Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia and the second largest city in Spain. Barcelona is a major economic centre, with one of Europes' principal Mediterranean ports, and its airport is the second largest in Spain.
After an extreme makeover lasting more than two decades, Barcelona has transformed itself into one of the most dynamic and stylish cities in the world.
The combination of tourists and business travellers visiting Barcelona means hotels are busy for most of the year. Spring and early summer is the best time to be in the city. The weather is usually pleasant, the number of tourists manageable and the city humming.