Even without its beaches, Barcelona would be one of Europe’s coolest destinations thanks to its groundbreaking food scene, unique architecture and legendary nightlife. But the cherry on the sundae is ...

Classic images of Barcelona tend to involve Mediterranean-view seafood restaurants, soft gold-sand beaches and people strolling along the palm-lined seafront promenade. So it is often a surprise to ...

Barcelona has an impressive seven kilometres of sandy beaches, all of them perfectly adequate for a morning’s splashing about, but for a less urban backdrop and more towel space there are dozens of ...