From the brightly colored buildings that seem more like sculpture than architecture to the famous La Rambla, a boulevard where visitors soak up the street life and Mediterranean sun from cafe tables, Barcelona delights the senses. And even as its hip factor continues to increase exponentially with each passing year, the city maintains the independent spirit that makes it an accessible and enjoyable destination for travelers of many interests and budgets.

Flights to Barcelona land at Barcelona Airport, about 11 miles southwest of the city center.