Destination introduction
Rich in history and culture; full of character and contrasts, Barcelona has cemented itself as one of Europe’s top cities and it isn’t difficult to understand why. Dramatic Gothic buildings stand alongside spectacularly surreal modern structures and its cosmopolitan atmosphere is as equally present in the heart of Las Ramblas as it is in a vibrant beachside café.
A city transformed by the regeneration centred around the 1992 Olympic Games, Barcelona is fantastically easy to explore on foot and, with a location on Spain’s north-eastern Mediterranean coast, the city is blessed with beautiful beaches less than half an hour from its centre.