Surprising is not easy, and even less so on a first date. Nerves often betray us and, even if we try, we can’t have everything under control.
That day it may rain, your coffee may fall on you or you just can’t think of anything better than going for a walk in the Ciutadella. But don’t worry, we help you not look (so) basic with these plans to impress your date.
That’s why we have selected eight ideas to do on your first date in Barcelona so that you only have to worry about making love flow. Romanticism is not dead and we want to prove it to you.
A poetry show at the CCCB
It may be old-fashioned to write sonnets to your lover, but no doubt poetry is still a symbol of love. If you are a romantic like the ones before, but you would like to give a modern touch to your date, we have the perfect plan for you.
The CCCB organizes Poetry Slams, poetry competitions where both the poem and the performance count. Several poets take the stage to recite their creations in a dynamic and performative way, making the show an experience to enjoy as a couple. Besides, when you finish, you’ll already have something to talk about, so you’ll avoid awkward silences while you go for a drink in the Raval. The next editions are already published
Chocolate tasting at the Museu de la Xocolata
Chocolate is closely linked to love, as they say that we generate the same hormones when we eat it as when we are in love. But, in case you were thinking about it, yes, giving a box of chocolates in the shape of a heart is very lame, don’t do it.
We propose this alternative plan where you can do a guided chocolate tasting, where you can learn about this product, from the nuances of each variety to the differences between their different origins. And while you’re at it, of course, snack on some of this aphrodisiac food and have something to talk about later.
This activity includes the free visit to the Chocolate Museum and also to the the temporary exhibition Art/sania which displays 9 artistic figures made from 100% chocolate by French master chocolatier Stéphane Leroux, inspired by the world of Joan Miró.
For the most creative: brew your own craft beer at the Moritz brewery
A workshop is also always a good option, especially if you suffer from first date jitters, as they help break the ice and you also have a good time.
So if you’re a fan of beer but you’ve realized that going to your local pub might not be as good an idea as you thought, we propose a workshop where you can make your own beer craft beer.
The moritz factory in Sant Antoni offers once a month a workshop to learn about the brewing process, from milling to fermentation, and a master brewer will help you brew your own Moritz.
A drink with a view of the city at the Mirablau
No doubt about it, Barcelona from the heights is one of the plans that cannot be missed. The city, which already shines on its own, takes on a special beauty when viewed from above. The Mirablau restaurant offers you spectacular panoramic views of the city, as it is located on the slope of Tibidabo.
Its outdoor Zone becomes the best option for have a drink when it is already dark and the city is illuminated.
Sunset from the sea on a private boat
The sunset it is the hour of love, the sky becomes an orange color that intoxicates our senses and makes us want to stop the time to enjoy the moment. And if it is from the sea, with a glass of cava while the sea breeze blows your face, you will surely never want to return to the hustle and bustle of the city.
Surprise your date with a boat tour and enjoy the barcelona skyline from the sea in a unique experience you will probably never forget.
Travel back to the 19th century with a dinner at Els 4 gats
This historic Barcelona restaurant opened its doors in 1897 in the first floor of the Casa Martí, a building of Josep Puig i Cadafalch, one of the most iconic architects of Catalan modernism.
You can choose between a more informal meeting in its Zone Gastrobar, which is designed to have a coffee and chat, or if you are more of a long after-dinner conversation after a meal, you can enjoy a drink in the Zone typical catalan food you can choose to go to their restaurant. A perfect plan to discover corners of the city that surely with the routine we overlooked.
Enjoy the stars at the Observatori Fabra
The night sky allows us to think and realize how small we are. When we share this experience with someone, for one reason or another, we feel closer to them, as it has an aura that makes the moment magical and special.
The Observatori Fabra offers guided tours of its facilities, which include observation of the sky from the telescope and a visit to its dome. At the end, you can share a glass of cava or juice to end the experience with a romantic touch.
Dining at one of the most beautiful restaurants in Barcelona
Flowers, chocolates and a dinner gourmet. We have not just revealed the recipe for a perfect date, since this combo is well known and is quite installed in our imaginary of must-haves to conquer someone.
That’s why, the closer some important date approaches, the more we become obsessed and obsessed with finding the most beautiful restaurants in Barcelona to surprise our date or family, either celebrating years of company or to surprise on a first date.
Now many restaurants design a multisensory experience for diners, in addition to good food, you also enjoy a nice and cozy space.if you want to have a special dinner, and take your date to a good (and nice) restaurant here we leave you the 21 most beautiful restaurants in Barcelona, where to fall in love through the stomach and the eyes.
Gothic stroll in Pedralbes
The Pedralbes Monastery is one of those sites in the city that remind us that what is now Barcelona was once small villages. It is a Suite of Gothic-style monuments at the foot of Collserola that become the ideal setting for a romantic stroll.
We will enjoy, not only the visit of the Monastery inside, but also its surroundings, since if we enter from the Avda. de Esplugues, we will do it through a street with low houses, and then we will reach a square with benches and trees overlooking the mountain. Its Encanto is sure to captivate you.
Improshow
The Improshow is another of those plans that can help you to break the ice, laugh, have a good topic of conversation afterwards and, in general, measure your potential partner and see if you agree on the tastes or if you find funny (or not) the phrases that he or she has proposed to start the show.
You know what is about. As they themselves explain “in Impro Show you are the scriptwriter and protagonist: through your phrases and random suggestions the improvisers build characters, stories and environments that will make you get out of the routine”. An hour of good entertainment that will make you start your date with a smile, which is always appreciated.
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Cable car and walk around Montjuïc Castle
If you’re fed up with your first dates being, again, to sit in a place halfway between his house and yours and have a beer, you can propose a different walk that takes you to climb the most Barcelona’s mountain. We have already told you about the wonders hidden in Montjuic, and the best thing is that there is always something else you didn’t know.
If you want to make it really round, pay for the Cable Car (valid as a ticket to the cinema), go up to the mountain and come down, quietly, wandering among gardens, avenues and castles, looking for a bench with a view where you can let love emerge.