Barcelona

Quick Aerobus (A1/A2) or RENFE train from El Prat Airport to Eixample (40-50 min, frequent service). Drop bags at accommodation if ready.

Gaudí's bone-like facade and sea-inspired interior; prime modernist architecture experience with audio guide.

Gaudí's wavy stone facade and surreal rooftop; short 5-min walk north, deep dive into innovative architecture (5-min walk).

Lively Eixample tapas bar (6-min walk); croquetas, jamón ibérico, and vermut for foodie intro (short walk).

Tree-lined boulevard with more Gaudí buildings and boutiques; relaxed architecture appreciation and people-watching.

Gastronomic market hall on Passeig de Gràcia with tapas, seafood, and Catalan classics; intimate couple vibe.

Gaudí's lifelong basilica with towering facades and light-filled nave; unmissable architecture pinnacle (10-min metro from base).

Gaudí's mosaic fantasy park with gingerbread house and city views (20-30 min bus H6 or metro+bus from Sagrada).

Iconic Ramblas market for fresh oysters, cheeses, and fruit juices; hands-on food immersion (30-min metro L3 from Park Güell area).

Medieval lanes, Gothic Cathedral, and Plaça Reial; blend of eras near market, easy pace.