I stayed in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter in April exactly a year, but that first time I was sick and didn’t enjoy it as much as I hoped so I vowed to go back, and was there again 12 months later pretty much to the day.

And the view from my hotel rooftop bar and pool was awesome.

I’d definitely stay at H10 Madison again. Excellent customer service including a free bubbly on arrival, excellent room and brilliant bar.

My favourite plaza, Placa Reial:

I went again for a couple of cocktails.

Love the streets of the Gothic Quarter;

The lovely Casa Lola on La Rambla:

Night fell and it was always good to gaze upon the Cathedral that dominates Barcelona:

Casa Lola later that night:

And some more food:

And a cocktail or two at Sub Rosa, hidden away but excellent underground cocktail bar with beautiful flower and fruit arrangements: