Barcelona

There has probably never been a more fascinating time to visit the beautiful city of Barcelona, the capital of Spain’s Catalan district. While the Catalonian people are making their stand for independence, the artists of the city are expressing their passion and political position through a vibrant modern scene that is well worth exploring. The Catalan capital has always been a key destination for art and culture lovers, with its stunning Gaudí architecture, Picasso Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art and the Museum of National Catalonian Art. And while these are all still great places to visit, if you want to

Located on the coast of Catalonia in northern Spain, Barcelona is the busiest cruise port in the Mediterranean. The country’s 2nd largest city is best known as being home to the magnificent architecture of Antoni Gaudì with the unfinished Sagrada Familia perhaps the most famous of his works. The city also boasts the presence of numerous world-class art galleries and museums and is renowned on the sporting stage for its football team, FC Barcelona. Cruise ship passengers visiting the city cannot do it justice in a single day which explains why so many take the opportunity to spend additional time in the Catalan capital either at the beginning or at the end of their cruise.

For a true lad, there is no greater honour than being asked to be best man at a wedding. This also gives you the fantastic opportunity to organise an absolutely epic stag weekend which will be ones for the ages. In order for your stag to stand out from the rest and to show your to-be-wed mate an unforgettable time before he makes the plunge, it is important that you find the perfect destination.

There are a number of obvious choices (and places that you may have already been!) which will be fun, but why not pick somewhere a little more unique? I highly recommend the fantastic city of Barcelona as a stag destination, as here you can enjoy plenty of booze, sun, beaches, fun activities and, of course, seeing the legendary Camp Nou stadium first hand – a real pilgrimage and once-in-a-lifetime experience for any huge football fan.

Unsure where to head for the day? Check out this guide to seeing the best of Barca.

Here is what you could get up to on the ultimate lads’ stag in Barcelona.

Barcelona, the cosmopolitan capital of Spain’s Catalonia region, is a city that truly has it all. Looking for wall-to-wall sunshine and gorgeous beaches? You’ll find them here. Medieval history and Gothic roots? You’ve got it. Quirky modernist art and architecture? Present and accounted for. A top-notch football team? But of course. An imaginative and vibrant food scene boasting restaurants galore? Done and done. Obviously Barcelona has a lot going for it, but not everyone who visits discovers the true spiritual heart of this city. Religion runs deep in Spain, and Barcelona is no exception. This city is sprinkled with religious