7 Romantic Issues to Do in Barcelona 

On the lookout for romantic issues to do in Barcelona, Spain?

This can be a visitor submit by Tendelle of Journey a la Tendelle.

Barcelona has received to be one of the crucial romantic cities in Europe, if not the entire world.  It’s additionally one of the crucial stunning locations in Spain. The place to start? I might speak about its dim, winding streets within the previous quarters. Or I might gush concerning the attractive views to the ocean from the various vantage factors within the metropolis.

And let’s not overlook the superb gastronomy that by no means fails to disappoint, even for probably the most die-hard foodies. You’ll be able to’t go unsuitable with Barcelona as a romantic getaway – your time in Barcelona with a particular somebody might be one to recollect. These 7 romantic issues to do in Barcelona will jump-start your planning.

Desk of Contents

• Day Journey to a Catalan Vineyard
• Font Mágica de Montjuic
• Lose Your self in El Born & Barrio Gotico
  • Antic Teatre
• Ohla Lodge Rooftop Bar
• Go to the Seashore at 4am
• Hike to Tibidabo
• Further Cultural Tip: Sant Jordi

Day Journey to a Catalan Vineyard

Catalunya is dwelling to many wine areas that produce superb pink and white wine, in addition to the Catalan glowing wine, cava. Many of those wineries are on the hills adjoining to the ocean, alongside the coast of Catalunya. From the vineyards, you’ll be able to typically get an ideal view of the ocean. What’s extra romantic than studying about wine manufacturing, tasting some high quality wine, then having a picnic among the many vineyards with views to the ocean?

Try extra Barcelona day journeys right here. Or, planning on a multiday journey? This 5-day Barcelona itinerary will assist, or this Spain by prepare itinerary will enable you create an unbelievable journey all through the nation.

Whenever you’re again in Barcelona, check out this spot serving Catalan delicacies. 

For an ideal half day or full day journey, Alella is a wine area that’s a straightforward day journey from Barcelona, solely 25 minutes by automobile or 1 hour by prepare and bus. On the esteemed vineyard Alta Alella, you’ll be able to take a vineyard tour with wine tasting. On the neighboring vineyard Bouquet d’Alella, you’ll be able to actually have a picnic among the many vines!

[Another great day trip is to Montserrat. This guide to a day trip to Montserrat from Barcelona offers tips for going by train.]

Font Mágica de Montjuic

Though the Magical Fountain of Montjuic can look like a little bit of a cliché and brimming with vacationers, (very similar to the well-known websites of the thrilling Gracia neighborhood) it’s undeniably one of the crucial romantic locations in Barcelona. Dare I even say, “magical”?

With the beautiful backdrop of the Palau Nacional, the large fountain in entrance of the Montjuic mountain has a lightweight and music present each Thursday-Saturday, and extra continuously in the summertime (schedule right here). The synchronization of music (at all times the classics), mild, and water will go away you in awe. Stand too near the fountain you’ll even get moist – there’s nothing like sneaking a kiss in “the rain” to show the romance up a notch.

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Lose Your self in El Born & Barrio Gotico

El Born and Barrio Gótico, within the medieval part of the town, are probably probably the most romantic quarters of Barcelona. They’re dwelling to slim, winding streets stuffed with tapas eating places and bars, every with its personal aptitude.

By evening, most of the well-known buildings are additionally illuminated by mild at evening, such because the Catedral de Barcelona and Palau de la Música Catalana, including to the thriller and romance of the previous city.

Discover these quarters, then sit down for some sangria or wine on an outside terrace. Snuggle up, feed one another some tapas, and whisper candy nothings into every others’ ears.

Antic Teatre

Tucked away in El Born, the Antic Teatre is simply because it sounds, an “previous theater”. Except you’re within the know, you wouldn’t search for what’s hidden behind the doorways of the theater. Shaded by lush vegetation, it is without doubt one of the nicest indoor terraces in Barcelona.

The bar of Antic Teatre is romantic each for a pleasant morning espresso or a night drink after strolling across the metropolis all day. True to its identify, it’s additionally a cultural heart so you’ll be able to see theatrical performances right here (though most packages might be in Catalan or Spanish).

PS: Heading to Madrid subsequent? Right here’s an ideal listing of issues to do there.

Ohla Lodge Rooftop Bar

The Rooftop Bar at Ohla Lodge is palms down probably the most romantic rooftop bar in Barcelona. Proper within the coronary heart of Barrio Gótico, lovebirds can sit going through the view of Gothic structure rooftops whereas sipping cocktails. There’s even a rooftop pool for people who want to take a dip.

Go at nightfall and watch the sky flip colours because the solar goes down. This might be excellent for summertime in Barcelona…or another time of 12 months. 

Photograph supply: Gary Ullah, Flickr Artistic Commons

Go to the Seashore at 4am

When the climate is good, the seashores of Barcelona are normally crowded with vacationers through the day. However at evening, the seaside supplies a uncommon respite from the hoardes of vacationers within the metropolis. For those who’re the partying kind, you’ll be able to dance the evening away on the beachside golf equipment like Opium Mar, CDLC, Pacha.

After an enormous evening out, you’ll be able to stumble out onto the seashores conveniently positioned proper exterior the golf equipment and cuddle together with your honey on the seaside. Perambulating distributors, aka the “cerveza beer” guys. Cerveza is Spanish for beer and these distributors are in enterprise on the seaside in any respect hours of the day. They’ll come give you beer for a euro, however after they see canoodling {couples} the script barely modifications to “Cerveza beer, cerveza beer… Condom?”

Hike to Tibidabo

These which have been to Barcelona would possibly marvel what’s the giant white church up there on the tallest mountain. When illuminated up at evening, it appears a bit just like the Disney fort! That in truth, isn’t solely the church, Temple Expiatori del Sagrat Cor, nevertheless it additionally marks the situation of the Tibidabo amusement park.

You’ll be able to go immediately up the mountain and amusement park by public transportation, or for the lively couple, you’ll be able to hike up there from Parc Guell (Vallcara Metro Station), climbing 4 kilometers. As soon as up the mountain, you’ll be able to spend the afternoon having fun with the perfect views of the town and bond over the adrenaline rush from the rides!

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Further Cultural Tip: Sant Jordi

Sant Jordi is the Catalan model of Valentines Day. And for my part, it’s extra romantic than Valentines Day!

Sant Jordi falls on April twenty third yearly, and it has very romantic custom: the lads give a rose to the ladies, and the ladies provides the lads a e book. Love is within the air not just for the {couples}, however all around the metropolis; on this present day, Barcelona is stuffed with avenue stalls promoting flowers and books wherever you go. What a fantastic, literary vacation!

Concerning the Creator: Tendelle is an American expat whose love affair with Barcelona started 10 years in the past, and who’s drawn to return to the town repeatedly. She was most lately in Barcelona doing a Grasp’s diploma in Tourism Administration and dealing for a gastronomic tourism startup. In her spare time, she works on her weblog, Journey à la Tendelle, which paperwork her different ardour, pageant & nightlife tourism.

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