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Why go? Barcelona may be bridesmaid to Madrid the bride, but she’s the one that’s caught the bouquet and is still single, sassy and sexy. Spain’s second city (and the Catalan capital) is Western Europe’s most popular destination. Even if Barcelona didn’t have stunning pine-green hills at its peak and a golden strip of sand and sea at its base – and there’s not many cities who can boast of both beaches and mountains – it would still be a fascinating place to visit. Here is the famous La Rambla, once an ancient river, now a long busy boulevard of performers and people, with market stalls of all sorts. Start from this ley-line and Barcelona unfolds north to the chic shopping district of Gracia and Gaudi's symbolic Sagrada Familia church and west to the clandestine entertainments of the Barri Xines and the hip restaurants of El Raval. South is the spruced-up waterfront and the yachts of Port Vell, and east the Old Town and the boutiques and cava bars of trendy Born .... all of this crowned by Mount Tibidabo and encircled by Barceloneta beach. This is a city of eye-catching culture and stimulating character, and like Catalonia itself, should be embraced with gusto and flair. Any downsides? More than 3 million visitors a year means Barcelona can become cramped and crowded, especially in the muggy summer months. The city centre is notorious for pickpockets and purse-snatchers and the gangs of gypsy guitarists are not to everyone’s taste. Current weather/time: In Barcelona:  |
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