Barcelona's history, tradition, and cultural influences make it an unequivocally Mediterranean city. The capital of Catalonia, the second biggest city in Spain after Madrid, Barcelona is a festive city that will carry you away with its colors, gaiety, cosmopolitan way of life, mild climate, proximity to the sea, architecture, and at night, its caliente movida. It has something to offer everyone, big and small, from entertainment and culture, to good food.