Weekend in Barcelona

Sun-kissed and lapped by the Mediterranean, Barcelona is a dynamo where people work hard and play hard. A magnet for architecture buffs, foodies and night owls, it is a pleasure for all the senses. It's more than just a single city, is really a collection of multi-faceted and diverse cities. The visitor unfamiliar with its history might be surprised that such a modern and enterprising city preserves its historic Gothic center almost intact, or by the curious contrast between the maze of narrow streets and the grid-like layout of the Eixample, the urban planning "Enlargement" project of the end of the 19th century. With such a huge variety of thing to see and do, it's no wonder why Barcelona city breaks are so popular. Fabulous architecture, brilliant Spanish cuisine, flamboyant culture and wonderful weather combine to make Barcelona a truly magnificent city. Barcelona is easily accessible from anywhere in Europe with excellent air and rail links. You could be strolling down the winding streets and soaking up the bustling atmosphere on a weekend break in Barcelona in no time. A ramble through the Barri Gòtic to La Catedral reveals the Gothic legacies of Barcelona’s medieval past. In the neighbourhood of l’Eixample, see Antoni Gaudí's hallucinatory spectacles Casa Batlló and La Pedrera. The city's famous museums, Museu Picasso, Fundació Joan Miró and Fundació Antoni Tàpies, pay homage to other artists who've left their imprint here.