La Mercè 2013

Sample some of the finest bespoke cocktails in Barcelona, and meet the city's most daring mixologists.

Where do the cool kids go clubbing in Barcelona? We take a look at the 10 best nightspots and their wildlife.

Need more than the 100 concerts going on during La Mercè? These are the places to see and hear live music pumping through the city.

If you fancy scrubbing up and heading out to where the rich and stylish go to flirt in Barcelona, this is your guide.

If you're looking for something to do as a family other than sit in a dark cinema, eat at another crowded restaurant or try to get the little ones away from that electronic game, you've come to the right place. Barcelona may not have as many parks as London or New York, but it's got its share of lovely open spaces to spend some quality time in a mysterious place known as the outdoors. Torre de les Aigües In 1870, the Torre de les Aigües provided water to some of the first houses to be built in the Eixample district. Now, more than a century later, converted into a swimming pool and a small park, it provides fun for young and old alike. As temperatures soar in August, the Torre de les Aigües is a welcoming oasis: relief from the heat and unlimited opportunities for splashing, paddling and generally getting wet. Parc d'Atraccions Tibidabo If there’s one thing kids love it’s a funfair – and the same usually goes for their parents. The amusement park perched at the top of Tibidabo has an otherworldly charm, a hundred years of history and the added attraction of being perched high above Barcelona. With rides for all ages, it’s a day out to remember. Barcelona Bosc Urbà (Urban Jungle) This urban adventure park – the first of its kind in Barcelona – is designed to deliver a monster dose of adrenalin. There are zip lines, nets, rope swings, bungee jumps, bridges and walkways rigged on platforms up to six metres above the ground – altogether more than 50 attractions on the park's var

Time to hit the beach! Lounge in the sun, take a dip in the sea, even sip a cocktail in the moonlight More summer fun Top 20 terraces Find the spots where you can relax, eat and drink on the coveted sunny terraces of Barcelona. The spritz crawl This Venetian concoction is back in style. We show you five spots where you can sip to your heart's content. Best ice cream shops Ice cream in all flavours and colours to help you beat the heat. The best chiringuitos Great dining on the sand: eating well at the city's beach bars The best clubs Where do the cool kids go clubbing? We take a look at the 10 best nightspots and their wildlife Top features 20 great things to do 1. Ramble down colourful La Rambla One of the most famous boulevards in the world, La Rambla is worth a stroll down even if you only have one day in Barcelona. A gateway to rural Catalonia, the mile-long road bustles with tourists, artists, human statues, fortune-tellers, dancers and musicians. Vibrant flower stalls, a cultural and exhibition centre, the superb La Boqueria market, a Joan Miró mosaic, newspaper kiosks and cafés line the street. You may pay a fortune to sip a cola at a roadside café but the people-watching opportunities will be worth the price. 2. Get up close to Gaudí's grand designs In Barcelona, you can gaze in wonder at Gaudí's fairytale architecture. The Sagrada Familia is breathtaking and grotesque by turns. At first glance, it seems as though a careless giant has dripped melting wax over a Got