A prevalent city right across the Atlantic, where you get a mixture of European culture, city life and beach scenery is the lovely city of Barcelona. Filled with history, sangria, architecture and all the paella you can eat, this Spanish city is perfect for a long weekend trip and well worth a stop while traveling in Europe. Whether you are visiting in the dead of winter, middle of summer, or late fall you are sure to be awed by what the city has to offer.