SUCH A BEAUTIFUL HORIZON… A view of the city from Park Güell
Sexy, sunny and with a ringside view of the Med, Barcelona has a reputation for year-round fun. A mention of the Catalonian capital evokes fantastic architectural façades, sprawling pavement cafés and late-night cocktails. For many visitors – me included – the city’s main draw is its delectable and varied culinary scene.
A decade ago, Barcelona was moving beyond its foodie foundations of tapas and beer – still solid traditions today. But now the city is home to a generous dollop of 21st-century favours, too, from locally led insider foodie tours to superchef brothers Ferran and Albert Adrià’s elBarri, a playful mix of restaurants dishing up classic dishes and mind-boggling molecular gastronomy. I could hardly wait to dig in.