Vitamin Daily

This Spanish city is a dazzling mix of uptown chic and downtown cool.

stay
Location may be everything but there’s nothing like a little luxury. At Granados 83 you have the best of both worlds. A modern aesthetic runs throughout this hip hotel that’s just steps away from the famed shopping area Passeig de Gràcia. From €130, Granados 83, C/ Enric Granados 83, Barcelona, +34 93 492 96 70, www.derbyhotels.com

eat
The stylish guests and the glamorous décor you’ll find at Noti are instantly intoxicating but it’s the food that trumps it all (the zucchini gratin with parmesan sauce is a must-have). Tip: Add an extra hour, or even two, to what you already think is eating late before heading here or you’ll be finishing up just as others arrive. Noti, C/Roger de Lluria 35, Barcelona, +34 933 426 673, www.noti-universal.com

shop

Barcelona native Miriam Ponsa comes from a long line of textile designers. Her clothing’s rich details paired with minimalist silhouettes is a match made in fashion heaven. Miriam Ponsa, C/Princesa 14, +34 93 295 55 62 and C/Elisabets 20, +34 93 412 33 81, www.miriamponsa.com

see
There’s a long list of historic must-sees in Barcelona but don’t miss the Museu Picasso showcasing Picasso’s early works. It’s a fascinating look at the artist’s evolution and his style as a young man. Museu Picasso de Barcelona, Carrer Montcada 15-23, Barcelona, +34 93 256 30 00, www.museupicasso.bcn.es