In many ways the Catalan capital exemplifies urban coastal chic. Hit the sands during summer and you'll hear the light bulb click on above your head – this is why Barcelona is considered one of the planet's best beach cities. Let Barcelonians school you on the art of pacing your day – wake up late, enjoy a leisurely lunch, then.. ahh... siesta time. Dinners start late (all the better to hit the tapas bars), with nightlife kicking off even later.
When you've adjusted to the local timing, head out the door and let your preconceptions fly out the window. Antoni Gaudí's whimsical buildings including the wonder-in-progress La Sagrada Familia, will make an architectural admirer out of anyone. Ditto the central food market which makes a foodie (if not a glutton) out of all her visitors. Luckily, there are plenty of stomping grounds – ranging from high-end designer boulevards to the labyrinth of narrow streets which blanket the Gothic Quarter – to walk off one feast and head straight into another.
The adventures to be had in Barcelona are endless, much like the variety of tapas on offer. So treat yourself to that cat nap, leave your watch behind and get started on your personalized edition of a culinary/cultural/natural holiday fairytale.
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