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With warm, crystal-clear waters lapping its sandy shores and mountains nuzzling up to its northern edge, this glittering jewel in the Mediterranean is blessed with desirable geographical genes. From the buoyant, revamped port area to the atmospheric medieval streets of the Barri Gòtic and the beautiful Modernista buildings of the Eixample, Barcelona has it all. A host of treasure-filled museums, architectural wonders, lively beaches and enchanting squares provide the icing on the cake.
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Anything from flamenco to transvestism can feature at El Cangrejo, one of the most authentic venues in El Raval.
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This large shopping complex offers a slew of shops, cafés and fast food restaurants. Best of all, it houses the cinemas of the Icària Yelmo Cineplex Top 10 Versi Original Cinemas, one of the largest cinemas in town to show VO (non-dubbed) films.
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The top floor of this department store has a glass-fronted cafeteria and restaurant with a terrace – an excellent place to lunch or just have a coffee. From here there are views of the nearby Plaça de Catalunya, the old town and the Eixample. The enormous store below stocks just about anything you might need to buy.
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On this spring day, Barcelona is transformed into a vibrant, open-air book and flower market. Men and women exchange presents of roses, to celebrate Sant Jordi (Top 10 Catalan Saints & Virgins) and books, in tribute to Cervantes and Shakespeare, who both died on 23 April 1616.
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This elegant mansion, set in peaceful grounds, is just 200 m (656 ft) from the beach. The rooms have antique furniture and fixtures, and there’s a salt-water pool. The first-rate restaurant serves divine Mediterranean fare.
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A simple, unpretentious gay-friendly hotel, with a pretty garden.
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El Japonés pulls in a lively, hip crowd to feast on sushi, sashimi and tempura at communal trestle tables. Low lighting, buzzy atmosphere.
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A visit to this multi-space bar is a must for its original design.
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A neon-lit mini-mall, with vintage clothes, records and trendy accessories, all housed in a stately 18th-century palace.
Exterior, El Mercadillo
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This restaurant is set in a castle overlooking Catalonia’s wine country. Traditional cuisine is complemented by bottles of local wine and cava .
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Restaurant price categories
For a three-course meal for one with half a bottle of wine (or equivalent meal), taxes and extra charges.
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Hotel price categories
For a standard, double room per night (with breakfast if included), taxes and extra charges.
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