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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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
Barcelona’s slave trade history revealed on new walking tour
A tour of the Ramblas and Gothic Quarter highlights a dark part of Barcelona’s past, including how many of its famous sights were built with fortunes made from slavery
Different strokes: wild swimming in Spain
Forget the costas – mountain rivers and clear lakes offer the best escape from Spain’s summer heat.
Nightlife reports: Clubbing in Barcelona
As Barcelona gets ready for its annual electronic music festival, Sonar, we hit the streets with some of the city’s top DJs for a tour of the best places to party in the Catalan capital
Travels with locals: 10 great public transport rides
In many parts of the world, using public transport can be a more enriching experience for visitors than a guided tour or private car hire – but you might have to sharpen up your hammock-fixing and price negotiation skills. Our writers tell us about their favourite ways of getting around
