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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.

Featured Shows

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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Pirates

The Top 8 Cities in the World to Go Overboard on Pirate History

November 20, 2025

Set sail for the world’s most pirate-obsessed destinations with this guide to the top 8 cities where you can go all-in on pirate history. Explore real pirate haunts, historic forts, sunken-treasure museums, reenactments, rum tours, and sustainable maritime adventures from Nassau to Nantes.

Christmas, Riga

10 Spectacular Christmas Celebrations to Plan Your 2025 Holiday Around

November 7, 2025

Explore ten spectacular Christmas parades and celebrations around the world—from Europe to South America, North America to Oceania. We dive into each event’s history, what makes it unique, and how you can experience it responsibly, support local culture, savour traditional foods and soak up the sustainable vibes.

Best Food Festivals

The World’s Best Food Festivals: 12 Months of Eating Your Way Around The Globe

November 6, 2025

If you want to know a place, eat its calendar. Food festivals are how cities introduce themselves: part open-air dinner party, part anthropology class, part joyous excuse to stand in the street with strangers and something delicious in your hand. This is your year-long plan—twelve months of edible pilgrimages—told the way we travel: curious, light […]

Christmas in Brussels

Where to go for Christmas this year: 10 of the World’s Best Christmas Market Experiences

October 29, 2025

A festive global roundup of 10 can’t-miss Christmas markets and cultural events for 2025 — with history, travel tips, booking advice and sustainable-culture pointers.

Wine

10 Stunning Under-the-Radar Wine Regions Travellers Must Visit in 2026

October 27, 2025

Wine travel isn’t just for luxury travellers anymore.If you’re working with a tighter budget, there’s a whole world of vineyards waiting — far beyond the usual names like Napa Valley or Tuscany. In 2026, the smart move is to explore lesser-known regions where you’ll get authentic experiences, meet local creators, and break out of the […]

Smartest Cities

Top 10:The World’s Smartest Cities

October 23, 2025

Our Smartest Cities: From Copenhagen’s bike utopia to Singapore’s hawker-AI heaven, here’s how daily life actually feels in 10 of the smartest, cleanest, and greenest cities in 2025—plus top experiences, food, culture, and sustainable travel tips. If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to live inside the future—without giving up late-night noodles, parks, or […]