Barcelona

Fantastic architecture, from Gothic to Modernista, more notably Antoni Gaudi's masterpiece, La Sagrada Familia, perhaps Spain's most famous building, these are just a few reasons why Barcelona attracts millions of visitors each year.

The atmosphere is lively and exciting and as Barcelona is Spain's top shopping destination no trip would be complete without a visit to the Ramblas, where market stalls compete with designer stores.

The sports option are vast, from experiencing a live match at Nou Camp, home of Barcelona FC to the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix at the Circuit de Catalunya.

Being a city that never sleeps, Barcelona comes alive with entertainment options after dark. Bars (intimate, local, chic), Restaurants (Tapas, Catalonian, a la Carte), Clubs (Gay, Lesbian, Straight, Not Sure), Music (Classical Guitar, Chart Topping Divas).

Barcelona also boasts several glorious beaches, among them Barcaloneta and San Sebastia, popular with everyone and offers a wide selection of water sports, bars and restaurants. Whilst Mar Bella, a nudist beach, attracts a different clientele, but equally as popular.

There are many many more reasons to visit Barcelona, far more than this site can do justice to, for more details log onto:

• Time Out Barcelona