Field guide
Barcelona and the Costa Brava: Gaudí, the sea and the table
UNESCO first inscribed the Works of Antoni Gaudí in Barcelona in 1984 and extended the listing in 2005 to seven properties, among them the Nativity façade and crypt of the Sagrada Família. They deserve more than a ticket and a queue.
Gaudí without the queue
The best way to see Gaudí is at the edge of the day, with a guide who explains why the structures stand as they do and with timed entry arranged in advance. Park Güell, Casa Batlló and the Sagrada Família reward a little planning.
From the city to the coast
The Costa Brava begins within a short drive of Barcelona. Its coves, fishing villages and pine-fringed bays are best seen from the water, on a private yacht, and the shoulder seasons of late spring and early autumn are often the most pleasant.
Where to eat
Catalonia has one of Europe's strongest food cultures. KURA arranges chef's tables in coastal villas and private dinners where the producer, the fish and the cook are all within a few kilometres of the table.
How long to stay
Barcelona needs three or four days to see Gaudí properly without hurry, and the Costa Brava deserves at least two more by the sea. A week allows both, with a day for the markets and the table.
Who it suits
This journey suits guests who love architecture, the sea and long meals, and who like to move between city and coast with ease. Families and friends travelling together will find the coast especially easy.
Beginning the conversation
Let us know the month you have in mind and whether the sea or the city matters more. We will plan the days so that the best of each is met at the right hour.