Barcelona Saint Jordis Day / Dia de Sant Jordi

April 23^rd, 2007

This romantic catalan tradition is similar to Valentines Day, where couples exchange gifts and spend time together celebrating their love. Traditionally, men give women flowers and women give a book to their loved men. It is a very beautiful day to spend walking around Barcelona, as the city is filled with flower venders in the street and small books shops with great sales and author signings in every neighborhood.

Walking Barcelona / Barcelona Sights

Barcelona is most famous for the fantastical architecture of Antonio Gaudi, whose building are scattered all around Barcelona downtown. The most famous and impressive can be seen along Paseo de Gracia where you must visit the one-of-a-kind Gaudi buildings: La Pedrera and Casa Batll . Take a stroll though Parc Guell and enjoy impressive views of the entire city from up above. And do not miss a stop at Sagrada Familia, Barcelonas huge and still being constructed church. In the downtown, The Gothic Cathedral in the heart of the Gothic quarter is among many of Barcelonas treasures located off Las Ramblas.

Barcelona Romantic Restaurants

Barcelona locals eat late, lunch is usually at 2pm and dinner at 10pm, for dinner it is usually advisable to book a table. Like with many things, if you want good quality without the price tag then head away from Las Ramblas. For great Barcelona tapas, stay around Barceloneta, originally an old fishing village and there are still many quaint little local places where you can get fresh seafood tapas for good prices. For couples, Limbo on Calle Merce, is romantic and subtle, and the food is delicious. If you want something a little more upbeat check out the international restaurants on Calle Ample - Made in Italy has live jazz on Saturday and Tuesday nights.

More Barcelona Sight-Seeing Romantic Fun

Visit the Zoo in Parc Ciutadella, the zoo, or there is the aquarium which is the largest in Europe and is always fun. Magic Fountain of Montjuic is another good place and Poble Espanyol which is on Montjuic, just up from Placa Espanya. Poble Espanyol is an odd place, a village created in 1929 to imitate the different styles of Spanish regional architecture. There are lots of craft shops, and activities you can watch such as glass-blowing. And while you are in the Montjuic area don't miss the magical fountain of Montjuic, a music and light extravaganza. Something else you might enjoy is the Cable Car that runs from Barceloneta beach over to Montjuic. Again its not something for those scared of heights but it is fun and you get spectacular views of the city.

Barcelona Things to do for Couples

Theres the Barcelona beaches, the balconies overlooking the streets below, good food and great wine! If its sunny you could head to Parc Ciutadella which is a large leafy park where you can hire pedaloes and go onto the lake. If thats too strenuous for you then how about heading up to Tibidabo where there is a bar which overlooks the whole city. The bar is called Mirablau and is perfect for an early evening cocktail. Dont forget you can always see the sights in style from your very own horse and carriage, they can usually be found at the bottom of Las Ramblas.

Romantic Barcelona Bars and Clubs

Barcelona is a party city, whatever time of the night or morning there is always something going on. There are bars to suit everyone, weird ones, secret ones, Catalan ones, Irish pubs, ones with great views and ones with a trendy clientele. The bars are open here till 3 normally so there is no rush, wander around and move to place to place. A few to check out include:

LArquer - for novelty value nothing beats this bar which has lanes for archery!

Miramelinda - a classy bar in trendy El Borne area which makes very good mojitos.

Ommsession - If youre design-conscious and like being surrounded by similar people then head to this lounge bar which is attached to the Hotel Omm.

Manchester Bar - A nice bar in the Raval with English indie music of the 90s

London Bar - Live music every night at this bar that was frequented in the past by Picasso and Hemingway.

As for clubs again there is a big range. If you like cheese then the primarily gay Sala clubs are popular with gay and straight people. If hip hop is your thing then try Jamboree on a Monday night, or City Hall night club on Thursday nights keep your eyes out for flyers which give discounted or free entrance, in shops and cafes. Most of the other clubs play a mix of house, funk and occasionally a bit of trance.

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