Groove to jazz on Gaudi's rooftops, taste tapas prepared by a grandmother who is inspiring all the young Spanish chefs, discover how to get to a secret beach, sink your teeth into the ultimate churros, take a hot bath at a spa beneath the city ? Soul of Barcelona brings together the 30 best experiences the city has to offer - which alone make it well worth the trip. Hidden hotels, outstanding restaurants, secret bars, off-the-radar strolls ? In this guide you'll find a carefully curated, eclectic selection for every budget. Designed for both travellers and locals, it reveals handpicked addresses chosen by a local writer - each place a gateway to discovery, far from the crowds and off the beaten path. A fresh take on the art of travel. 'The most joyful street in the world, the street where all the four seasons live together, the only street in the world that I wish would never end, rich in sounds, abundant in breezes, beautiful in its encounters: Barcelona's La Rambla.' - Federico García Lorca

WE TESTED 250 PLACES

AND INCLUDED ONLY THE 30 BEST

Groove to jazz on Gaudi’s rooftops, taste tapas prepared by a grand mother who is inspiring all the young Spanish chefs, discover how to get to a secret beach, sink your teeth into the ultimate churros, enjoy a cocktail in a retro bar, spend a night in a bakery, take a hot bath at a spa beneath the city … Hidden hotels, outstanding restaurants, secret bars, off-the-radar strolls ... In this guide, you’ll find a carefully curated, eclectic selection for every budget. Designed for both travelers and locals, it reveals handpicked addresses chosen by a local writer – each place is a gateway to discovery, far from the crowds and off the beaten path. A fresh take on the art of travel