals, 47–48 Albergues, 47 Aquarium de Barcelona, for kids, 85 Alcanar, 226 8, 167 L’, 81–93 Alcúdia Bay, 270 Archdeacon’s House (Casa neighborhoods for, Alfa, 214 de L’Ardiaca), 177 70–71 Alga Charter (Majorca), 271 Archetours, 40 on the outskirts, All-inclusive resorts and Architecture, 312–313 99–102 hotels, 49 Area code pools with views All Saints’ Day, 21 Barcelona, 64 at, 97 Almirall, 206 Bilbao, 278 Sants, Paral.lel,COPYRIGHTED & Aloña/Berri (San Sebastián), MATERIALArriluzea (San Sebastián), Montjuïc, 93–95 302 295 self-catering, 90–91 Alonso, 197 Art and artists, 313–316 spas at, 98–99 Alsa Enatcar, 46 Artesana i Coses, 196 surfing for, 29–30 Altafulla, 226 Art Escudellers, 197 Bilbao, 284–286 Alternative Travel Group Art museums and galleries, Cadaqués, 244 Ltd., 39 191 Deià, 267–268 Altxeri (San Sebastián), 302 CaixaForum, 161 Mundaka, 303 American Airlines Casa-Museu Castell Gala Palma de Majorca, Vacations, 38 Dalí (Figueres), 241 254–260 18_577921 bindex.qxd 3/29/05 12:08 PM Page 325

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Forment d’les Arts ATMs (automated teller Barrio Alto Decoratives (FAD), 153 machines), 16 accommodations, 95–96 Fundació Antoni Tàpies, Auditorio Kursaal bars and clubs, 215–216 159 (San Sebastián), 302 restaurants, 139 Fundació Francisco Godia, Australia Barrio Chino (Chinese 160 airlines from, 34 Quarter), 54, 57 Fundació Fran Daural, consulate, 65 Bars and pubs, 200, 206–218 166 customs regulations, 14 Barri Gòtic, 2 Fundació Joan Miró, passports, 67 best, 8 161–162 Auto Europe, 44 Bilbao, 290–291 Galería Olímpica, 162 , 54, 59 champagne (xampanyerias), Guggenheim Museum Avis, 44 216–217 (Bilbao), 276 Majorca, 249 Ciutat Vella, 206–211 Museo Chillida-Leku Azul Sailing, 42 gay and lesbian, 217–218 (San Sebastián), Basandere (Bilbao), 293–294 283–284 Museo de Bellas Artes B accus (Palma de Base Nàutica de Mar (Bilbao), 280, 282 Majorca), 263 Bella, 42 Museo de San Telmo Baja Beach Club, 211 Basílica de Begoña (Bilbao), (San Sebastián), 292 Balcó del Mediterráni 282 Museu Barbier-Mueller Art (Balcony of the Basilica of Santa María del Precolombí, 149–150 Mediterranean; Mar, 58, 312 Museu Cau Ferrat (Sitges), Tarragona), 222 Baths, Arab 230 Bañalbufar, 264 Girona, 235–236 Museu d’Art (Girona), Banys Arabs (Girona), Palma de Majorca, 252 236–237 235–236 B.C.M. (Palma de Majorca), Museu d’Art Banys Arabs (Palma de 263 Contemporani de Majorca), 252 BD Ediciones de Diseño, Barcelona (MACBA), Baraka, 198 186 153–154 Bar Barcelona (Palma de Beach clubs, 211–212 Museu d’Art Espanyol Majorca), 262 Beaches, 2 Contemporani, Fundació Bar Boira (Girona), 240 Costa Daurada, 226 Juan March (Palma de Barcelona Bus, 62 Majorca, 246, 270 Majorca), 253 Barcelona Card, 55 Palma de Majorca, 250 Museu de les Arts Barcelona Chair, 165 San Sebastián, 291 Decoratives/Museu de The Barcelona Sitges, 230 Ceràmica, 171–173 Metropolitan, 10, 23 Beach of the Boats (Sitges), Museu de Montserrat, Barcelona On Line, 30 230 220 Barcelona Rouge, 206 Bed & breakfasts (B&Bs), 71 Museu Diocesà Barceloneta, 54, 58 Beer, 319 (Tarragona), 222 accommodations, Belori Bike (Palma de Museu Frederic Marés, 96–99 Majorca), 250 146–147, 177 restaurants, 133–139 Best Programs, 43–44 Museu Maricel (Sitges), Bar de Tapes (Girona), 240 Beverages, 318–320 230 Bar Juli (San Sebastián), Biciclot, 63 Museu Nacional d’Art de 302 Bicycling, 63 Catalunya (MNAC), Bar Marsella, 209 Palma de Majorca, 250 163–164 Bar Pastis, 211 tours, 41 , 151 Barri Gòtic (Gothic BiddingForTravel, 29 Teatre-Museu Dalí Quarter), 54, 55–56 Bikini, 215 (Figueres), 241 accommodations, Bilbaína Jazz Club (Bilbao), Art Picasso, 191 70, 71–81 290 Arxiu de la Carona d’Aragó, bars, 2 Bilbao, 275–304 179 restaurants, 105–120 accommodations, A Safe Trip Abroad, 26 shopping, 197 284–286 Aste Nagusia sights and attractions, cafes, 289 (San Sebastián), 294 144–147 gay bars, 291 Atesa (Majorca), 249 walking tour, 177–181 nightlife, 290–291 18_577921 bindex.qxd 3/29/05 12:08 PM Page 326

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Bilbao (cont.) Car rentals, 44 restaurants, 286–290 C abaret, 205–206 Bilbao, 278 shopping, 283–284 Cabo de Formentor Majorca, 248–249 side trips from, 291–304 (Majorca), 270 surfing for, 30 San Sebastián, Cabs, 63 Carthusian Church 291–302 Bilbao, 279 (Valldemossa), 264 sights and attractions, to/from airport, 35, 62 Cartoixa Reial 279–283 Cacao Sampaka, 185 (Valldemossa), 266 special events, 278 Cache Latino (Bilbao), 290 Car travel, 37–38, 44–45 tours, 283 Cadaqués, 242–245 Figueres, 241 traveling to, 277–278 Caelum, 190 Montserrat, 220 visitor information, 278 Café Bar Padam, 206 San Sebastián, 292 Bilbao Airport, 277 Café Boulevard (Bilbao), Sitges, 228 Bilbao Card, 279 289 Tarragona, 222 Binissalem (Majorca), Café del Sol, 214 Cartuja (Carthusian accommodations, Café Dietrich, 217 monastery; Valldemossa), 259–260 Café Iruña (Bilbao), 289 264 Black Cat (Palma de Café La Granja (Bilbao), 289 Casa Alcalde (San Majorca), 263 Café Royale, 210 Sebastián), 301 The Black Horse, 209 Café Zurich, 206 , 158 Black travelers, 28 Caganer, 21 Casa Batlló, 158–159 Black Travel Online, 28 CaixaForum, 60, 161 Casa Beethoven, 195 Blue Streetcar (Tramvía Cala de Pi de la Posada, 270 Casa Bonet (Palma de Blau), 2, 63 Calafell, 226 Majorca), 251 Boadas, 8 Cala Pi (Palma de Majorca), Casa Colmina, 197 Boating, Majorca, 271 250 Casa de la Ciutat, 147 Boats and Yachts (Llaüts i Cala San Vicente, 271 Casa de la Velers), 42 Calder, Alexander, 162 Ciutat/Ayuntamiento, 180 Bodegas (wineries), 233 Calendar of events, 18–21 Casa de L’Ardiaca Bodeguida del Medio Caligula, 217–218 (Archdeacon’s House), (Palma de Majorca), 263 Calle Fermín Calveton 177 Books, recommended, 50 (San Sebastián), 301 Casa del Canonge (House Bookstores, 185 Cambrils, 226 of the Canon), 180 Boqueria market, 2, Camino de Santiago Casa del Llibre, 185 192–193 (Bilbao), 278 Casa Lleó Morera, 159 Borneo, 206 Camper, 198 Casals, Pablo, Casa Pau Botanical Garden (Jardí Camper outlet (Inca), 269 Casals (Sant Salvador-El Botànic), 166 Campo Santo (Deià), 265 Vendrell), 224 Breakfast, 316 Canada Casa Milà, 156 Brossa, Joan, 154, 315 consulate, 65 Casa Morelli, 197 Bucket shops, 36–37 customs regulations, 14 Casa-Museu Castell Gala Budget, 44 passports, 67 Dalí (Figueres), 241 Bilbao, 278 tourist office in, 10 Casa-Museu Gaudí, 170 Buffet y Ambigú, 185 Can Juan de S’aigo (Palma Casa-Museu Portlligat (Port Bulevard des Antiquaris, 184 de Majorca), 261 Lligat), 243–244 Bullit Groove (Bilbao), 290 Can Paixano, 217 Casas, 198 Business hours, 64 Ca’n Pastilla (Palma de Casas, Ramón, 110, 164, 186 Busquets, Joan, 164 Majorca), 250 Casas huespedes and Bus travel, 38, 46, 62–63 Can Sort, 42 fondas, 46–47 Bilbao, 278 Cap de Cala Figuera (Palma Casa Vallés (San Sebastián), Cadaqués, 243 de Majorca), 250 301–302 Majorca, 248, 270 Cape Formentor, 265 , 168 Montserrat, 219–220 Capella de Sant Jordi Casco Viejo (Old Quarter; San Sebastián, 292 (Chapel of St. George), Bilbao), 282–283 Tarragona, 222 147 Casino de Majorca to/from airport, 60 Car breakdowns, 45 (Palma de Majorca), 263 Bus Turístic, 63 Carnaval, Sitges, 228–229 Casino de San Sebastián, Butterfield and Robinson, 41 Carnival, 19 302 Carpe Diem Lounge Club, Castell de Bellver (Palma 211 de Majorca), 252 18_577921 bindex.qxd 3/29/05 12:08 PM Page 327

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Castell de Montjuïc, 163 Christmas (Nadal), 21 Códex del Beatus, 236 Castell de Púbol, 241 Churches and cathedrals Codorníu (Sant Sadorni Castell de Tres Dragons (Catedral) d’Anoia), 233 (Castle of the Three Basílica de Begoña Coffee, 316, 319 Dragons), 150 (Bilbao), 282 COINED, 43 Catalan cuisine, 103–105 Carthusian Church Collegi de Architects, 177 Catalan culture, 311–320 (Valldemossa), 264 Colònia Güell, 170–171 Catalan History Museum, Catedral de Barcelona, Columbus, Christopher, 167 144–145 Mirador de Colón, 146 Catalan language, 311 Colònia Güell, 170 Comarruga, 226 Catedral de Barcelona, Església dels Sants Just i Comité, 187 144–145 Pastor, 179 Comme-Bio, 191 Cavas, 233 Església de Sant Feliu Commercial Woman, Caves of the Dragon (Girona), 236 187–188 (Cuevas del Drach), 273 Girona cathedral, 236 Conjunt Monumental de la CEEFAX, 34 La Mercè, 146 Plaça del Rei (Museu Cellphones, 31–33 La Punta (The Point; d’Història de la Ciutat Centers for Disease Sitges), 229 and ), Control and Prevention, La Sagrada Família, 145–146 23–24 156–158 Connection kit, 31 Centers for Disease Palma de Majorca, Consolidators, 36–37 Control International 252–253 Consulates, 65 Traveler’s Hot Line, 69 San Nicolás, Iglesia de Continental Airlines Centre Bonastruc Ca Porta (Bilbao), 282 Vacations, 39 (Girona), 237 Santa María del Mar, 58, Contribución y Moda, 195 Centre Comercial Glòries, 312 Cooperativa d’Arquitectes 199 Santiago, Catedral de Jordi Capell, 185 Centre de Cultura (Bilbao), 282 Corpus Christi, 20 Contemporània (CCCB), Sant Maria del Pi, 147 Coses de Casa, 187 152–153 Sant Pau del Camp, 155 CosmoCaixa (Museu de la Centre del , 160 Tarragona cathedral, 222 Ciència), 171 Centre d’Urgències Churros, 215 Costa Brava (Rocky Coast), Perecamps, 24 Cibeles, 214 219 Centre Municipal de Tennis, CIEE (Council on Costa Breve, 214 176 International Educational Costa Daurada, beaches, Cereria Subira, 197 Exchange), 43 226 Champagne bars City Hall, 213 Costa Daurada (Golden (xampanyerias), 216–217 Ciutat Jardí (Palma de Coast), 219 Chapel of Hope (Girona), Majorca), 250 Cotton Club (Bilbao), 290 236 Ciutat Vella (Old City), 54, Council on International Chapel of St. Christopher, 55–58 Educational Exchange 180 accommodations, 71–81 (CIEE), 43 Chapel of St. George bars, cafes, pubs and clubs, Courtyard of Orange Trees (Capella de Sant Jordi), 206–211 (Pati de Tarongers), 147 147 restaurants, 105–120 Creation, tapestry of the Charlemagne’s Tower (Torre sights and attractions, (Girona), 236 de Carlemany), 236 144–155 Credit cards, 17 Chillida, Eduardo, 175, 282, Clarà, 226 frequent-flier, 37 285, 291 Clara, Josep, 164 Creixell, 226 Museo Chillida-Leku (San Classical music, 202–203 Crime, 24–26 Sebastián), 293–294 Climate, 18 Crüilles Timber (Girona), 237 Chinese Quarter (Barrio Closed Chapel, 170 Cuevas de Artá, 274 Chino), 54, 57 Cloud and Chair (sculpture), Cuevas del Drach (Caves of Chiringuitos (beach bars), 159 the Dragon), 273 200 Club 13, 210 Cuisine, 316–320 Chocolates Club de Golf Vallromanes, books on, 50 , 150 175 Catalan, 103–105 shopping for, 185–186 Clubs, 209–212 Cunit, 226 Chopin, Frédéric, 252, 264, Cocktail Bar Boadas, Custo-Barcelona, 188 266 206–207 Customs regulations, 11, 14 18_577921 bindex.qxd 3/29/05 12:08 PM Page 328

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Cybercafe.com, 30 Mundaka, 304 El Grec, 20, 201 Cybercaptive.com, 30 on the outskirts, 140 El Greco, 164, 220, 230, Cyclists’ Touring Club, 41 Palma de Majorca, 253, 282, 292 Czar, 198 260–262 El Indio, 194 San Sebastián, 297–301 El Mercadillo, 188 snacks, tapas and drinks, El Milagre beach, 226 Dalí, Salvador, 50, 240, 116–120, 128, 138–139 El Olivo (Palma de Majorca), 253, 314 tipping at, 104 251 biographical sketch of, vegetarian, 104 El Palau de la Música 242–243 Dinner, 317 Catalana, 148–149 Casa-Museu Castell Gala Disabilities, travelers with, El Prat, transportation to/ Dalí (Figueres), 241 26 from, 34–35, 60, 62 Casa-Museu Portlligat Discos Castelló, 195 El Raval, 54, 57 (Port Lligat), 243–244 Discotheque, 213 accommodations, Teatre-Museu Dalí Discrimination, 25 71–81 (Figueres), 241 Dom, 186 restaurants, 105–120 Dance clubs and discos Domènech i Montaner, Lluís, sights and attractions, Barcelona, 207–216 149, 150, 155, 156, 159, 152–155 gay and lesbian, 217, 177, 312, 315 El Recó, 226 218 Casa Lleó Morera, 159 Els Balomins, 230 Palma de Majorca, 262, Fundació Antoni Tàpies, , 164 263 159 El Tablao de Carmen, 203 Sitges, 234 Donostia. See San Sebastián El Xampanyet, 8, 217 Danzatoria, 216 Don Quijote, 43 Emergencies, 65 Darbus (Majorca), 248 Dot, 210 Bilbao, 278 Dau al Set, 153–154 Driving rules, 44–45 Emerging Horizons, 26 Decathlon, 199 Drugstores, 64 Emprese Municipal de Deià (Deyá), 265, 267–269 Transportes (Majorca), Dels Capellans, 226 248 Delta Airlines, 33 E & A Gispert, 190 Entry requirements, 10–11 Delta Vacations, 39 EasyJet, 29, 34 Escola Municipa d’ Hípica, Department stores, 186 Eat, Drink, Life, 207 176 Deportes Náuticos Eggs, 317 Escolanía, 220 (Majorca), 271 Eixample district, 54, 59, Escorted tours, 39–40 Designer homewares, 312–313 Escribà, 185 186–187 accommodations, 70, Església dels Sants Just i Desserts, 318 81–93 Pastor, 179 Dia de la Hispanitat, 21 bars and clubs, 212–214 Església de Sant Feliu Día de los Reyes (Three restaurants, 121–128 (Girona), 236 Kings Day), 19 sights and attractions, Espadrilles, 198 Diagonal, 54, 59 155–160 Espai Barroc, 205 Diagonal Mar, 199 El Arenal (Palma de Estació Central de Diarrhea, 22 Majorca), 250 Barcelona-Sants (Sants Dining, 103–140. See also El Born, 2, 58, 207 Railway Station), 51, 54 Restaurant Index El Bosc de las Fades, 207 Estallenchs, 264 alfresco, 132 El Bulevard des Antiquaris, ETA terrorist Barceloneta and Vila 184 organization, 24 Olímpica, 133–139 El Café Que Pone Muebles Etiquette, 65 Barrio Alto, 139 Narvarro, 207 EurailPass, 38 best bets, 5–8 El Call (Girona), 237 The euro, 15 Bilbao, 286–290 El Call (Jewish Quarter), Euroadventures, 42 Cadaqués, 244–245 148 Eurolines Limited, 38 Ciutat Vella (Barri Gòtic, El Corte Inglés EuroPass, 33 El Raval & La Ribera), Barcelona, 186 Eurostar, 37 105–120 Bilbao, 283 Euskal Museoa/Museo Vasco Eixample district, Elderhostel, 27 (Bilbao), 279 121–128 ElderTreks, 27 Euskera, 275 family-friendly, 128 Electricity, 64–65 EuskoTren, 278 Gràcia, 129–131 El Encants flea market, 194 Expedia, 28, 30, 44 18_577921 bindex.qxd 3/29/05 12:08 PM Page 329

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Fundació Francisco Godia, Golf, 41–42, 175 Fabrics, textiles and 160 Palma de Majorca, 250 trimmings, 187 Fundació Fran Daural, 166 Golondrinas (Swallow Families with children Fundació Joan Miró, Boats), 176 best for, 8–9 161–162 Gotham, 186 Happy Park, 176 Fundació Juan March Gothic sculpture, 313 hotels, 85 (Palma de Majorca), 253 GoToMyPC, 31 Port Aventura Amusement Fundación Balenciaga (near Gràcia, 54, 59–60 Park, 224–225 San Sebastián), 294 accommodations, restaurants, 128 Funicular, Montserrat, 220 70, 95–96 Farmacias (pharmacies), Funicular, Montjuïc, 64 bars and clubs, 214 24, 64 restaurants, 129–131 Fashions (clothing), 187–190 sights and attractions, Palma de Majorca, 252 Galería Olímpica, 162 168–170 The Fastnet Bar, 8, 212 Ganiveteria Roca, 197 Gran Teatre del , 57, Ferries, Majorca, 248 Garlic, 318 153, 202 Ferrocarril de Sóller Gastón y Daniella, 187 Gran Vía Don Diego López (Majorca), 248 Gastronomy and cooking, 42 de Haro (Bilbao), 279 Festa Major de Gràcia, 20 Gaudí i Cornet, Antoni, 50, Graves, Robert, 265, 267 Festivals and special events, 159, 314–315 Grup del Treball, 153 18–21 Casa Batlló, 158–159 Güell i Bacigalupi, Eusebi, Fiestas de Gràcia, 168 Casa-Museu Gaudí, 170 169 Figueres, 240–242 Casa Vicens, 168 Guggenheim Museum Film Festival, San Sebastián Finca Güell, 171 (Bilbao), 276, 279–280 International, 294 La Pedrera (Casa Milà), Guía del Ocio, 32, 201 Finca Güell, 171 156 Fira d’ Santa Lucia, 21 La Sagrada Família, Fish, 317 156–158 Halcon Viajes, 36 Flamenco, 203–205 Palau Güell, 154 Happy Park, 176 Flea market Parque Güell, 8, 169–170 Harbor front, sights and Bilbao, 282 Gay and lesbian travelers attractions, 166–170 El Encants, 194 bars, 217–218 Harlem Jazz Club, 205 Flights.com, 37 Bilbao, 291 The Harlequin (Picasso), Flora Albaicín, 197 information and resources, 151 FlyCheap, 37 26–27 Hats, 191 FNAC, 185, 195 Palma de Majorca, 263 Health concerns, 22–24 Follow the Baldie, 41 Sitges, 228, 234 Health insurance, 23 Fonfone, 207 Gay Travel A to Z: The Herbolistarias (herb Font del Gat, 161 World of Gay & Lesbian shops), 24 Font Màgica (Magic Travel Options at Your Herbolisteria del Rei, 197 Fountain), 165 Fingertips, 27 Herbs and health foods, 191 Food stores, 190–193 Gehry, Frank, 276 Hertz, 44 Forment d’les Arts Giménez & Zuazo, 188 Hiking, Palma de Majorca, Decoratives (FAD), 153 Gimlet, 215 250 Formentor, 269–272 Ginger, 207 Hiking and walking, 41 Formentor Peninsula, 270 Girona, 234–240 History, 306–310 Fornalutx, 265 nightlife, 240 books on, 50 Forsyth Travel Library, 46 shopping, 240 Hivernacle, 207–208 Forvm Ferlandina, 191 visitor information, 235 Holidays, 18 Foundation Tapestry (Miró), Girona airport, 62 Holy Grotto (Santa Cova), 162 Godia Sales, Francisco, 160 220 Fragata Beach, 230 Go Girl: The Black Woman’s Holy Week (Semana Freixenet (Sant Sadorni Guide to Travel & Santa), 19 d’Anoia), 233 Adventure, 28 Homeric Tours, 39 Frequent-flier clubs, 37 Golden Triangle (Quadrat Horseback riding, 42, 176 Friendlyrentals.com, 91 d’Or), 155 Palma de Majorca, 250 Frommers.com, 29 The Gold of the Azure Hospital San Pau, 155–156 Fundació Antoni Tàpies, 159 (Miró), 162 Hostales (hostals), 46, 70 18_577921 bindex.qxd 3/29/05 12:09 PM Page 330

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Hotel-barcelona.com, 30 Ici Et Là, 186 Kastoria, 196 Hoteldiscounts.com, 30 IGLTA (International Gay & Kemwel Holiday Auto, 44 Hotels, 70–102. See also Lesbian Travel KGB, 214 Accommodations Index Association), 27 Barcelona Iguapop, 191 all-inclusive resorts IIE (Institute of La Barceloneta (Little and hotels, 49 International Barcelona), 54, 58 apartments and Education), 43 accommodations, 96–99 aparthotels, 102 ILC (International Lodging restaurants, 133–139 Barceloneta & Vila Corp.), 48 La Bonanova (Majorca), Olímpica, 96–99 Illetas (Majorca), accommodations, 259 Barrio Alto & Gràcia, accommodations, 257 La Botifarreria de Santa 95–96 Inca, 269 María, 190 best bets, 3–5 Information sources, La Boutique del Hotel, 188 Ciutat Vella (Old City), 10, 51, 54 La Casa dels Músics, 202 71–81 Institut del Teatre, 203 La Cepa (San Sebastián), house rentals, 47–48 Institute of International 302 for kids, 85 Education (IIE), 43 La Concha (Barcelona bar), L’Eixample, 81–93 Institut Metropolità del 208 neighborhoods for, Taxi, 63 La Concha (San Sebastián), 70–71 Insurance, 21–22 291 on the outskirts, Intellicast, 32 La Diada de Catalunya, 20 99–102 International Association for La Diada de St. Jordi, 19 pools with views at, Medical Assistance to La Fianna, 208 97 Travelers (IAMAT), 23 La Galería de Santa María Sants, Paral.lel, & International Gay & Novella, 196 Montjuïc, 93–95 Lesbian Travel LAIE, 185 self-catering, 90–91 Association (IGLTA), 27 La Kabutzia (San Sebastián), spas at, 98–99 International House, 43 302 surfing for, 29–30 International Lodging Corp. La Llotja, 58 Bilbao, 284–286 (ILC), 48 La Luz de Luna, 210 Cadaqués, 244 Internet access, 30–31, 66 La Manual Alpargatera, 198 Deià, 267–268 InTouch USA, 33 La Mercè, 20–21, 146, 201 Mundaka, 303 IPass network, 31 L’Ametlla de Mar, 226 Palma de Majorca, Ireland Languages, 66, 311–312 254–260 consulate, 65 Euskera, 275 San Sebastián, 295–297 passports, 67 L’Antic Teatre, 203 Sitges, 231–232 Irish Winds, 212 La Oveja Negra, 208 tips on, 46–49 Isozaki, Arata, 161 La Paloma, 210 Hotels.com, 30 Itaca, 198 La Parte Vieja (San Hot lines, 66 Sebastián), 291 Hotwire, 29, 30, 48 La Pedrera (The Quarry), House of the Canon (Casa Jai alai (pelota), 279, 280 156 del Canonge), 180 Jamboree, 205 La Perla (San Sebastián), House rentals, 47–48. See Jardí Botànic, 166 295 also Apartment rentals Jardins d’Alfàbia (Majorca), La Pietat (Bermejo), 145 and aparthotels 266 La Piñeda, 226 Huguet, Jaume, 164, 179 Jazz, 205 La Punta de la Mora, 226 Jazzaldia (San Sebastián), L’Aquarium de Barcelona, 294 8, 167 I 2roam, 31 Jean-Pierre Bua, 188 L’Arca de l’ Aviva, 184 IAMAT (International Jewelry, 191–192 La Ribera, 54, 57 Association for Jewish ghetto, Girona, 237 accommodations, 71–81 Medical Assistance to Jewish Quarter (El Call), 148 restaurants, 105–120 Travelers), 23 Josep Font, 188 sights and attractions, Iberia Airlines, 33, 34, 39 148–152 Bilbao, 277 La Roca Village, 195–196 Majorca, 246 Kartell (Bilbao), 284 L’Arrabassade, 226 iCan, 26 Kasko (Bilbao), 291 La Ruta del Modernismo, 59 18_577921 bindex.qxd 3/29/05 12:09 PM Page 331

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La Sagrada Família, Lost-luggage insurance, 22 , 149 156–158 Lotusse, 198 Mercat de Los Flors, 203 La Sala del Cel (Girona), L’ou com balla (the egg Mercury Fountain (Calder), 240 that dances), 145 162 L’Ascensor, 208 Luggage, shipping your, 36 Metro, 218 La Semana Grande (Bilbao), Luggage Express, 36 Metro (subway), 62 278 Lunch, 316–317 Milk, 319 Las Golondrinas (Swallow Lupo, 193 Mirablau, 8, 216 Boats), 9, 176 Luz de Gas, 205 Mirador de Colomer, 270 Las Meninas (Picasso), 151 Mirador de Colón, 146 Lastminute.com, 29 Mirador del Rei Martí, La Terrazza, 213 M ACBA (Museum of 145–146 La Tramoya (Bilbao), 290 Contemporary Art), 57 Mirador de Ses Animes, 264 L’Auditori, 202 Magic, 210 Mirador Ricardo Roca, 264 Laundromats, 66 Magic Fountain (Font Miró, Joan, 253, 314 Lavinia, 190 Màgica), 165 Fundació, 161–162 L’Avio, 174 Magic Travel Group, 39 Parc de Joan Miró, Layout of Barcelona, 54 Mail, 67 174–175 Learning vacations, 42–44 Mail2web, 30 MNAC (Museu Nacional Leather goods, 193 Majorca, 246–274. See also d’Art de Catalunya), Le Boudoir, 194 Palma de Majorca 163–164 Le Cool, 201 beaches, 246 MNG Outlet, 196 Le Guide des Gourmands, east coast of, 272–274 Modernista movement 103 exploring by car, 263–266 (modernisme; Catalan Art Legumes, 318 transportation, 248–249 Nouveau), 54, 149, 150, L’Eixample, 54, 59, 312–313 traveling to, 246, 248 158, 164, 228, 232, 312, accommodations, Manacor, 273 314–315 70, 81–93 Man and Woman in Front Centre del Modernisme, bars and clubs, 212–214 of a Pile of Excrement 160 restaurants, 121–128 (Miró), 162 Mojito, 212 sights and attractions, Mango, 189 Molly’s Fair City, 208 155–160 Mantantial de Salud, 191 Monas, 150 Le Kashba, 212 Manzana de la Discordia Monasterio de Lluch Les Cases d’Alcanar, 226 (Illa de la Discordia), 159 (Majorca), 266 Les Ramblas (Rambles), Mapas de Carreteras-España The Mond Bar, 214 54, 56–57 y Portugal, 45 The Mond Club, 214 L’Hospital de la Santa Creu i Mapquest, 32 Monestir de Pedralbes, San Pau, 155–156 Maps, 195 173–174 L’Hospitalet, 226 road, 45 Money matters, 15–17 L’Illa Diagonal, 199 Maragall, Pasqual, 305 Monte Calvario (Calvary), Linen and towels, 194 Margarita Blue, 208 271 Lingerie, 194 Marineland (Palma de Monte Igueldo (near San Lingua Service Majorca), 253 Sebastián), 294 Worldwide, 43 Maritime Museum (Museu Montjuïc, 2, 54, 60 Liquor laws, 66 Marítim), 9, 167–168 accommodations, 93–95 Llarga, 226 Marketing Ahead, 47 restaurants, 120 Llaüts i Velers (Boats and Markets, outdoor, 194 sights and attractions, Yachts), 42 MasterCard 161–166 Llibreria Quera, 195 ATM Locator, 32 Montjuïc funicular, 64 Llotja (Palma de Majorca), traveler’s checks, 17 Montroig, 226 253 May Day, 20 Montserrat, 9, 219–221 Lluch Alcari, 265 Meals and mealtimes, Moog, 210 Loewe, 193 104, 316–317 Moorings Formentor Palma de Majorca, 251 Meats, 318 (Majorca), 271 Loft Avignon, 188 Medic Alert Identification MossRehab Hospital, 26 Loreak Mendian (San Tag, 23 Motoring in Europe, 45 Sebastián), 295 Medical insurance, 23 Mundaka, 302–304 Lost and found, 66 Mediterráneo (Sitges), 234 Museo Beato Junípero Serra Los Tarantos, 204 Medusa, 218 (Petra), 273 18_577921 bindex.qxd 3/29/05 12:09 PM Page 332

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Museo Chillida-Leku (San Museu d’ Textil i d’ New York, 211 Sebastián), 293–294 Indumentària, 151 New Zealand Museo de Bellas Artes Museu Egipci de Barcelona, consulate, 65 (Bilbao), 280, 282 160 customs regulations, 14 Museo de San Telmo (San Museu Etnogràfic passports, 67 Sebastián), 292 Andino-Amazónic, 173 Nick Havanna, 214 Museo Marítimo Ría de Museu Etnológic, 173 Nightlife Bilbao, 282 Museu FC Barcelona, 172 Barcelona, 200–218 Museo Vasco (Bilbao), 279 Museu Frederic Marés, bars, cafes, pubs and Museu Arqueològic (Girona), 146–147, 177 clubs, 206–218 236 Museu i Necròpolis performing arts, Museu Barbier-Mueller Art Paleocristians 202–206 Precolombí, 149–150 (Tarragona), 224 Bilbao, 290–291 Museu Cau Ferrat (Sitges), Museu Maricel (Sitges), 230 Girona, 240 230 Museu Marítim (Maritime San Sebastián, 301–302 Museu d’Arqueologia de Museum), 9, 167–168 Sitges, 234 Catalunya, 162–163 Museu Militar de Montjuïc, Nitsa, 209 Museu d’Art (Girona), 163 Nivellmar.com, 91 236–237 Museum of Contemporary Now, Voyager, 27 Museu d’Art Contemporani Art (MACBA), 3 NRCSA (National de Barcelona (MACBA), Museum of Funeral Registration Center for 153–154 Carriages (Museu de Study Abroad), 43 Museu d’Art Espanyol Carrosses Fúnebres), 173 Contemporani, Fundació Museu Nacional Arqueològic Juan March (Palma de (Tarragona), 222 Odysseus, 27 Majorca), 253 Museu Nacional d’Art de Okspain.org, 10 Museu de Calçat, 173 Catalunya (MNAC), Olive oil, 318 Museu de Carrosses 163–164 Olympic Village, 59 Fúnebres (Museum of Museu Paleocristià Oñatz (San Sebastián), 302 Funeral Carriages), 173 (Tarragona), 224 One Less Car (Un Cotxe Museu de Carruatges, 173 Museu Picasso, 151 Menys), 41 Museu de Ciències Naturals Museu Romàntic (Can Llopis; On Land, 189 de la Ciutadella (Geologia Sitges), 230–231 Open World Magazine, 26 and Zoologia), 150 Museu Tauri, 173 Opera, Gran Teatre del Liceu, Museu de Cinema (Girona), Music 153 237 classical, 202–203 Orbitz, 28 Museu de la Cera (Wax El Palau de la Música Orfeó Catalan (Catalan Coral Museum), 9, 146 Catalana, 148–149 Society), 149 Museu de la Ciència jazz, 205 Origins 99.9%, 190 (CosmoCaixa), 171 Music stores, 195 Otto Zutz, 215 Museu de la Xocolata, 150 Muxart, 199 Our Lady of Besalù (Girona), Museu de les Arts MyTravelite, 34 237 Decoratives/Museu de Out and About, 27 Ceràmica, 171–173 Outdoor activities, 175–176 Museu de L’Esport Dr. Nadal (Christmas), 21 Palma de Majorca, 250 Melcior Colet, 173 Nao Colón, 208 Outlets and seconds, Museu del Perfum, 173 National Registration 195–196 Museu del Vi, 233 Center for Study Abroad Museu de Montserrat, 220 (NRCSA), 43 Museu de Zoologia, 150 Nativity Facade, 157 Pa amb tomàquet, Museu d’Història de Neighborhoods, 55–60 103–104 Catalunya, 167 Neofigurative band, 314 Package tours, 38–39 Museu d’Història de la Nervión River (Bilbao), 279 Paella, 318 Ciutat and Palau Reial Netcafeguide.com, 30 Palacio de Aiete Major (Conjunt New Chaps, 218 (San Sebastián), 293 Monumental de la Plaça New High Club (Bilbao), Palacio del Mar del Rei), 145–146 291 (San Sebastián), 292 Museu Diocesà (Tarragona), Newspapers and Palacio de Miramar 222 magazines, 67 (San Sebastián), 292–293 18_577921 bindex.qxd 3/29/05 12:09 PM Page 333

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Palacio Euskalduna (Bilbao), Parks, 174–175 Plaça de Sant Jaume, 180 290 Parque Ciutadella, 8 Plaça de Sant Just, 179 Palatine Chapel of Santa Parque Güell, 8, 169–170 Plaça Felip Neri, 56 Agata, 179 Parque Zoológico, 8 Plaça Ferran el Católic Palau de la Generalitat, Paseo de Miraconcha (Girona), 240 147, 180 (San Sebastián), 292–293 Plaça Nova, 177 Palau de l’Almudaina Paseo Nuevo (San Plaça Sant Jaume, 147 (Palma de Majorca), 253 Sebastián), 292 Planet Escuba (Palma de Palau de la Música Passeig Arqueològic Majorca), 250 Catalana, 2, 148–149, (Tarragona), 224 Platamundi, 192 202–203 Passeig de Gràcia, 54, 59 Playa de la Ribera, 230 Palau de la Virreina, Passeig del Born, 58 Playa de Ondarreta (San 154–155 Passeig del Moll de la Sebastián), 291 Palau del Lloctinent Fusta, 58 Playa Nova (Palma de (Deputy’s Palace), 179 Passeig Joan de Borbón, 58 Majorca), 250 Palau del Rei Sancho Passion Facade, 157 Playa San Sebastián, 230 (Valldemossa), 266 Passports, 67 Playas del Muerto, 230 Palau de Pedralbes, 60 Passy (Palma de Majorca), (Spanish Palau Güell, 154 251–252 Village) Palau Moixó, 179 Pathfinders Magazine, 28 Barcelona, 60, 165–166 , 51 Pati de Llimona, 180 nightlife, 213 , 201 Pati de Tarongers (Courtyard Palma de Majorca, 253 Palma de Majorca, 249–263 of Orange Trees), 147 Poble Nou, accommodations, accommodations, Pavelló Mies van der Rohe, 70–71 254–260 164–165 Poble Sec, restaurants, 120 beaches, 250 Pedralbes, 60 Police, 54, 68 nightlife, 262–263 Pedralbes Centre, 199 Ponsol (San Sebastián), 295 outdoor activities, 250 Pelota (jai alai), 279, 280 Pools, with views, at hotels, restaurants, 260–262 Pensions, 46 97 shopping, 250–252 Performing arts, 202–206 Porcelain, 196 sights and attractions, San Sebastián, 302 Port Aventura Amusement 252–253 Perfume and cosmetics, 196 Park, 224–225 transportation, 249 Perlas Majorica (Palma de Port D’Andratx, 264 visitor information, 249 Majorca), 252 Port de Pollença, 269–272 Palmanova (Majorca), PESA (Bilbao), 278 Port d’es Canonge, 264 accommodations, 259 Petra, 273 Port de Sóller, 265 Paradores de España, 47 Petrabax Tours, 39 Portixol (Palma de Majorca), Paradors, 47 Pharmacies, 24 250 Paraguas Rambla de Las Piaf, Edith, 211 Portocolom (Majorca), Flores, 197 Picasso, Pablo, 50, 220, 230, accommodations, Paral.lel accommodations, 253, 314, 316 257–258 93–95 Museu Picasso, 151 Porto Cristo, 273 Parasailing, Majorca, 271 Pink (Palma de Majorca), 251 (Old Port), 58 Parc d’Atraccions de Pintxos, 286. See also Tapas Post offices Tibidabo, 9, 174 bars Bilbao, 278 Parc de Joan Miró, 174–175 Piscina Bernardo Picornell, Palma de Majorca, 249 , 175, 176 Pottery, 196–198 151–152 Pitin Bar, 208 Prescription medications, 23 Parc de la Crueta del Coll, Plaça de Catalunya Priceline, 29, 30, 48 175 (Plaza de Cataluña), 54 Puente Colgante (Bilbao), Parc de L’ Estació del Nord, Plaça de Independencia 283 175 (Girona), 240 Puig i Cadafalch, Josep Parc del Laberint, 175 Plaça de la Seu, 177 María, 158, 159, 161, 173, Parc Güell, 8, 169–170 Plaça del Rei, 56, 179 233, 312, 315 Parc Laberint d’ Horta, 9 Plaça de Ramón Berenguer Puigpunent (Majorca), Parc Natural de S’Albufera, el Gran, 180–181 accommodations, 270–271 Plaça de Sant Felip Neri, 258–259 Parc Zoològic, 152 177 Punto BCN, 218 18_577921 bindex.qxd 3/29/05 12:09 PM Page 334

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Rodgers Travel, 28 Sant Feliu, Església de Quadrat d’Or (Golden Roman ruins and artifacts, (Girona), 236 Triangle), 155 144 Sant Maria del Pi, 147 Museu d’Arqueologia de Sant Miguel de Crüilles, Catalunya, 162–163 altarpiece of (Girona), R acism, 25 Tarragona, 221 237 Rafa Teja Atelier, 198 amphitheater, 222 Sant Pau del Camp, 155 Ràfols, 194 Royal Fitness Center, 98 Sant Pere of Púbol, Raixa, 266 Rusiñol, Santiago, 160, 228, altarpiece of (Girona), Rambla Catalunya, 54 230, 265, 266 237 Rambla Nova (Tarragona), Ryanair, 34 Sant Salvador, 226 222 Sants Railway Station The Ramblas, 2 (Estació Central de Rambla Vella (Tarragona), Saboroso, 42 Barcelona-Sants), 51, 54 222 Sa Calobra, 265 accommodations near, Ramblers Holidays, 41 Safety, 24–26 93–95 Razzmatazz, 216 Sagrada Família, 3, 156–158 Sant Vicenç de Calders, 226 Real Automóvil Club de Sailing, 42 Saranjan Tours, 41 España, 45 St. Christopher, chapel of, Sarcophagi, Girona, 236 Refugios (refuges), 47 180 Sardana, 145, 163, 180 Regia, 196 Sala d’Art Artur Ramón, 184 Savinosa, 226 Reial Club de Golf El Prat, Sala de Ball (Girona), 240 Scarves, 198 175 Salads, 318 Science Museum, 9 Reials Drassanes, 58 Sala Hipóstila, 169 Segur, 226 Rei de la Magia, 197 Sala Parés, 191 Self-catering RENFE (Spanish State Salou, 226 accommodations, 90–91 Railways), 46 Salvation, 218 Selfcatering Hols, 47–48 Rent A Phone, 33 Sanctuary of Santa Catalina Semana Santa (Holy Respiratory illnesses, 23 (Port de Sóller), 265 Week), 19 Restaurants, 103–140. See Sand, George, 252, 264, 266 Senior travelers, 27–28 also Restaurant Index San Granja, 264 Sephora, 196 alfresco, 132 San Marroig (Majorca), Sert, Josep Maria, 147, 230 Barceloneta and Vila 264–265, 266 Servicaixa-, 202 Olímpica, 133–139 San Nicolás, Iglesia de Servicios Ferroviarios de Barrio Alto, 139 (Bilbao), 282 Majorca, 248 best bets, 5–8 San Sebastián (Donostia), Ses Murteres, 264 Bilbao, 286–290 275, 291–302 Shawls, 198 Cadaqués, 244–245 accommodations, Shipping your luggage, 36 Ciutat Vella (Barri Gòtic, 295–297 Shoes, 198–199 El Raval & La Ribera), nightlife, 301–302 Shoko, 212 105–120 restaurants, 297–301 Shopping, 182–199 Eixample district, 121–128 shopping, 295 antiques, 184 family-friendly, 128 sights and attractions, Bilbao, 283–284 Gràcia, 129–131 292–294 Girona, 240 Mundaka, 304 traveling to, 292 Palma de Majorca, on the outskirts, 140 visitor information, 292 250–252 Palma de Majorca, San Sebastián International San Sebastián, 295 260–262 Film Festival, 294 what to buy, 183–184 San Sebastián, 297–301 Santa Cova (Holy Grotto), Shopping centers and malls, snacks, tapas and drinks, 220 199 116–120, 128, 138–139 Santa Maria del Sidecar, 211 tipping at, 104 Cami (Majorca), SideStep, 28 vegetarian, 104 accommodations, 258 Sights and attractions, Restrooms, 68 Santa María del Mar, 141–181 The Riding School of 58, 312 Gràcia, 168–170 Majorca, 250 Santa Ponça, 264 harbor front, 166–170 Road maps, 45 Sant Carles de la Ràpita, La Ribera, 148–152 RoadPost, 33 226 Montjuïc, 161–166 18_577921 bindex.qxd 3/29/05 12:09 PM Page 335

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Montserrat, 220 Sports Express, 36 Torre de Carlemany outer Barcelona, 170–174 STA Travel, 37 (Charlemagne’s Tower; parks, 174–175 Subway (Metro), 62 Girona), 236 Sitges, 229–231 Subwaynavigator.com, 32 Torredembarra, 226 suggestions for first-time Sun exposure, 22–23 Toscano Anticuo, 214 visitors, 141, 144 Surfing, 176 Tourist information, Tarragona, 222, 224 Swallow Boats (Las 10, 51, 54 Site59.com, 29 Golondrinas), 176 Tourist Office of , 10 Sitges, 227–234 Swimming, 176 Tours, package, 38–39 accommodations, Tous, 192 231–232 Trailfinders, 34 beaches, 230 Tablao Flamenco Train travel, 38, 46 nightlife, 234 Cordobés, 204–205 Bilbao, 278, 279 sights and attractions, Tapas bars Figueres, 241 229–231 Barcelona, 116–120, 128, Girona, 234 traveling to, 228 138–139 Majorca, 248, 265, 269 visitor information, 228 Bilbao, 290 Montserrat, 219 SkyCap International, 36 San Sebastián, 301–302 Mundaka, 303 Smarter Living, 29 Tapa’t (Girona), 240 Sitges, 228 Smoking, 67 Tapestry of the Creation Tarragona, 222 Society for Accessible (Girona), 236 to/from airport, 34–35, Travel and Hospitality, 26 Tàpies, Antoni, 314 60, 62 So_Da, 209 Tarragona, 221–227 Vilafranca del Penedès Soft drinks, 319 Tascas (taverns), 200 and Sant Sadorni Solano, Susana, 315 Taxes, 68 d’Anoia, 233 Solar Tours, 39 Taxis, 63 Tramvía Blau (Blue Sóller, 265 Bilbao, 279 Streetcar), 2, 63 Sombrería Obach, 191 to/from airport, 35, 62 Transbordador Aeri, 166 Sombreros Gorostiada Teatre-Museu Dalí Transmediterránea (Bilbao), 283 (Figueres), 241 (Majorca), 248 Sonar, 20, 153, 204 Teatre Nacional de Transportation, 60–64 S.O.S. Racisme, 25 Catalunya, 203 Majorca, 248–249 Soul of America, 28 Teatre Victoria, 203 Palma de Majorca, 249 Soups, 317 Teatro Arriaga (Bilbao), 290 Travel and Enjoy SpainPass, 33 Telentrada, 202 Magazine, 28 Spanair, 29 Telephones, 68–69 TravelAxe, 30 Bilbao, 277 Temple d’Augustus, 179 Travel Bar, 209 Majorca, 246 Temple de Sagrat Cor, 174 Traveler’s checks, 16–17 Spanish Heritage Tours, 39 Tennis, 176 Travelex Insurance Spanish State Railways Textil i d’Indumentaria, 190 Services, 22 (RENFE), 46 Theater, 203 Travel Guard Spanish Village (Poble Thomas Cook Timetable of International, 22 Espanyol) European Passenger Travel insurance, 21–22 Barcelona, 60, 165–166 Railroads, 46 Travel Insured nightlife, 213 Three Kings Day (Día de los International, 22 Palma de Majorca, 253 Reyes), 19 Travelocity, 28, 30, 44 Spartacus International Tibibus, 64 Travel warnings, 32 Gay Guide, 27 Tibidabo, 2, 54, 60 Trip-cancellation insurance, Spas Parc d’Atraccions d’ 21–22 at Barcelona hotels, Tibidabo, 174 Turisme de Barcelona, 51 98–99 Time zone, 69 Turronería Iváñez (Bilbao), San Sebastián, 295 Tipping, 69 283 Special events and festivals, at restaurants, 104 Tusquets, Oscar, 149, 172, 18–21 Tirititran, 205 186, 315 Special-interest trips, Tito’s (Palma de Majorca), Twin Peaks Press, 26 40–44 262 Txapela (San Sebastián), Spirits, 320 Torrada, 104 295 Sporting goods, 199 Torre Agbar (Glòries), 313 18_577921 bindex.qxd 3/29/05 12:09 PM Page 336

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Bellmirall (Girona), 238 Un Cotxe Menys (One Water, drinking, 69, Calderón, 86 Less Car), 41, 63 318–319 Catalonia Albioni, 74 United Airlines, 33–34 Watersports, 42 Catalonia Barcelona United Kingdom Palma de Majorca, 250 Plaza, 93 airlines from, 34 Wax Museum (Museu de la Citadines, 85, 102 consulate, 65 Cera), 9, 146 Constanza, 86–87 Palma de Majorca, Waymark Holidays, 41 Costa Azul (Palma de 249 Weather, 18 Majorca), 256 customs regulations, 14 Weather.com, 32 Costa Vasca (San Sebastián), passports, 67 Websites 295–296 tourist office in, 10 traveler’s toolbox, 32 Drolma, 4 United States Consulate, 65 travel-planning and Duquesa de Cardona, 71, 73 Palma de Majorca, 249 booking, 28–30 Duques de Bergara, 74 United States passports, 67 visitor information, 10 Fashion House B&B, 89–90 United Vacations, 39 Western Union, 66 Gallery Hotel, 87 Universal, 216 Wind 220º, 176 Gat Xino, 78 Up and Down, 215–216 Windsurfing, 176 Gran Hotel Domine (Bilbao), Urbana, 184 Wineries (bodegas), 233 284 Wines, 190–191, 319–320 Gran Hotel Ercilla (Bilbao), cava, 233 284 Vacation Study Women’Secret, 195 Gran Hotel La Florida, Abroad., 43 3, 98–100 Vall de Boquer (Majorca), Gran Hotel Son Net 270 Xampanyeria Casablanca, (Puigpunent), 258–259 Valldemossa, 264, 266–269 217 H10 Raco Del Pi, 76 Vegetables, 318 Xampanyerias (champagne Hesperia Sarrià, 101 Vegetarian restaurants, 104 bars), 216–217 Hispanos Siete Suiza, 102 Velázquez, 151, 282 Xampú Xampany, 217 Hostal Bahía (San Verbena de Sant Juan, 20 Xancó Camiseria, 197 Sebastián), 297 Viajes Iberia, 36 Xocoa, 185–186 Hostal de la Gavina Viajes Sidetours (Palma de (Girona), 238–239 Majorca), 252 Hostal D’Uxelles, 4–5 Vilafranca del Penedès, 233 Yahoo! Mail, 30 Hostal Gat Raval, 5, 78 Vila Olímpica Hostal Girona, 92 accommodations, 96–99 Hostal Goya, 92 restaurants, 133–139 Z anpanzar (Girona), 240 Hostal Opera, 79 Vina Viniteca, 190–191 Zara, 189 Hostal Orleans, 79 Vinçón, 186–187 Zoo, Parc Zoològic, 152 Hostal Residencia Oliva, 92 Virtual Bellhop, 36 Hostal Roma Reial, 79 Visa Hotel Abando (Bilbao), 284 ATM Locator, 32 ACCOMMODATIONS Hotel Actual, 87 traveler’s checks, 17 Abat Cisneros (Montserrat), Hotel Apsis Atrium Visit-bcn.com, 91 220 Palace, 87 Visitor information, Abba Garden Hotel, 101 , 3, 96, 99 10, 51, 54 AC Diplomatic, 3, 86 Hotel Astari (Tarragona), Bilbao, 278 Acropolis Guest House, 96 225 Cadaqués, 243 Anoeta Hotel (San Hotel Astoria, 91–92 Figueres, 241 Sebastián), 296 Hotel Axel, 88 Girona, 235 Aparthotel Silver, 102 Hotel Balmes, 88 Montserrat, 220 Arabella Sheraton Golf Hotel Banys Orientals, Palma de Majorca, 249 Hotel Son Vida (Palma 79–80 Port de Pollença & de Majorca), 254 Hotel Barcino, 74–75 Formentor, 270 Avenida (Bilbao), 285 Hotel Bonsol (Illetas), 257 San Sebastián, 292 Avenida Palace, 81 Hotel Born (Palma de Sitges, 228 Banys Orientals, 4 Majorca), 256–257 Tarragona, 222 Barceló Hotel Sants, 94 Hotel Carlemany (Girona), Vitoria, 275 Barcelona Hilton, 99–100 237–238 Vitra, 187 Barcelona Universal Hotel, Hotel Casa Fuster, 4, 81, 83 Vueling, 29 94–95 18_577921 bindex.qxd 3/29/05 12:09 PM Page 337

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Hotel Ciutat de Girona, 238 Hotel Pollentia (Port de Niza (San Sebastián), Hotel Claris, 3, 83 Pollença), 272 296–297 Hotel Colón, 4, 73, 85 Hotel Portixol (Palma de Palacio Ca Sa Galesa (Palma Hotel Condes de Majorca), 255 de Majorca), 254–255 Barcelona, 83 Hotel Prestige, 3 Palau Sa Font (Palma de Hotel Cortés, 80 Hotel Punta Negra Majorca), 255 Hotel Costa d’Or (Deià), (Palmanova), 259 Park Hotel, 4, 78 268 Hotel Rafael Diagonal Pensión Aida (San Hotel de Londres y de Port, 97 Sebastián), 297 Inglaterra Hotel Regencia Colón, 76 Pensión Amaiur (San (San Sebastián), 296 Hotel-Residencia Almudaina Sebastián), 297 Hotel El Cid (Sitges), 232 (Palma de Majorca), 256 Pensión Bilbao (Bilbao), 286 Hotel El Puerto (Mundaka), Hotel Restaurante Prestige, 85 303 S’Abeurador (Cuevas de Pulitzer, 85 Hotel Es Molí (Deià), 267 Artá), 274 Read’s Hotel (Santa Maria Hotel España, 4, 80 Hotel Ritz, 4, 84 del Cami), 258 Hotel Fira Palace, 85, 93 Hotel Romàntic de Sitges, Relais d’Orsa, 100–101 Hotel Formentor (Port de 231 Rey Juan Carlos I, 100 Pollença), 272 Hotel Rosamar (Palma de Rey Juan Carlos I Hotel, 98 Hotel Grand Marina, Majorca), 257 Rivoli Ramblas, 73–74 96–97 Hotel Royal, 76 Rocamar (Cadaqués), 244 Hotel Gran Marina, 5 Hotel San Agustí, 76 Roquefer (Bilbao), 286 Hotel Granvía, 88 Hotel Saratoga (Palma de Sagrada Família B&B, 92–93 Hotel Gravina, 75 Majorca), 256 San Lorenzo (Palma de Hotel Illa d’Or (Port de Hotel Torre Catalunya, Majorca), 256 Pollença), 271 93–94 Scott’s Hotel (Binissalem), Hotel Imperial Tarraco Hotel Tres (Palma de 259–260 (Tarragona), 225 Majorca), 255–256 7 Balconies, 81 Hotel Inglaterra, 88–89 Hotel Ultonia (Girona), 238 Sheraton Bilbao, 285 Hotel Jazz, 89 Hotel Villa Silken Gran Hotel Havana, Hotel Kurutziaga Jauregia Hermosa/Restaurant Vista 85–86 (Mundaka), 303 Hermosa (Portocolom), Terramar (Sitges), 231 Hotel Lauria (Tarragona), 257–258 Tryp Apolo, 95 225 Hotel Wilson, 95 Tryp Barcelona Aeropuerto, Hotel López de Haro Husa Barcelona, 89 101–102 (Bilbao), 284–285 HUSA Oriente, 77 Valparaíso Palace Hotel Majestic, 83–84 Jardí, 80–81 (La Bonanova), 259 Hotel María Cristina (San La Casa de les Lletres Vincci Marítimo Hotel, 97 Sebastián), 295 (House of Letters), 90–91 Hotel Meliá Barcelona La Residencia (Deià), Sarrià, 95 267–268 RESTAURANTS Hotel Meliá de Mar (Illetas), Le Meridien Barcelona, 71 Abac, 105 257 Llane Petit (Cadaqués), 244 Agorregi (San Sebastián), Hotel Miramar (Port de The Majestic, 4 300 Pollença), 271–272 Marina Folch, 5, 98 Agua, 135–136 Hotel Neri, 75 Marina View B&B, 98–99 Agut, 108 Hotel NH Calderón, 73 Mas de Torrent (Girona), Agut d’Avignon, 105 Hotel Noucentista (Sitges), 239 Aitxiar (Bilbao), 289 231–232 Meliá Gran Sitges (Sitges), Akelare (San Sebastián), Hotel Nouvel, 75 231 297–298 Hotel Omm, 4, 84, 99 Meliá Palas Atenea (Palma Alkimia, 5, 123 Hotel Onix, 89 de Majorca), 255 Anfiteatro, 132, 133 Hotel Peninsular, 5, 80 Mercure Monte Igueldo Anima, 108 Hotel Peninsular (Girona), (San Sebastián), 296 Arola, 136 238 Mesón Castilla, 77 Arroseria Sa Cranca (Palma Hotel Petit Palace Aranal Miró Hotel (Bilbao), 285 de Majorca), 261 (Bilbao), 285–286 Montecarlo, 77 Arzak (San Sebastián), Hotel Playa Sol (Cadaqués), NH Duc de la Victoria, 298–299 244 77–78 Atlanta (Bilbao), 290 18_577921 bindex.qxd 3/29/05 12:09 PM Page 338

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The Bagel Shop, 118 El Olivo (San Canals), Mama Cafe, 112 Bar Celta, 119 268–269 Maoz, 113 Bar Daguiri, 138 El Perro Chico (Bilbao), 288 Mare Nostrum (Sitges), 234 Bar del Pi, 116 El Racó de Can Fabes, 140 Martín Berasategui (San Bar Turò, 128 El Robust, 131 Sebastián), 299 Beltxenea, 121 El Salón, 109–110 Matxinbenta (Bilbao), 288 Bermeo (Bilbao), 286–287 Els Pescadors, 133 Mesón David, 5, 114, 128 Berton (Bilbao), 290 Els Quatre Gats, 2–3, 110 Mesón del Café, 179 Bestial, 136 Els Tres Tombs, 117 Moo, 124–125 Bocata, 113 El Vaso de Oro, 138 Mosquito, 119 Bodega Gambara (San El Velero (Sitges), 232 Mugaritz (San Sebastián), Sebastián), 301 Epicurí (Tarragona), 227 299 Bodega la Plata, 116 Espai Sucre, 7, 110, 119 Murivecchi, 115, 128 Bodegón Alejandro Jatetxea Es Trull (Cadaqués), 244 Neichel, 125 (San Sebastián), 300 Etxanobe (Bilbao), 287 Noti, 5, 125 Botafumeiro, 129 Flash-Flash Tortillería, 7–8, Organic, 7, 115 Bronsoms (Girona), 239 131 Out of China, 127 Busterri (Bilbao), 290 Foodball, 7, 117 Panier Fleuri (San Ca’an Carlos (Palma de Fragata (Sitges), 232 Sebastián), 299–300 Majorca), 261–262 Gaig, 140 Pans & Company, 113 Caballito del Mar (Little Garduña, 110–111 Peimong, 115 Seahorse; Palma de Gatz (Bilbao), 290 Pisa Morena, 117–118 Majorca), 261 Gente de Pasta, 111 Pla, 7, 112 Café Bar Bilbao (Bilbao), Gorría, 124 Pla de la Garsa, 115 290 Guría (Bilbao), 287 Poble Espanyol, 128 Café de L’Academia, 6–7, Il Giardinetto, 126 Porto Pí (Palma de Majorca), 108, 132 Iposa, 113 260–261 Cafe de la Opera, 116 Jaume de Provença, 121 Pucca, 112 Cal Pep, 7, 109, 119 Jean Luc Figueras, 129 Puda Can Manel, 137 Cal Ros (Girona), 239 Kasparo, 117 Quimet & Quimet, 120 Can Costa, 133 Koldo Royo (Palma de Quo Vadis, 107 Can Culleretes, 109 Majorca), 260 Rambla del Raval, 113 Can Isidre, 107 La Baguetina Catalana, 113 Ramonet, 137 Can Majó, 6, 136–137 La Balsa, 139 Reno, 125–126 Ca’n Quet (near Deià), 268 La Bella Napoli, 120 Re-Pla, 112 Can Solé, 133 La Bodegueta, 120, 128 Restaurant Clivia (Port de Cantina Machito, 131 La Bombeta, 138–139 Pollença), 272 Can Travi Nou, 132 La Bóveda (Palma de Restaurante Guggenheim Casa Alfonso, 128 Majorca), 262 Bilbao, 287–288 , 123 La Cuchara de San Telmo Restaurante Jaime (Deià), Casa Leopoldo, 107 (San Sebastián), 301 265 Casa Tejada, 128 La Cuineta, 111 Restaurant Hoffmann, CDLC (Carpe Diem), 6, 137 La Dama, 121, 123 107 Cellar Ca’n Amer (Inca), 269 La Dentellière, 113–114 Roig Robí, 129–130 Cervecería Catalana, 119 La Font del Gat, 132 Romesco, 115–116 Cinc Sentits, 6, 123–124 La Galiota (Cadaqués), 245 Rosalert, 126–127 Ciudad Condal, 119 La Gavina, 131 Sa Caseta (Palma de Club Náutico (Bilbao), 287 La Miranda del Museu, 132 Majorca), 262 Comerç 24, 5, 109 La Paradeta, 6, 114, 128 Salsitas, 116 Drolma, 4, 121 La Rosca, 114 Sandwich & Friends, 118 Dulcinea, 128 Las Campañas (Casa Santa María, 119 El Bulli (near Cadaqués), Marcos), 117 Schilling, 118 245 La Vinya del Senyor, 6, 138 Senyor Parellada, 112–113 El Caballito Blanco, 127 Les Coques (Tarragona), 227 7 Portes, 7, 134 El Casino (Mundaka), 304 Les Voltes (Tarragona), 227 Shojiro, 131 El Cellar de Can Roca L’Olive, 126 Talaia Mar, 137–138 (Girona), 240 L’Orangeriek, 132 Taller de Tapas, 6, 118, 119 El Fresco (Sitges), 232 Los Caracoles, 111 Tèxtil Café, 132 El Glop, 130 Lupino, 111–112 Torre d’Alta Mar, 7, 134–135 18_577921 bindex.qxd 3/29/05 12:09 PM Page 339

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Tragaluz, 6, 127 Urepel (San Sebastián), Víctor Montes (Bilbao), 289 Tristán (Palma de Majorca), 300–301 Vinissim, 7, 119–120 261 Venus Delicatessan, Xocoa, 7 Umita, 113 118–119 Xukela (Bilbao), 290 Urbieta (Bilbao), 289 Via Veneto, 6, 139 Zortziko (Bilbao), 288