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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

5 Hidden Spots in Amsterdam to Make You Feel Like a Local

May 8, 2025

ou’ve got the major sights in mind—Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House, maybe a canal cruise or two. But if you really want to travel like a local, it’s time to ditch the crowded spots and tap into the city’s secret side.

Barcelona at sunset, Sagrada Familia

5 Unforgettable Day Trips From Barcelona

May 8, 2025

If you're already in Barcelona, you know you’ve already hit the jackpot. But sometimes you need a quick escape from the bustling city life. One of our most asked questions through the Cerca App is day trips outside of the city.

Weird Cities

15 Weird Cities Around the Globe: History, Facts, and Must-See Experiences

May 8, 2025

From ghostly towns shrouded in mystery to underground metropolises pulsating beneath the earth, our planet is brimming with astonishingly Weird Cities . These extraordinary destinations defy conventional travel guides—they’re not your standard bucket-list spots, nor your typical Instagram hotspots. Each city holds a remarkable tale, layers of quirky facts, captivating legends, and unique local charms […]

Cerca's guide to Malaysia

How to Travel to Malaysia: A Complete Guide from the Road

May 8, 2025

Why Malaysia? Selamat datang! If you’re craving a place where jungles meet skyscrapers, where street food legends coexist with high-end dining, and where you can snorkel coral reefs in the morning and sip kopi tarik in a colonial café by afternoon—Malaysia should be on your list. At Cerca we’ve wandered from Penang’s backstreets to Borneo’s […]

Marrakech

Marrakech: 7 Must-Have Luxury Experiences

May 7, 2025

Designer riads, rooftop feasts, hammams so good they might erase your past—here’s how to experience Marrakech like a royal with great taste and a better skincare routine. By the seasoned team of travel writers, podcasters, and high-end hammam testers at Cerca. We’ve trekked across deserts, haggled in souks, and sipped mint tea where the walls […]

The Merlion - Singapore's Mascot

Travel Beautiful Singapore Like a Legend – Start Here

May 7, 2025

If you’re dreaming of a place where gardens grow on skyscrapers, where street food stalls have Michelin stars, and where you can hop between temples, malls, hawker centers, and tropical islands all in one day, then you want to go to Singapore.