Make sure you allow plenty to time to soak up all aspects of this remarkable city, from the lively Ramblas to the smart shops of Passeig de Gracia. Perhaps head towards the cathedral and older parts of town with wonderful examples of Gaudi architecture or visit one of the city’s museums. Don’t miss the Sagrada Familia Cathedral, Antoni Gaudi’s unfinished masterpiece, or the Picasso Museum which houses one of the most extensive collections of the 20th-century painter’s artworks. You may also wish to take the funicular up to Montjuïc, a lively region set on a hill with commanding views over the city, in addition to a number of attractions and galleries. If you prefer to venture further afield, then why not visit Montserrat? This distinctive jagged mountain is crowned by its impressive monastery, and can be reached either by rack railway or cable car. Back in Barcelona, there are plenty of options for dinner from wonderful gastronomic restaurants to cosy bistros and tapas bars.