Heart of the Mediterranean

The Catalan capital has long remained a top summer destination and, with the recent opening of modern boutique hotel The Serras, you’re overdue for a return visit

Barcelona Stay Hip boutique hotel The Serras opened in what once served as Pablo Picasso’s first studio. A rooftop pool and bar, delectable dishes by chef Marc Gascons and beautiful modern decor (below) are only a few of the charms this property has to offer. hoteltheserrasbarcelona.com

Drink Posh rooftop bars abound in Barcelona, and one of the best is in the sleek Me by Meliá, perched atop a skyscraper designed by French architect Dominique Perrault. Sip a glass of cava while enjoying the stunning nighttime views among the city’s crema de la crema. me-barcelona.com

Eat Sample modern Catalonian classics at two-michelin-starred restaurant ABAC in an elegant, intimate atmosphere while soaking up a view of the hotel’s impeccable gardens. Don’t forget to try the grilled guinea fowl. abacbarcelona.com

See A trip to Barcelona isn’t complete without visiting the Sagrada Família. A Unesco World Heritage Site, the church’s intricate design was conceived by renowned Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí. sagradafamilia.cat