The Geology of Barcelona An Urban Excursion Guide

About this book

The purpose of this guide is to describe the geology and scenery of the Mediterranean city of Barcelona. Although a popular tourist destination, much in demand for its cultural and historical riches, Barcelona is equally interesting from a geological viewpoint. The three excursions described in this guide can easily be completed in a short citybreak visit using public transp0l1, ideally during weekdays to avoid weekend crowds, and involving a maximum of four nights in a hotel (three excursion days plus arrival and departure days). The excursions visit many of the scenically most attractive parts of the city, including places as yet virtually undiscovered by tourists, and provide an opportunity to see Barcelona from a different perspective.

Contents

Acknowledgements
Preface
List of Figures
List of Tables
Introduction
Previous Publications

Stratigraphic and Palaeogeographic Overview

Excursions
Excursion 1: Passeig de Les
- Vallvidrera funicular to Serra de Vilana
- Serra de Vilana to Tibidabo funicular
- Tibidabo funicular to Col de Penitents
Excursion 2: Les Turons
- Penitents to La Creueta del Coll
- Parc de la Creueta del Coll
- La Mare de Deu del Coll
- Park Guell
Excursion 3: Montjuic to The Medieval City
- Montjulc
- Modern Coastline to Barcino
- Barcino to the Pleistocene escarpment
- Punta del Convent Fonnation to Santa Maria del Mar

Glossary
References and Further Reading

Customer Reviews