The Unusual Barcelona lands at Terranova
This week, Terranova bookstore—one of the most curated and characterful literary spaces in Barcelona— features the special edition of The Unusual Barcelona both in its window display and inside the store. Until next Tuesday, our publication will take centre stage at this unmissable spot in the heart of the Eixample. And after taking over its window, you’ll still be able to find it on the shelves inside.
A visual and narrative tribute to the Catalan capital
Curated by Cecilia Camacho, editor and creative director of CC/magazine, this new edition is a clear statement of intent: to see, feel and experience Barcelona from an aesthetic, emotional and honest perspective. The Unusual Barcelona doesn’t simply recommend places; it builds a living portrait of the city through stories, interviews, illustrated maps and high-quality editorial design. It is, in equal parts, a collector’s item, a source of inspiration, and a unique tool to discover (or rediscover) the city from the inside out.
“This fourth edition becomes a hybrid publication that merges editorial inspiration with meaningful recommendations.”
An evolution: from alternative guide to editorial object
What began as an alternative guide for curious travellers has now grown into a hybrid editorial format, expanding both in ambition and depth. The 4th edition of The Unusual Barcelona represents a significant evolution in its approach: 128 pages printed on premium Fedrigoni papers, with Japanese exposed spine binding, and sealed in a recyclable PET vacuum-packed sleeve. Each copy comes with a specially designed postcard exclusive to this edition.
Behind this meticulously crafted format lies a clear philosophy: to make reading and exploring a memorable experience. This guide transforms into a magazine you’ll want to savour at home —to read like an art and culture book— but also into a guide you can carry with you as you explore the city from a new perspective.
Over 400 carefully curated recommendations
One of the most valuable aspects of this guide-magazine is its curation. This is not a list of random addresses —it’s a carefully selected collection of over 400 up-to-date recommendations, thoughtfully organised by districts and categories. You’ll find restaurants, cafés, bakeries, wine bars, shops, galleries, museums, hotels, bookshops, artists’ studios, and those hidden corners only known by those who truly love this city.
Everything is designed to offer an intimate, contemporary map of Barcelona —a guide for both first-time visitors and locals seeking to reconnect with their city from a fresh, more sensitive perspective. Because there are many Barcelonas within Barcelona —and this publication is an invitation to explore the ones that speak to us, inspire us, and reflect our most personal view of the city.
Inspiring voices: creative views of the city
What truly sets The Unusual Barcelona apart from any other guide is the inclusion of local voices that offer a personal, emotional take on the city.
Within its pages, you’ll find interviews and features with prominent figures from Barcelona’s cultural, artistic, design and lifestyle scenes.
People like Nuria Val (@nuriaval__), Helena Agustí (La Culture House), Verònica Fuerte (Hey Studio) and Inés Sans (Casa Bonay) share their favourite places —the ones that make up their personal map of the city.
These stories go far beyond simple recommendations. They open windows to a lived, felt and creatively reimagined Barcelona. Each of them contributes a unique perspective, helping shape a collective, diverse and deeply personal vision of the city.
Editorial features that capture the soul of Barcelona
Beyond the curated recommendations, this edition includes stories and interviews that encourage readers to view Barcelona from multiple angles: art, architecture, design, daily life… Features designed to inspire, move and connect with the essence that makes this city so unique.
This issue includes interviews and articles with figures such as photographer Salva López, artist Chidy Wayne, architecture studio Mesura, and experimental floral stylists Flowers by Bornay. Their insights and experiences offer emotionally resonant perspectives that capture the most vibrant and authentic soul of Barcelona.
And that’s not all —the issue also includes photography by artists we admire, such as Martina Matencio (@lalovenenoso), Fabrizio Colque, Guillaume Lavrut, Marta Vidal, among others; an illustrated map by Carmen Casado (@holasoykaaa); and inspiring quotes scattered throughout the pages. A visual and editorial experience in every sense.
“Featuring interviews, stories and insights from local artists, designers and creatives.”
Terranova: a bookshop with a contemporary spirit
Founded in 2021, Terranova has quickly become a must-visit space in Barcelona for lovers of architecture, design, art and contemporary literature. Its thoughtful curation and serene aesthetic make it a space where books and cultural experiences live side by side in perfect harmony.
“This week, its window becomes the perfect stage for presenting The Unusual Barcelona.”
Indeed, this week, Terranova’s window display becomes the perfect stage to showcase The Unusual Barcelona —joining this more contemplative and slow-paced perspective on the city.
Don’t miss the chance to discover it
So, if you’re in Barcelona, make sure to visit Terranova before Tuesday to discover The Unusual Barcelona in its window. And if you stop by after, don’t worry —it will still be waiting for you inside the shop. Take it home —or gift it— and enjoy a truly unique space filled with extraordinary publications.
