Barcelona

Barcelona city breaks lead you to a stunning Mediterranean city buzzing with excitement and drenched in sunshine, no matter how long you plan to spend here it simply won't be long enough. Taking a weekend break to Barcelona will reinvigorate you like no other place, leave you gasping for more and wishing that the UK weather was a little more amenable.

Barcelona short breaks

When considering a short, or weekend, break to Barcelona, you will find that the level of accommodation varies from budget hotels through to 4 star and 5 star luxury. So it is comforting to know that we have something for everyone when it comes to Barcelona city breaks. Try using our search facility to find accommodation that suits your needs.

Top Attractions in Barcelona

Where to start might be the only problem to consider when visiting Barcelona. City breaks to this bustling city offer so many attractions that it can be difficult to decide where to start. From Las Ramblas, Barcelona's most famous street, which bustles all day and night, to the awe-inspiring majesty of Gaudi's world famous Sagrada Familia, the, as yet unfinished, cathedral which reaches high into the skyline, there is no end to the delights that the city has to offer.

If you can tear yourself away from the city during your short break, Barceloneta Beach, a 4km stretch of golden sands, offers a beach holiday feel with the city on the doorstep. In addition, the Port Aventura theme park is easy to reach by rail and is one of the most applauded amusement parks in Europe. However, you would be forgiven for wishing to stay in Barcelona itself during your weekend break - there is literally so much going on in this cultural hotspot that you might never want to leave.

Eating and Drinking in Barcelona

No Barcelona short break would be complete without a taste of tapas. A very special part of Spanish life, the small and simple dishes seem to have a way of bringing people together, with many Spaniards forgoing an evening meal at home to bar hop with friends instead, taking in the tapas of several bars. Often the simplest of foods, tapas offer glimpses of the hearty and unpretentious food which sustains the Spanish people.

If you are looking for something a little more substantial during your short break, Barcelona offers a huge range of restaurants, in fact dining out is something of a popular pastime in the city. A cosmopolitan city, the entertainment options in this city break favourite are endless. The Barri Gotic area offers a huge choice of bars, while the Placa de Sant Josep Oriol is the area's nicest square and one of the most popular places in the city to enjoy a drink and watch the action.

Shopping in Barcelona

Barcelona offers the perfect opportunity for some excellent shopping. Label lovers will adore this most stylish of cities, while bargain hunters will find outdoor markets where everything is sold from art to books and jewels.