Altaïr Llibreria is a specialist travel bookshop on Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes in Barcelona’s Eixample. Its two floors bring together travel books, guides, maps and photo books, with titles covering places and cultures around the world. Altaïr also publishes its own guides and books, as well as a travel magazine. Armchairs make it easy to pause between shelves, and there is a small café for snacks while you browse. Ask the staff for help finding a title or planning a trip.
A bookshop devoted to travel
Altaïr Llibreria specialises in books about travel and exploring the world. Its shelves include guides, maps and photo books, alongside titles about languages and cultures. The range covers destinations across continents, so you can browse for a specific trip or pick up reading about somewhere new.
Altaïr is also a publisher. Look for its own travel guides and books, as well as its magazine. The shop’s focus makes it useful both for practical trip planning and for reading about places from home.
How to browse the two floors
The bookshop is arranged across two floors, with armchairs among the shelves. Give yourself time to look through both levels, and ask the staff for recommendations if you have a destination or subject in mind. Their help can be useful when you are searching for a particular guide or an unfamiliar title.
There is a small café inside, where you can stop for a snack during your visit. Altaïr is on Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 616, in Barcelona’s Eixample. It closes on Sundays and has a midday break on other days, so check the current hours before you set out.
FAQ
Where is Altaïr Llibreria in Barcelona?
It is at Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 616, in the Eixample district.
What can you find at Altaïr Llibreria?
The shop specialises in travel books, guides, maps and photo books, with titles about languages and cultures. It also publishes its own guides, books and magazine.
Does Altaïr Llibreria have a café?
Yes. There is a small café inside where you can get a snack.
Is Altaïr Llibreria open on Sundays?
No. The shop is closed on Sundays.
