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If you're looking for a city that's got it all you couldn't do much better than choose the Catalan capital Barcelona, Spain's second city, and one that's bursting with life at every turn.
And it doesn't matter what you're looking for - party town, laid back beach resort, or a cultural oasis in which to lose yourself, as any Barcelona travel guide will tell you, this city has activities to keep everyone happy. So what makes it so special? You mean besides the perfect climate of warm, dry summers, coupled with mild, dry winters, the top-notch cuisine, world-class museums, renowned nightlife, or the shopping, which rivals London and Paris?
Not many European cities steeped in culture can also boast beautiful beaches literally right on their doorsteps. But like any city, it's the people who make Barcelona what it is, and the Catalans - if you value your life you won't call them Spaniards, this is the region of Catalonia after all - are some of the most tourist-friendly people in Europe. And wouldn't you be if you spent your days lounging on the beach, sipping sangrias in one of the city's many street cafes, or catching an FC Barcelona match in Europe's largest stadium, at Camp Nou?
...Barcelona's buildings are simply out of this world.
Barcelona's not your typically Spanish city either. Situated on Spain's north east coast, it's closer to France than Madrid, lending it an international flavour all of its own. The region's tongue, Catalan, is a mix of Spanish and French, and although Spanish is used, the locals prefer their own language and you'll see it all over, from street signs to menus. Architecturally, you'll never find anything quite like Barcelona either. Not least because most cities make their architects use straight lines, and don't encourage buildings as brightly coloured as Jimi Hendrix album covers. Courtesy of famous local architect Gaudi, Barcelona's buildings are simply out of this world.
...full of crazy street performers and market stalls selling everything from fruit and flowers to birds.
Once you've had your fill of tourism and sightseeing, a good piece of advice is to head down to Las Ramblas and catch a slice of the city's life at its most vibrant and off the wall. This famous avenue is full of crazy street performers and market stalls selling everything from fruit and flowers, to birds, bunnies and snakes in cages - thankfully not all in the same one. If all this proves too much, you can always take a break and grab a quick Cava, or two, or three at one of Las Ramblas' endless supply of cafes and bars. And then why not finish up by joining the bikini set at Barceloneta Beach, a 15-minute stroll away? This is a town that has truly got it all.
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When to go
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Things to see and do
Let us help plan your ideal trip to Barcelona. Find the most popular tourist attractions as well as lesser-known gems in our guide to Barcelona attractions.
