• Take a guided walking tour of Barcelona; it's one of the best ways to see the city's monuments, fantastic architecture and attractions.
• Explore Antoni Gaudi's famously unfinished La Sagrada Familia with its splendid towers, sculptures and crypt.
• Marvel at the creatures of the deep at L'Aquàrium, one of Barcelona's most popular attractions, complete with marine life from around the world.
• Enjoy lunch and a spot of shopping at Olympic Port (Port Olímpic). Opened to coincide with the 1992 Olympic Games, it's home to many shops, restaurants, bars and nightclubs.
• People watch over coffee on the vibrant Las Ramblas, with its street entertainers, musicians, restaurants and bars.
• Delve into the life of Picasso at the Museu Picasso where you can enjoy a fine selection of works, many donated by the artist himself.
• Escape city life at Parc de la Ciutadella, home to Barcelona Zoo and boasting a small lake and lovely fountain.
• Chill out on Platja de Sant Sebastià, the nearest beach to town, complete with palm trees, lifeguards and children's play areas.
• Take the family to Barcelona Zoo, home to more than 7,000 animals including the only albino gorilla in captivity.
• Admire the architecture and sculptures in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, including the main square, Plaça Catalunya.

Barcelona City Guide - tourist guide to Barcelona, Spain