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Barcelona

This city in the Northeast of Spain, tucked between mountains and sea, is defined by grand sweeping turns between logical good judgement and wild, carefree abandon.

The capital of Catalonia.

Overview

Barcelona is a city filled with tourists, sure, but it remains a surprising cultural, culinary and historical goldmine better enjoyed if you know how to look beyond the crowds. In this Cerca guide to the pearl of the Mediterranean, Neil Innes and Andrés Bartos tell you all about a strange, historic, and culturally bonkers Barcelona that's all too easy to miss.

The Cerca Guide to Barcelona Guide

The Barcelona story is defined by the phrase "Seny i Rouxa", common sense paired with wild imagination. A city of contrasts and beautiful impulse.

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Barcelona Concierges

Andrés

Neil Innes

Fun Facts About Barcelona

Gaudí's first commission in Barcelona is the red and black candelabra-style lamp posts in Plaça Reial. Most people miss them, but these are a hidden gem.

In Barcelona you don't drink Vermouth, you "Do Vermut" - a few snacks and a glass of this intense and layered fortified wine.

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Amsterdam canals with kids

8 Amazing Things to Do in Amsterdam with Kids (That Won’t Feel Like a School Field Trip)

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Amsterdam is great for kids, it's compact, it’s walkable (or bikeable, if you’re brave), and it feels like a real-life storybook with canals instead of streets, crooked houses that look like they’re leaning in to gossip, and parks where locals hang out.

Royal Palace Madrid with kids

🇪🇸 8 Amazing Things to Do in Madrid with Kids

March 26, 2026

Madrid with kids? This city is basically one big playground disguised as a cultural capital: wide plazas to run wild, parks that feel like small kingdoms, and food that even picky eaters will low-key obsess over. But the magic of Madrid isn’t just the sights. Families out late, kids kicking soccer balls in plazas at 10pm, grandparents holding court on benches. Life well lived for sure.

Gladiators in Rome with kids

8 Amazing Things to Do in Rome With Kids

March 23, 2026

Planning a family trip to Rome? Discover 8 unforgettable things to do in Rome with kids. From gladiator schools and pizza-making classes to exploring ancient ruins and secret gardens.

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8 Amazing Things To Do in Edinburgh with Kids

March 22, 2026

For families with kids traveling to Edinburgh, the magic is that the city works on two levels. Scottish castles, volcanoes, secret tunnels, and giant monuments to climb. Plus, one of Europe’s most culturally rich capitals, shaped by philosophers, writers, rebels, and kings. Plus, haggis.

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8 Amazing Things to Do in Paris with Kids

March 16, 2026

Discover the 8 best things to do in Paris with kids! From climbing the Eiffel Tower to sailing toy boats in the Luxembourg Gardens. A fun, history-filled guide for families visiting the City of Light.

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8 Amazing Things to Do This Summer in London With Kids

March 13, 2026

Discover 8 unforgettable things to do in London with kids this summer. From river adventures and royal parks to wizard worlds and historic castles. A fun, culture-rich family guide to London.