Gaudí's fairy-tale buildings, a city beach and tapas for dinner. Here's what Barcelona is like with the family, when to go and how long to stay.
The EU is bringing in new entry checks, so check the rules on GOV.UK before you book.
May, June and September are ideal, warm enough for the beach but not too crowded. July and August are hot and very busy. Winter is mild and quieter, and good for sightseeing.
Gaudí's giant unfinished church. Book timed tickets well ahead.
Mosaic lizards, gingerbread houses and views over the city. Book ahead.
A sandy city beach with a long promenade and ice cream everywhere.
A great science museum with a flooded rainforest inside.
Gardens, a castle and a cable car. The Magic Fountain shows run on some evenings.
An old-fashioned amusement park on top of the mountain.
Yes. It's a city break and a beach holiday in one, with lots for children. Watch your bags, as pickpockets work the busy areas and the metro.
Three to five nights covers the big sights with time on the beach.
No, British passport holders can visit for up to 90 days in any 180 without a visa. New EU entry checks are being brought in, so check GOV.UK before you travel.
Yes, hotels add a nightly tax per adult. Under-16s don't pay it.
Put Barcelona on standby with everyone's other ideas. You each spread your points in secret, get one veto, and the draw picks where you go.