Barcelona is a city on the coast of northeastern Spain and is one of the most populous urban areas in the European Union. The city is also a key transport hub with a major seaport (Port of Barcelona), busy international airport (Barcelona–El Prat Airport), an extensive motorway network, and a high-speed rail line with a link to France and the rest of Europe.
The cosmopolitan capital of Spain’s Catalonia region, Barcelona is also known for its art and architecture and is home to the iconic Sagrada Família church and other contemporary landmarks designed by Antoni Gaudí.
Barcelona faces the Mediterranean Sea and the city is a firm favourite for locals and tourists with its sun-drenched beaches, unrivalled food and drink scene, vibrant nightlife, and limitless art, culture and architecture.