In the footsteps of Miró

This fabulous city which today attracts tourists of every stripe is full of traces of this artist, who oddly enough, began his career as an accountant, only to end up creating amazing paintings and a plethora of sculptures and prints. We suggest taking at least a weekend to discover the most important sites. And if you have longer, that's even better.

In 1911 Miró caught typhoid fever and spent time convalescing in a farmhouse his parents had recently bought here. It seems that he fell in love with the place and its natural setting, as he would go on to spend a great deal of time in Mont-roig and drew inspiration from its landscapes. He even said that “all my work is conceived in Mont-roig”. Did you know that one of his most important works, The Farm, is based on this place?

He had a special relationship with Mallorca: his mother was from there, as was his wife Pilar Juncosa, whom he married on the island, and he died there. You will love this beautiful Mediterranean island and its turquoise waters. A good way to get here is to fly from Barcelona to the airport of Palma de Mallorca, the capital (the flight takes just one hour).In 1956 Miró moved to Palma permanently, where he built a house and the studio he had always dreamed of, designed by his friend Josep Lluís Sert. This studio is now part of the Fundació Pilar i Joan Miró, which of course we recommend you visit. The centre is designed by Moneo and holds around 6,000 works by the artist. In summer, ask if there is a concert in the gardens. While you are in Palma, as well as a delightful swim in one of the island's coves, or visiting its most famous sights, such as the Cathedral or Bellver Castle, you can visit other museums with works by the artist, such as the Juan March Foundation or Es Baluard Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art.

Spain's capital enjoys excellent transport links (the flight from Palma de Mallorca takes around an hour and a half, and the options for travelling between Madrid and Barcelona include an Air Shuttle with daily flights up to every 20 minutes on working days). In the city centre, you’ll want to visit the famous Reina Sofía National Art Museum to see works by Miró like “Femme, oiseau, étoile (Homenatge a Pablo Picasso)” (Woman, Bird and Star [Homage to Picasso]). You will also have two more world-famous museums nearby: the Prado and the Thyssen-Bornemisza. And if you want to see the last work of art by this artist, just go to the Parliament building (Palacio de Congresos, Paseo de la Castellana, 99) to see the mural by Miró facing Avenida General Perón.