Home to the iconic modernist architecture designed by Antoni Gaudi, Barcelona is a recognized a hub of international fashion, cutting-edge design, culinary delights and miles of sandy beaches.

To start the cultural adventure take a stroll along the vibrant Ramblas, Barcelona’s most frenzied street, , where for a fun gastronomic experience you can visit the city’s most famous foodhall,the Boqueria and take a vermouth or or “pica pica” (snacks) at the many tapas bars inside the market itself. Next explore the romantic Cituat Vella (Old town) through t the atmospheric narrow cobbled streets of the Gothic area. Discover the stunning Cathedral, Roman ruins and charming little squares where you can sit back and relax in terraces during the long hot afternoons. Visit the Picasso museum and browse in the exclusive boutiques and contemporary art galleries in the trendy district of La Ribera and Borne.

For Art Noveau fans, take a wander up one of the city’s most emblematic streets Paseo de Gracia where you indulge retail some designer retail therapy and at the same time marvel at the architectural wonders of la Caso BATLo , CASA MILA and further across town la Sagrada Familia, Gaudi’s most celebrated work . To get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, escape towards to the mountains and enjoy the stunning gardens another Gaudi masterpiece Park Guell , inspiration for the blockbuster movie "Vicky, Cristina, Barcelona" . No trip to Barcelona would be complete without taking an unforgettable trip up to Montjuic, home to the spectacular Miro gallery and the Grec Theatre or the Tibidado, where you can the visit the fairytale neo-gothic Temple de Sagrat Cor and then take in the breathtaking panorama of the city while enjoying an aperitivo in the sublime Mirablau bar with its sublime views of Barcelona skyline

For nightlife whether you want to simply enjoy quite dinner or dance away the night in one of the city´s most beachside night-time haunts. , the famous promenade of la Barceloneta or Puerto Olimpico is the perfect place to be with its wide array of buzzing resturaurants and clubs. Club Eclipse in the W Barcelona, the Bofill-designed luxury hotel overlooking the sea is a great place to enjoy a late-night chupito with the “beautiful people”, while savouring the vistas and ambience of this vibrant Catalan capital in the Mediterranean breeze.

Text by Natasha Ffrench