Just past the bustle of Barcelona, the coastline quickly reveals its softer side. You’ll spot rugged headlands, sandy stretches and villages with their own rhythm quite apart from city life. The ...

"Sitges Beach in Barcelona, Spain, is crowned the world’s happiest beach, with a near-perfect happiness score of 98.42 out of a possible 100," the findings revealed.

NOW is a great time to visit Barcelona for chilled-out beaches and sun-filled roof terraces, says writer Alastair Moir. HOP TO IT Barcelona is a city as enjoyable for kids as it is for grown-ups, o… ...

BEST BARCELONA BEACH HOTELS. Picasso pilgrims will love the museum dedicated to the artist, who spent his formative years here. Then there’s the most famous unfinished church in the world, the ...

The beaches in Barcelona are man-made rather than natural, having been designed 30 years ago when the city was hosting the 1992 Olympic Games.