Tapas with a modern twist, thrilling views from a diving board, art spaces in abandoned factories, pristine beaches in the outskirts… Get lost in the city of warm weather and warmer people.

Long lunches, siestas, late dinners and even later drinks are the done thing in the Catalan capital. A tranquil way of life coupled with a rich cultural scene has been attracting travellers for years. And its dynamic art and food scenes are deeply rooted in a rich cultural history. In Barcelona, Lost in spoke to an artist and designer couple, a key figure behind famous festival Sónar, a local culinary expert and a boundary-busting musician. Plunge into the labyrinthine streets of El Born and explore Poblenou—a former fishing village turned creative Mecca.