As summer draws to a close here in Barcelona, as kids return to school and the holidays come to an end, the city prepares to celebrate its annual festival, La Merce. This year locals and visitors alike will be able to partake of over 600 free outdoor activities (weather permitting!). La Merce starts today and will continue over the weekend, right through to Tuesday when the firework takes place marking the actual day of the Mercè, co-patron of Barcelona. This year also sees the celebration ...