Fanciful architecture and hip restaurants have come together with the sunny southern Spanish climate and beaches to transform Barcelona in just a few decades from rough port city to one of Europe’s – if not the world’s – premier destinations. It is simply the city offering almost everything to almost everyone. But, Barcelona is also the city offering that over the top thing to the really craving ones! Stroll along La Rambla, admire the Casa Calvet’s façade or the Casa Mila designed by Gaudi, visit the Market of la Boqueria or shop at El Corte Inglés. Or why not sample some of the many bars, cafés and late night haunts? Barcelona has it all.

Like many other cities on the Mediterranean, Barcelona was founded by the Romans. The original...

Much of the attraction of Barcelona is the city’s wide range of sights. The architect, the design...

The craziest building site in the world. Gaudi’s genius, and the fact that the cathedral will never...

FC Barcelona is much more than just a football club. Sometimes it feels as if it carries the whole...

If you don’t have time to visit all of Gaudi’s landmarks, be sure to see this one. Visit the Gaudi...

Leave the busy streets behind you for a moment by visiting Barcelona’s museum of modern art. MACBA...

Not quite as wacky as some of Gaudi’s architecture but this sublime concert hall designed by...

Barcelona’s most beautiful church is probably the best existing example of the Catalonian Gothic,...

The green part of the city. Immediately behind Barcelona there is an 8,000-hectare park – 22 times...

The sharks are the stars at this Mediterranean themed aquarium! L’Aquàrium is situated at the end...

It is easiest to divide Barcelona’s overwhelming range of restaurants into two parts: the new and...

A very popular tapas bar and restaurant. It’s best to jostle your way to the bar and let Pep...

Slightly updated Catalonian cuisine in an attractive open-air restaurant (arrive early) or in the...

A place to sample modern Catalonian cuisine without it costing the earth. No menu, just leave it to...

Basically, alchemy. It is something like this to which all those Spanish chefs with their awards...

Elegant fusion in an almost completely white space. A typical Salero dish is tuna with spinach and...

"The Seven Doors" has been in business since 1836, and still has its original modernismo interior –...

This haute cuisine eatery pioneered modern market cooking. The combination of atmosphere, the...

Sample Old Barcelona – both in terms of interiors and the menu, which is rich in traditional fish...

In the middle of Montjuïc mountain, in a fully restored building, you will find the fine dining...

4 Gats offers delicious Catalan food and a charming atmosphere, as well as a piece of history. The...

Spend an evening sampling the now world famous tapas dishes. Start with some simple cold cuts at La...

Barcelona’s cafe culture is half Italian, and comes with its own set of simple rules. Café con...

Zürich is one of Barcelona’s prime gathering spots, which makes it perfect for people watching. The...

If there’s no room at Zürich, head over here. Many of the street merchants from La Rambla come here.

Barcelona stays awake while the rest of Europe sleeps! Nightlife starts late, preferably at a bar....

Have a drink enjoying the city’s most expansive view from the slopes of Tibidabo. Either on the...

Still the best place to sample wine in Barcelona with its location opposite the beautiful church of...

It looks like a gentlemen’s club, which makes it very "up to date". Perfect for a drink before or...

Schilling is a friendly, fairly intellectual place, close to La Rambla and Barrí Gotic. If you walk...

This bar, deep inside the Raval area, is where Jean Genet spent time in the company of thieves and...

Raval’s combination of old beauty and contemporary hipness is apparent at La Paloma. This classic...

A well-established nightclub on three levels, accommodated in former factory premises. Spacious and...

Bar Marfil claims to have the best sushi and exclusive cocktails in the area of Paseo de Gracia and...

As the name implies Barcelona Rouge has a red interior, reminiscent of a bars back in the 19th and...

Shopping in Barcelona offers lots of interesting browsing. Unusual shops can be found in most parts...

Spain’s department store colossus is both loved and hated, but successfully performs the main task...

An oval shopping center drawn by Rafael Meneo, with over 130 shops. Many of the large international...

Fastcheck Arrivalguides lists a selection of Barcelona Hotels to choose from when in the city....

One of the most modern hotels sophisticated Barcelona has to offer. The successful restaurant...

Minimalist rooms (but with Bang & Olufsen plasma screens), Japanese gardens, a lounge bar with a...

Good value and sought after in a stylish nineteenth century building on Barcelona’s main shopping...

This is where trend conscious visitors usually stay when they visit Barcelona. Located in a 19th...

A great choice for the weekend visitor who would rather spend money on shopping and partying. Good...

Simple but well located close to the fresh produce market, La Boqueria. The rooms are clean, light...

Reliable, but somewhat worn, apartment hotel close to everything.

Fastcheck’s free Barcelona travel guide provides you with some essential information before your...

Aeropuerto de Barcelona (BCN), Barcelona’s airport, is 13 km southeast from the CBD. Several bus...

Tickets for the underground can be bought from travel information booths and from stations. They...

Barcelona’s black and yellow taxis can be hailed on the street, at stations or called by telephone....FonotaxiRàdio Taxi

The main post office at Plaça Antoni López is open 08.30– 21.30 from Monday–Saturday and is also...

Chemist’s shops in Barcelona take turns at operating the after-hours service. The nearest chemist’s...Farmàcia Clapés

Amigo Robira CarmenCentre Odontològic de Barcelona (A large and good dental clinic where English is spoken)

Country code: +34 Area code: 093

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