Would like to impress the one you love by whisking them away for a romantic break? Barcelona is an ideal place for a well deserved getaway together with your partner thanks to its impressive selection of intimate eateries, cozy bars, and spectacular landscapes for you to admire hand in hand. There’s a good reason why it’s internationally renowned as a top honeymoon destination! We’ve selected some of the Catalan capital’s best hot-spots to get in you in the mood for love, where you can take pleasure in romance and savor some well-deserved quality time together.
An enchanting city break in Barcelona
Brunch together with your beloved
Flax & Kale, to put it differently the brunch of gods. Brunch in style with their hearty but supremely healthy breakfasts which includes a delicious assortment of homemade pastries, breakfast bowls and their trademark ‘Super Breakfasts’- all things considered, being in love may be exhausting work! Even the pickiest of eaters will discover something here that’ll leave their palette tingling.
Its impressive menu is perfectly complemented with the extensive selection of cold-pressed juices, veggie-nut milks and smoothies which’ll give you that necessary energy boost to tackle your way down La Rambla. With many different, exciting and tempting concoctions and each flavour as weird and wonderful as the last, you’ll definitely be spoilt for choice at Flax & Kale.
A sensual wine tour
It’s no secret that with wine comes romance. Fortunately, this beautiful city along with its surrounding areas are blessed with the optimal conditions for wine-making, meaning that you definitely won’t go thirsty during your stay in the Catalan capital. There’s no better spot for a couple’s day out than to one of the region’s top wineries thanks to the wine country’s spectacular scenery, breathtaking views and glorious Mediterranean weather. Take a tour of their quirky boutique wineries and art nouveau cellars where you can sample an exquisite array of rustic wines. If you’re trying to help make your experience that extra bit special (why not eh?), there are several other packages offered which include the addition of al fresco lunches, tasty tapas sampling and many other perks.
Bask on the beach
Head to Barceloneta Beach, among the city’s oldest beaches,for your well-deserved break from sightseeing, along with a cuddle on the golden sands with your loved one. Its outstanding natural beauty and vibrant atmosphere will make it a favorite amongst locals and tourists, so make an effort to arrive as early as possible for a prime tanning spot. Get your partner to treat you to a refreshing drink or cocktail from one of the fabulous chiringuitos that line the shore.
A sumptuous day at Aire de Barcelona
Looking to escape the ordinary to a peaceful and serene sanctuary that’ll leave you feeling deeply relaxed, fresh and invigorated? Aire de Barcelona is an oasis of ultimate luxury and relaxation and the perfect place to seek refuge from the hustle and bustle of the city. Perfectly located at the cosmopolitan Born neighbourhood in a former meat storage area of El Born Market, it’s the perfect spot for you lovebirds to take pleasure from an atmosphere of calm, harmony and total serenity imbued with sweet aromas, peace and tranquillity to fulfill everyone of your senses. Disconnect from the modern world and enjoy the uninterrupted company of your partner inside their exclusive thermal baths. Where better to ramp up the romance than in the midst of the remains of medieval Barcelona?
A passionate trip to Port Vell
Passion doesn’t exist like passion at Port Vell. From the divine selection of seafood restaurants spilling out on the quay to the unbeatable views of the Mediterranean with its glistening waters. Begin your evening at La Gavina (Plaça Pau Vila, 1), located just below the stunning arches of the impressive Palau de Mar, where you could experience an evening of fine dining together with flawless service. Boasting the best seafood in Barcelona, (a bold claim, but correct nonetheless), we are able to promise you that at La Gavina will provide an unforgettable dining experience. For some post-meal relaxation, and only a stone’s throw away, you will discover 1881 Per Sagardi (Plaça de Pau Vila, 3), a hidden gem perched atop the Museu d’Historia de Catalunya. A seat on the outside terrace rewards you with breathtaking views of the Barcelona skyline as well as the beautifully illuminated Port Vell. This Barcardi-sponsored cocktail bar has a wonderful collection of delicious wines and cocktails including a mouth-watering list of virgin cocktails.
Finish off your evening with a romantic late night stroll down the Passeig de Colom to admire several of Barcelona’s most breathtaking architecture while you make your way along the stunning palm-lined pathway.
A dreamy dinner for two
Tucked away in the quaint yet quirky Gothic Quarter, you’ll find the simply incredible, Gourmet Tapas by Sensi. Its mood lighting, tasty tapas and sangria that puts all other sangria to shame, certainly puts you in the mood for sweet romance. Serving the absolute crème de la crème of gastronomic tapas, produced from ingredients of the highest quality, Gourmet Tapas by Sensi is a must for a romantic city break in Barcelona. All of their dishes are impeccably presented and faultless in taste, in particular their sea bass fillet with white butter sauce and broccoli foam which is simply to die for. If you prefer something a little meatier, their baby chorizos braised in honey cannot be recommended more highly. Its fabulous food together with the restaurants tranquil atmosphere will undoubtedly set the bar for romance.
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