Barcelona
The Draw Trendsetting cuisine, style, and nightlife, with lovely beaches for recovering from endless nights.
Don’t Miss Eating—well and often. Stroll the food stalls at the new El Mercat de la Barceloneta and the 13th-century La Boqueria. For dinner, no one is doing tapas better than Alberto Adrià at Inopia (barinopia.com). Locals flock here for sardines, salt cod, jamón Ibérico croquettes, fried artichokes, and Spanish wines for a few euros per serving—or the never-ending menu for $48.
When to Go Year-round, but spring and fall are nicest.
Where to Stay For turn-of-the-century grandeur, stay at Casa Fuster, a magnificent hotel in a landmark building. The rooms are sumptuous, the city views fantastic, and the rooftop pool divine (rooms from $400; hotelcasafuster.com). Casa Camper has an appealingly quirky feel, with a modern, fashion-savvy design. Book a suite for only a few more euros (singles from $270, suites from $295; casacamper.com).
Combine With A culinary road trip to Catalonia to eat at elBulli, a legendary hotbed of inventive cuisine.
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