Said to be the biggest science museum in Europe, CosmoCaixa doesn't, perhaps, make the best use of its space. A glass-enclosed spiral ramp runs down an impressive six floors,...

In a forgotten, almost rustic square of Poblenou lies this first-rate fish restaurant, with tables under the canopy formed by two huge and ancient ombú trees. Suspend your...

Run by two young, enthusiastic and talented chefs, Hisop aims to bring serious dining to the non-expense-account masses by keeping its prices on the low side and its service...

Poblenou is a delightful hostal in an elegant restored building. The rooms are light and airy with their own bathrooms, and breakfast is served on a sunny terrace. Guests can...

In an almost-criminal strike against the morale of the working population (or the sobriety of Monday mornings), this summer-only clubbing classic hosts the best of the best in...

In 1326, the widowed Queen Elisenda of Montcada used her inheritance to buy this land and build a convent for the Poor Clare order of nuns, which she soon joined. The result is...

Nou Camp, where FC Barcelona has played since 1957, is one of football's great stadiums, a vast cauldron of a ground that holds 98,000 spectators. That's a lot of noise when...

In 1791, the Desvalls family, owners of this marvellously leafy estate, hired Italian architect Domenico Bagutti to design scenic gardens set around a cypress maze, with a...