The first house designed by the iconic architect – exuberant Casa Vicens in the beleaguered city’s Gràcia district – opens to the public later this month. ‘This could be a moment of peace,’ says its manager
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Europe’s hidden coasts: Costa Maresme, Spain
The coast just north of Barcelona is often overlooked by visitors. But with miles of sandy beach, great restaurants and a coast-hugging train, it’s a perfect escape
Barcelona’s open-air cabinet of curiosities, the Jardí Botànic
The author of new guide Quiet Barcelona sings the praises of this peaceful garden high on the slopes of Montjuïc
10 of the best market restaurants in Barcelona
The restaurants and stalls around Barcelona’s markets use fresh produce, often direct from the vendors – and are some of the best places to eat in the city
Staying in style in Barcelona
With an art gallery, coffee bar, yoga and south-east Asian food, you might find it hard to leave Barcelona’s Casa Bonay hotel – unless you get a craving for tapas
City breaks with kids: Barcelona
It’s a favourite destination for adults, but Barcelona has loads to offer kids, whether they’re into football, science, the seaside or amusement parks
A bookworm’s tour of Barcelona’s librerías
The Catalan capital may be more famous for Gaudí and tapas, but it has dozens of great bookshops, too
Gaudí’s partner in iconic Barcelona design finally gets the limelight
Josep Maria Jujol’s contribution to Gaudí’s Barcelona masterpieces, and those he created himself in Catalonia, have been overlooked. A new documentary seeks to give him the recognition he deserves
The lanes in Spain: swimming the Costa Brava’s new ‘sea tracks’
Vies Braves are a new way of swimming safely in busy seas – on buoy-marked routes north and south of Barcelona for group or independent holidays
Top 10 Barcelona walking tours
Gaze at graffiti, try the city’s best food or take a tour led by architects, photographers or even the homeless … Barcelona has a guided walk for everyone
