Barcelona, Spain

With warm crystal clear waters lapping its sandy shores and mountains nuzzling up to its northern edge, this glistening jewel in the Mediterranean is blessed with desirable geographical genes. From the buoyant, revamped port area to the atmospheric  medieval streets of the Barri Gotic and the beautiful Modernista buildings of the Eixample, Barcelona has it all. A host of treasure-filled museums, architectural wonders, lively beaches and enchanting squares provide the icing on the cake.

Take a walk down Las Ramblas the centrepiece of Barcelona which travels through the old city right out to the port. The wide street makes it a wonderful place to meander through on a sunny day, soaking up all the sight, sounds and smells.

You cannot visit Barcelona without taking a trip to the Sagrada...