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NATALIE KING MAKES THE MOST OF A 24-HOUR SOLO TRIP TO CATALONIA'S CAPITAL CITY

- NATALIE KING

FOR people short on time or those who want to see only the highlights of a city, a one-night stay can be a great way to get a taste of a new destination.

Transport provider Mozio recently put together a list of the best European cities for a 24-hour holiday, and at the top is Barcelona: a bustling city with a flight time of under two hours from London.

Without a lot of time to spare away from my busy family life back home, I hopped on a plane to see how much of the capital of Catalonia I could explore in a single day.

Like most tourists, I started off at the Sagrada Familia. Shortly after landing, I stood at the foot of Gaudi’s masterpiece, in awe of the way the ornate spires seemed to stretch endlessly towards the sky. Rosa, a cheerful and knowledgeable tour guide, was on hand to help me navigate this architectural behemoth.