Barcelona in a day — flights at dawn, back by midnight
A tight loop for a Saturday extreme day trip: Sagrada Família timed entry, Gothic Quarter lunch, and the one beach stop that is actually worth the detour.
GettingAway Founder, building the tools I wanted for short trips and stress-testing every itinerary before it ships. Weekend escapes from London, honest notes on what worked — and what I would skip next time.
A tight loop for a Saturday extreme day trip: Sagrada Família timed entry, Gothic Quarter lunch, and the one beach stop that is actually worth the detour.
The checklist behind every published route — flight timing, last train back, and the two-hour buffer we will not compromise on.
Fly out Friday evening, sleep near the centre, and be back in London for Sunday lunch. Ferry-free and walkable.