A great place to escape at any time of year is Barcelona. Just a hop and a skip away, there are tonnes of cheap flights landing there everyday. So what is it that makes this a choice destination for city breaks? Chosen by London-based magazine Monocle as one of the most liveable cities in the world, Barcelona is a hip and pumping city with a thriving nightlife and any number of options for things to do when you need to disconnect. It’s got the best of all worlds – city life, Mediterranean beaches and also great access to the countryside of Catalonia.Barcelona is an ideal place to get away from it all and has many options for swanky and original holiday homes and Barcelona apartments if you’re looking for a little touch of pizzazz. So, whether you’re there to soak up the Art Nouveau architecture, Roman and Medieval history, roam around the Gothic Quarter or La Ramblas, take in some alternative music (Sonar Festival and Primavera Sound Festival are a must), discover the spectacular creations of Antonio Gaudí and his unfinished Sagrada Familia, or looking for a romantic stroll around his famous Park Guell, here are some unique holiday homes for a spectacular city break in Barcelona.Holiday Home of the stars – A Breathtaking Apartment in Can FabregasIf you’d like to splash out on a holiday with some friends, this six-bedroom luxury apartment might be just the thing. Built in 1919, this breathtaking apartment in the Eixample district in the centre of Barcelona is one of the holiday homes of the stars: Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhard chose it when they last visited Barcelona. Tasteful, elegant and spacious, it’s ideal for wining and dining, and is just minutes away from Les Rambles.Art Nouveau Apartment in Barcelona – A Gothic-style Holiday HomeWhere you stay in a city can influence the entire experience and this stylish apartment is ideal if you want to step into another era and live Barcelona in style. Not only is it slap-bang in the centre of the Gothic Quarter, with its cafes, restaurants and hip boutiques, but this three-bedroom apartment in Barcelona is spacious, original and filled with antiques and works of art. One of the most attractive apartments in Barcelona.Modern Barcelona Apartment – A Holiday Home near the Sagrada FamiliaOn the more economic end of the spectrum, this spacious and modern Barcelona apartment has three bedrooms. With high ceilings and buckets of natural light, the apartment has been immaculately designed with exposed brick features. This is a holiday home that fully embraces the importance of location and is perfect if you’re a Gaudi fan looking to visit the Sagrada Familia, just a five-minute walk away.