Dan Blystone 
ABaC Hotel Barcelona is a 15-room boutique retreat set in a former aristocratic residence. Guests enjoy elegant rooms with Hermès toiletries, a serene spa, and Jordi Cruz’s Michelin-starred restaurant, making it one of the city’s most exclusive luxury escapes.
Located in the heart of El Born near Port Vell, Restaurant 7 Portes is one of Barcelona’s most iconic dining establishments. It has become a symbol of the city’s cultural and culinary heritage, and is especially renowned its rice dishes and paellas.
Hidden in the Gothic Quarter, Plaça de Sant Felip Neri is a quiet, haunting square marked by history. Centered around a Baroque church, its scarred walls and serene atmosphere offer a powerful contrast to the city’s lively streets.
Barcelona is a leading art destination, where independent galleries showcase Catalonia’s heritage alongside cutting-edge contemporary works. This guide highlights the city’s vibrant and diverse art scene.
The Girona Temps de Flors festival is held yearly in the Barri Vell (old quarter) of the Catalan city. Buildings, courtyards and monuments are transformed into ornamental flower gardens during the week long springtime festival.
Casa Milà, also known as La Pedrera (the quarry) was designed by Antoni Gaudí and built from 1906–1912. The building was commissioned by the industrialist Pere Milà and his wife Roser Segimon.