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From late September to late October, thousands of Catalans flock to the hills in search of the highly-prized rovelló . There are also poisonous varieties, so amateurs are best to get a guide through the Diputació de Barcelona.

This socialist nationalist politician proclaimed the birth of the Catalan Republic (1931) and Catalan autonomy (1932).

This classic, lesbian hangout is a booming club with beautiful bodies and fantastic dance music. Ultra-chilled surroundings mean it’s easy to make acquaintances. The door policy is strictly female only.

Egalitarian tennis or poor man’s squash, all you need is a tennis racket and ball to beat against the wall to enjoy this popular pastime. The city’s parks are full of free frontó courts; one of the best is next to the Casa del Mig in the Parc de l’Espanya Industrial (Parc de l’Espanya Industrial).

Embotits (Catalan sausages) include the ever-popular fuet , a dry, flavourful variety, most famously produced in the Catalonian town of Vic.

Although Francisco Godia (1921–90) was best known for his prowess behind the wheel – notably as an F1 racing driver – his passions extended to the art world. His once private collection now forms this museum and encompasses a range of art from medieval times to the 20th-century from Jaume Huguet’s altarpiece St Mary Magdalene (c. 1445) to a range of Spanish ceramics and works by 17th-century fresco-painter Luca Giardano.

The airy, high-ceilinged galleries of this splendid museum are a fitting resting place for the bold, abstract works of Joan Miró, one of Catalonia’s most acclaimed 20th-century artists. See Fundació Joan Miró.

One of Catalonia’s most representative painters, Joan Miró (1893–1983), donated many of the 11,000 works held by the museum. Housed in a stark, white building designed by his friend, architect Josep Lluís Sert, the collection – the world’s most complete array of Miro’s work – was recently extended to include 25 new pieces by him. See Fundació Joan Miró

An incomparable blend of art and architecture, this spacious museum, awash with natural light, showcases the work of Joan Miró, one of Catalonia’s greatest 20th-century artists. Paintings, sculptures, drawings and textiles represent 60 prolific years. See Fundació Joan Miró.

A great terrace, views of Miró’s sculptures, plus well-presented modern food with an Italian accent.