Guide to Barcelona

Most Romantic Places in Barcelona

Wednesday, 23 February 2011 09:15

In and Around Barcelona

A weekend in Barcelona with your sweetheart is a perfect opportunity to discover the most romantic places in Barcelona, taking long walks, having dinner in amazing restaurants….
Are you planning a trip to Barcelona with your partner? So, if you are coming to Barcelona for a romantic break with your partner you will find a lot of things to do and see and get even more in love with your sweetheart!

Romantic Places

Parc Güell
Parc Güell, which is located nearby metro station Lesseps and which is designed by Antoni Gaudí, provides you and your partner with one of the most amazing views of Barcelona City. 

Romantic Activities

Hot Air Balloon Ride
If you want to try something totally different in company of your sweetheart, inspiring a ride in a hot air balloon could prove a lot of fun. You can fly over Barcelona and its surrounding areas in a package that covers everything from ground transportation to a mile high picnic. It definitely provides you with an amazing romantic view and you will see Barcelona from a way you would never be able to. Surprise your partner with a Hot Air Balloon Flight and get even more in love with during this ultra romantic experience.

Evening Stroll along the beach
After an amazing day with your partner, as long as the sun is shining, there is nothing more romantic than an evening stroll along the beach. In a city that is next to the sea it would be a shame to miss the opportunity to walk along Barcelonetas beach. If you really want to up the romance, bring along a bottle of cava to drink while the sun goes down.

Barcelona’s Magic Fountains
Barcelona’s Magic fountain show is a spectacular display of color, light, music and water acrobatics. The combination of all these elements ends up in pure magic. Definitely a must-see if you come to Barcelona. For couples, a trip to Barcelona would not be completed without a trip to the Magic Fountains. Here you can find an overview of the operating hours:

From 30th April to 30th September:
Thursday to Sunday, 9pm – 11:30pm

Musical displays: 9pm, 9:30pm, 10pm, 10:30pm and 11pm
From 1st October to 30th April:
Fridays and Saturdays, 7pm – 9pm

Christmas and Easter:
Thursday to Sunday, 7pm – 9pm
Musical displays: 7pm, 7:30pm, 8pm and 8:30pm

Romantic Restaurants

Café Mirablau
This cocktail bar located on the hill of Tibidabo, Mirablau offers one of the most beautiful views of Barcelona. You can enjoy some nice cocktails here combined with some really delicious Spanish tapas in an amazing environment. This bar is highly recommended to visit by night for a panoramic view.

Torre d Alta Mar
Take a dinner at this fabulous restaurant, which sits 75 meter above the Mediterranean Sea. You and your loved one will eat dinner and gaze into the unforgettable views of Barcelona and enjoy a delicious meal. This restaurant is located in the Port Vell area of the city. Be sure to make reservations because this restaurant is frequently booked.

If you just want to enjoy a romantic dinner for 2, without anybody around you, no hosts, no other guests, a nice picnic would be a good alternative. The Labyrinth Park would be a very nice option. This park is Barcelona`s hidden gem! Located outside the typical tourist bubble of Barcelona, is the city’s oldest park, Labyrinth Park. By solely allowing admission to 750 people daily, you are assured to have an intimate picnic.

Accommodation in Barcelona for a romantic stay

It is highly recommended to rent an apartment in Barcelona for your romantic trip to Barcelona, as you will have much more flexibility for arranging your own plans and definitely more privacy, without interruptions of room services and time limits for breakfast and dinner. What about providing your loved one with a romantic breakfast at bed? That would be a little like heaven, don´t you think?