Barcelona City Breaks

One of the world’s most enchanting cities, Barcelona offers beaches and sea as a captivating backdrop to architectural gems from Gothic to Gaudi, world class museums and galleries, an Olympic park, a peerless cathedral, a world famous boulevard and one of the most extensive medieval cities in Europe.Barcelona’s architectural treasures are reason enough to visit the vivacious and creative capital of Catalunya.

The Gothic quarter is the true heart of Barcelona featuring 14th century cathedrals and palaces towering above an ancient maze of shadowy lanes and narrow streets. Elsewhere the spectacular modernista creations of Gaudi and his contemporaries are dotted around the city and evidenced in Park Guell and the soaring, sinuous spires of Sagrada Familia.

Culture enthusiasts can indulge on luxury Barcelona city-breaks with the plethora of museums and galleries.  Artists have long been inspired by the city and a myriad of museums are devoted to the works of Miro, Dali and Picasso. Catalan cooking with its simple and flavoursome ingredients, is served in captivating settings: elegant Art Nouveau dining rooms, Basque-style tapas bars, rustic beachside chiringuito and Michelin-starred restaurants.

Tourist Taxes Tourist taxes have been introduced across many areas of Spain and are payable directly to the hotel. Taxes vary according to the region and the hotel star rating but are generally up to €5 per person per night, often with reductions for children.