Barcelona

Sipping coffee at Barcelona Arc de Triomf

Sipping a latte coffee on a bench near the Arc de Triomf of Barcelona; credit GaudiLab/iS

Barcelona is a Mediterranean splash of charm without insult or favor. It drives your daily passions in ways that are memorable, adventurous, and a little naughty. You may find this Spanish waterfront city as attractive as the ancient Romans did.

History
Few major cities have undergone more tumultuous changes from Roman occupation to modernism

3 Days in Barcelona
We highly recommend that you spend 3 or more days getting a flavor of the city’s Catalonian culture

Pablo Picasso mural in Barcelona

Mural of Pablo Picasso, the most famous artist-resident; credit Barcelona Tourisme

Attractions
Experience Sagrada Familia, La Ramblas, Arc de Triomf, and many old districts that have modern conveniences

Museums
Pablo Picasso helped make the city a premiere arts destination with several must-see museums

Dancing in the street, Barcelona

Dancing in the streets of Barcelona; Manuel Torres Garcia/UN

Beaches
Barceloneta, Șanț Sebatia, Măr Bella, Bogatell, and Sant Miquel are among its world-famous beaches

Travel Tips
Most stares from Spaniards are curious about American Blacks who act differently than negative stereotypes

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