Though it is Spain’s second city in terms of size, this isn't the way Barcelona views itself, and you won't either. Located on the Mediterranean Sea, it is a vibrant place full of everything from palm trees to futbol matches to the Sagrada Familia Basilica. A student-friendly town with plenty to do in the way of shops, markets, restaurants, and clubs, Barcelona is also a center of Spanish business and culture of every type. Architecture buffs will be especially entranced by the town's vast array of styles and influences. Bienvenudo a Barcelona!