PUT simply, Barcelona is about as happening a European city as you can find. While some people view it as merely a “new” city, whose massive popularity stems from the 1992 Olympics, the truth is it’s so much more. A thoroughly dynamic metropolis, Barcelona is an intoxicating blend of the charmingly historic and the deeply modern, which is what makes it one of Europe’s most compelling short-break destinations, laden with eclectic venues for eating, drinking and dancing.