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Impressive architecture and hip restaurants meet a sunny Spanish climate and beautiful beaches. This has transformed Barcelona, in just a few decades, from a rough port city into one of Europe's — if not the world's — premier destinations. Stroll along La Rambla and Passeig de Gràcia, admire Gaudí's masterpieces, lose yourself in the Gothic Quarter, bask in the sun at Barceloneta beach, and discover some of the city's vibrant late-night haunts while you're at it.

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Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art – MACBA

Escape the hustle and bustle of Barcelona with a visit to the Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona (MACBA), a hub of contemporary art located in the El Raval neighbourhood. The museum showcases an impressive collection of Spanish and Catalan works from the mid-20th century onward, highlighting the creative evolution of local art movements. It also features a dynamic array of international pieces, with rotating exhibitions that bring fresh perspectives to its permanent collection.

Picasso Museum

The Picasso Museum in Barcelona is one of the city’s most visited cultural gems, offering a fascinating glimpse into the early years of one of the world’s most influential artists. With a permanent collection of over 4,000 works, the museum highlights Picasso’s deep connection to Barcelona, a city that played a key role in shaping his artistic evolution. The collection spans his formative years, showcasing a variety of styles and periods that reveal the development of his unique creative vision.

Camp Nou

FC Barcelona is much more than just a football club. Sometimes it feels as if it carries the whole nation's pride on its shoulders. Even those not interested in football will enjoy a visit to the grandiose Camp Nou, the largest stadium in Europe, with a seating capacity of 99,354 spectators. Follow in the footsteps of football legends from past and present by taking a tour of the stadium and then visiting the FC Barcelona Museum to learn all about the club's history, see its trophy collection, the press room, the presidential box, and the locker room.

PortAventura Park & Ferrari Land

PortAventura is an amusement park situated in Tarragona – less than two hours by car from Barcelona – featuring lots of thrilling attractions for all tastes and ages. The park is composed of six different worlds where you will enjoy all kinds of rides, attend shows, or go to various restaurants and shops. Ferrari Land is another park built around the theme of the famous Ferrari car brand, where you will find many rides and a new kids' area in tribute to the genius Enzo Ferrari, the founder of the brand, and his passion for innovation. Here, you can also ride Europe's tallest and fastest vertical accelerator and experience F1 racing on eight virtual reality rides.