Gaudi and Picasso, Dali and Miro. A world-class beach and award-winning architecture. The capital of Catalonia and the second biggest city in Spain. It’s home to some of the world’s most bizarre buildings and one of the most successful football clubs of all time.

Sketch the spires of Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia, the flowing forms of Casa Mila, and the stunning colours of Batllo House. Walk through an ancient Roman village in the Gothic Quarter and wander past the flower sellers and souvenir stands on Las Ramblas. Explore the craft shops and workshops in Poble Espanyol, and trace the chronological development of Picasso’s work in the Picasso Museum. Get your football fix at the Barcelona FC Museum, or take a tour of the Olympic stadium. Visit the sharks in the harbour-side aquarium or watch a light show at the Magic Fountain.

With a spectacular arts scene and booming tourism industry, students will be inspired and enthused by this energetic city. STS offer a choice of city centre or out of town hotels, chosen to maximise your stay and allow access to the city’s wealth of historic and contemporary attractions.