What to do on holiday in Spain: be inspired with our insider experts, destination guides and hot tips for finding the hidden gems in your holiday resort.
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Spain is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Europe for good reason. The country's heady mixture of traditional culture, beautiful climate, vibrant cities and chilled-out beach resorts gives you plenty of choice no matter what your dream holiday looks like. Uncover the hidden gems and get off the beaten track with our insider tips, local expert recommendations and destination guides. We're sure you'll like what you find.
Travel guides
Best dining experiences // Barcelona
With all that sea and sunshine, why waste time looking for a good restaurant? Check out our guide to the best local dining in Barcelona, so you can enjoy every ...
Top bars and clubs // Barcelona
Barcelona has it all, from classy cocktail lounges to music-pumping nightclubs to cosy wine-rooms, and we’ve compiled a guide to the very best in town....
Barcelona's most exclusive cocktails // Barcelona
Allow your senses to be seduced by the glimmer of lights off polished steel and marble: welcome to Banker's Bar, a luxurious and unmissable Barcelona hotspot....
The best parks and gardens // Barcelona
Of all the cities in Europe, few offer the enormous green expanses of Barcelona. With a full tenth of the city covered by the 68 city parks, there’s no where be...
Top 5 day trips from Barcelona // Barcelona
From quaint seaside villages to mountaintop monasteries to paradisiacal beaches, the area around Barcelona just begs to be explored....
Best summer festivals and events // Barcelona
Get the insider scoop on Barcelona’s top summer fun with our guide to the best fiestas in town....
Top Michelin restaurants in Barcelona // Barcelona
In a city with as many types of cuisine as Barcelona, it’s easy to eat very well. But, as a discerning traveller, you want the best of the best. This list of re...
5 best breakfast cafés // Barcelona
Waking up in Barcelona and your hotel doesn’t feel like the best place to have the perfect breakfast? Do not panic. It might be tremendously diffi...
Top 10 attractions // Barcelona
Enjoy an authentic city break in Barcelona with this exclusive handy guide featuring the best attractions and great insider tips....
Top 5 scenic bars in Barcelona // Barcelona
So you consider Barcelona the perfect place for a stylish drink with a view? ...
A weekend hiking in the Pyrenees // Barcelona
Want to escape the city? Our insider Jahn Schlosser, author of the book #BCN - by locals, shows you how with this scenic trip to the Pyrenees....
Top 7 tapas bars in Barcelona // Barcelona
Where is one to find the best tapas in Barcelona? Local Jahn Schlosser author of the book ‘#BCN – by locals’ tells us exactly where with his top 7 suggestions!...
48 hours in Barcelona // Barcelona
Our travel expert Johannes explored the hidden gems of Barcelona - enjoy this fantastic itinerary....
Eco-friendly holidays in Barcelona // Barcelona
Pack your bags lightly and enjoy an environmentally responsible stay in Catalonia’s capital this year without compromising on anything the city has to offer....
11 best gourmet coffee bars in Europe // Barcelona
11 best coffee and espresso bars in Europe for coffee geeks. A comprehensive list of gourmet cafes, coffee roasters and amazing drip coffee in cities from...
