Barcelona is the capital and the most populous city of the Autonomous Group of Catalonia and the 2nd principal capital in Spain, with a people of 1,615,908 in 2008. It is the 11th-most populous municipality in the European Union and sixth-most populous urban area in the European Union after Paris, London, Rhine-Ruhr Area, Madrid and Milan, with a population of 4,185,000. 4.9 million people live in Barcelona metropolitan area. The main part of a union of adjacent metropolitan areas and municipalities named ?rea Metropolitana de Barcelona (AMB) with a population of 3,186,461 in area of 636 km? (density 5.010 hab/km?).
It is located on the Mediterranean coast between the mouths of the rivers Llobregat and Bes?s and is enclosed toward the west by the Serra de Collserola bridge.

Barcelona attracts numerous travelers each year. Barcelona is situated on the Mediterranean coast with has repute for worldwide business, arts, entertainment, media, commerce and finance. Rivers Besos and Libregat surround Barcelona, that is the center of Catalonia. The metropolis makes an excellent vista and has loads of tourist spots and picturesque surroundings attracting the holiday-makers. Generally parents whilst they voyage to any places with their teenagers they choose for countryside retreats, accommodations with swimming pools, beach resorts or all inclusive hotels. But Barcelona has a lot to offer especially for family even though nothing much at nights.

Another nice thing to do is visiting the Poble Espanyol Barcelona. You can enjoy the Spanish culture and have a nice day at the mountain Montjuic.

Restaurants allow children and teenagers can like a lot in gardens and parks. Some of the venues like Ciutadella Park, Aqua Leon, Marseme Outdoor Adventure Park, Gel Skating Club, Sagrada Familia, La Rambala, Barri Gotic, Museu Picasso and San Sebastia beach are a must stopover for any person. The parks are incredibly celebrated and especially La Cuitadella has swans along with ducks with lot of fountains and rowing boats. One may like the fountain designed by the famous engineer of the city, Gaudi. The playground even provides lot of musical improvisations during Sundays in addition to it is a delightful view to like the park. It also consists of a zoo all along with an aquarium. You can reach all these sites with the Barcelona Tourist Bus.

Penguins, fishes, ocean horses and octopuses are present in the zoo. Famous mouth like tunnel is the key landmark of the park. One can see moonfish; sharks and stark rays swim above the tunnel. Families can enjoy Cactus Park and botanical garden on Montj?ic mountains, in La Rambala road one can enjoy human statues, Boulevard performers, caricature painters and artists along among the monument of Christopher Columbus while passing till ambla del Mar bridge.