
Valentine’s Day is one of the most important dates of the year: desired by many, disliked by many others, but in any case not indifferent. That is why it has become a kind of milestone in our calendars. A milestone in which many see the ideal opportunity to celebrate love and romance, or simply to give a gift to your partner without falling into silliness. Because we want to remind you that Valentine’s Day does not imply falling into cheesiness, as is often thought.
To prove it, we have prepared a selection of plans with which to surprise your dates, couples of years or simply special people with whom you want to have a moment of intimacy.
Surprise him with a sailboat ride
Sailing the sea has always been one of the most romantic plans ever. We don’t know what it is about the vast blue waters that so eclipses, pacifies and makes things flow by themselves. We know what we’re talking about, and we know, too, that this plan seems to do just that. You’ll be able to see the city from the sea and fall in love with its spectacular skyline while enjoying a spectacular sunset.
Visiting the rose garden of Cervantes Park
Located at one end of the city, this park stands out for its large rose garden and for its tranquility and privacy. Unlike other green areas of the city, in this one you will always find a space of silence among beautiful statues and plants of all kinds. Sometimes, the back to the basics cries out for us to listen to it.
Go to one of these romantic restaurants…
Although it may seem that the romantic label associated with a restaurant is always synonymous with expensive, Barcelona also has among its gastronomic offer establishments to carry out a romantic dinner without spending a lot of money.
Beyond the luxurious spaces and tasting menus of unaffordable prices, the restaurants that make up this list have in their menus cheaper dishes that allow you to enjoy a special dinner with your partner with almost any type of budget. All the restaurants we have selected are ideal to enjoy with your partner.
…nice
They are similar categories, but they are not the same. In Barcelona we have a good number of restaurants that stand out for their beauty. For their design, their decoration… There are many restaurants that are worth a visit just to admire them. In our list, in addition, the ones we have added have great food, so you have a great opportunity to eat luxury in a beautiful place, and live love surrounded by beauty.
A fun and magical date at Paradox Museum
Paradox Museum is a great place to celebrate Valentine’s Day if you and your partner are curious people who love to have a good laugh. The museum, with its more than 70 paradoxes, surprises, provides the funniest moments and the possibility of taking the funniest selfies… And romantic ones! From January 10, the museum will have Valentine’s Day themed decorations.
In addition, all couples (or any group of two, you can go with a friend!) will receive a 2×1 on Valentine’s Day, here we tell you the details of the promo.
Love among bubbles at Bubble Planet
Bubble Planet closes on February 22, so there’s still time to visit, especially on Valentine’s Day. This paradise of fantasy, color and bubbles is dressed for the occasion with a photobooth perfect for the most romantic selfies. For the rest, the usual fun, with its themed rooms dedicated to the spherical universe, ideal for bringing out the child in us and filling our social media feed with memorable photos and videos. Don’t be fooled by the sight of children in the ball pool: admit that you’ll have as much fun or even better than them.
Enjoying the passion for dancing at Jamboree.
Jamboree is a jazz club… and after midnight one of the most traditional discos in the city. After a romantic dinner, going dancing can be the great finishing touch you need, especially if you like urban rhythms, hip-hop, funk and other styles of the hottest black music.
Visit the Plaça de Sant Felip Neri
Located in the network of streets of the Gothic Quarter, this corner of the city is full of history, but also of beauty. Maybe, in fact, the latter comes from the former. Sitting around its fountain is simply a pleasure. It is one of those places where time seems to stand still, and where it only matters who is there and what is happening at that precise moment.
Climbing Tibidabo
It may sound classic, and it probably is, but it’s a plan that never fails. Tibidabo offers breathtaking views, and although many get up there doing sports or taking a bike ride, it is still a romantic plan.
Flamenco, drinks and dinner at Tarantos
A great plan if you like live shows. In Tarantos they offer every day several performances of their show of singing, guitar playing and dancing, which you can crown with a drink in the same place and a tapas dinner with the best of the local gastronomy in a restaurant in the same Plaça Reial. Nothing like celebrating love with some of the things that give more joy, such as music and good food.
Relaxing in one of the AIRE Ancient Baths
It is one of the most sophisticated spas in Barcelona, and for this Valentine’s Day they have prepared Lovers Connection and Words of Love. These are two exclusive relaxation experiences to enjoy as a couple. Both include a relaxing massage, as well as tempered amethyst and sandalwood crystals. You can enjoy them at their spa in the Born and Vallromanes.
Although it’s been a few years since it opened, the place is still a marvel, some old basements in the Borne of Barcelona that have been adapted to turn them into baths that look like Roman baths where time does not pass and you can spend hours going from the cold baths to the hot ones, or the salt water ones, to feel that you leave refreshed.
The complete experience includes everything from massages to experiences on hot marble, with wine tasting or chocolate treatments. A joy that strengthens any loving bond and draws stars in the wet eyes of couples who stroll through their bathtubs.
Rendezvous at the winter open-air cinema overlooking the Sagrada Familia
The Swiss Alps are a bit far from Barcelona for a getaway and, although we have just discovered that you can get everywhere by bus, this Valentine’s Day we propose an option that allows us a small getaway for couples to a wooden cabin in the mountains without leaving Barcelona.
This is the traditional Chalet El Palace, a pop-up winter proposal of the hotel that fills up, consisting of a Swiss fondues restaurant (in the heart of Barcelona) and a winter outdoor cinema set in the snow of the Alps but located in the central pergola of the Rooftop Garden, which will be transformed into a cozy alpine hut.
We tell you all about it in our article.
The flame of love is more alive than ever thanks to our friends at Fever. The global event discovery platform has a series of romantic and original proposals ready to surprise our true love this Valentine’s Day. From a romantic blindfolded dinner and a workshop with fluorescent paint, to a wide variety of gift cards that are sure to hit the spot. Check out all the options!
Lunch or dinner at MR PORTER
Since it opened its doors, MR PORTER has become one of our local references. Its careful aesthetics and its impeccable gastronomic proposal, with special prominence of Josper, make this place one of our favorites.
It is located in the elegant Sir Victor Hotel and for this Valentine’s Day has prepared a hot and romantic plan that explores the line between pleasure and temptation.
Enjoy a Candlelight concert in the Gaudí Crypt.
Is there a more romantic plan than a concert with soundtracks by candlelight? Candlelight returns with its usual magic but this time in an idyllic setting: the Gaudí Crypt. Considered a masterpiece of Catalan Modernism, it is located in La Colònia Güell, a few kilometers from Barcelona.
In this special Valentine’s Day concert, the string quartet Musical Sensus will perform classic movie soundtracks, such as Moon River from Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet, As Time Goes By from Casablanca or Clair de Lune, L.32.
Give the gift of a massage from Casa Olea
Casa Olea is one of the temples of beauty ritual. Since it opened its doors, it has become one of our favorites. Its design in neutral tones and the quality of its massages make this place an ideal corner to put into practice the healing of body and mind. They offer various types of treatments: facial hygiene, Korean-inspired, exfoliations, relaxing massages, lymphatic…
Night visit at the Fabra Observatory
One of the most beautiful high points of the city is located here, near Tibidabo. From it we can contemplate a starry night with the naked eye or the smallest detail. The route includes observation with a telescope and a visit to the outside of the dome. You will learn about astronomy while tasting a glass of wine and enjoying the company. Perhaps a more alternative plan to the previous ones, ideal for those who shy away from the stipulated definition of “romantic”.
Jazz & Soul Nights
Music is capable of recreating almost any kind of atmosphere: romantic, fun or even melancholic. For this special day, Mas Ravetllat Pla has prepared a jazz and soul concert that can be accompanied by a delicious dinner. You can taste dishes such as seafood cannelloni, veal confit or Mexican jalapeño stuffed with cream cheese with Venezuelan tequeño and shrimp tortilla from Cadiz. A pleasure for the senses added to the good company with which you attend.
High gastronomy vacations at the Fauna restaurant of the Kimpton Vividora Hotel.
Sometimes you may want to have a vacation without taking trains or planes. You simply want to disconnect for a while. Casa de Vivi’s Fauna restaurant is a great option for that. Located right in the middle of Barcelona, inside the Kimpton Vividora hotel, the restaurant seeks to offer the food of a 5-star hotel, but with the tranquility of being at Casa de Vivi, in the living room of someone’s house, eating like a guest.
It has a menu based on Catalan cuisine and products, but with the international concessions of a hotel.
Make a getaway and eat in one of these restaurants on the Costa Brava.
Going up to the Costa Brava is always a good plan, and eating in romantic restaurants in front of the sea we know that elevates the experience. That’s why we bring you a list of some of our favorite restaurants in the area. Some of them are recognized by the Michelin Guide.