Barcelona
One of the Western Mediterranean's most colourful metropolises, Spain's cosmopolitan second city overflows with interest, its mood infused with a vibrant Catalan spirit and heritage.
You'll catch the pulse of Barcelona when you stroll the mosaic-paved Ramblas, the city's social hub, with open-air cafes, street entertainers and flower displays - and meet its unique cultural heritage in the ancient Gothic Quarter, the surrealistic architecture of Antonio Gaudi, and some outstanding museums and parks.