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Barcelona, Spain
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15 Guests Max
2.5 hrs
24h Free CancellationBarcelona isn’t just shallow beauty; it’s chock-full of fun things to do for lovers, locals, and tourists alike. Whether you’re after a bit of romance, adventure, or culture, here’s a list of our top things to do in Barcelona for couples.
The way to anyone’s heart is through their stomach, and in a city with such a renowned food scene, it’s no wonder that people fall in love with Barcelona. A food tour is a unique alternative to your average dinner date and a great way to see the city, discover its cuisine, and interact with other travellers. Carpe Diem’s award-winning Barcelona Tapas Tour is a top-rated date option for couples with a curiosity for culture; a local guide will lead your group to four local gastronomic hotspots to try a variety of “small plates” paired with Spanish wine, vermouth and cava. With eight tapas tastings plus dessert, you’ll experience the beauty of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter and El Born neighbourhoods, bite by bite and maybe meet some companions for future double dates!
Much like love, flamenco is passionate, life-affirming, and lustful, so seeing this art form live is sure to set a spark in any relationship. Although Seville is widely considered the flamenco capital of Spain, Barcelona has its own special relationship with the dance, and there are plenty of places to go see it. For a flamenco show with ultra-romantic ambience, go to Palau Dalmases, a taberna set in a 17th-century palace. This one-hour show has recently been named among TripAdvisor’s top 10% of attractions worldwide. It features one singer, a guitar player, and two dancers, and you can upgrade your ticket to include dinner, a sangria-making session, or even a flamenco masterclass.
If your days are spent strolling around the city’s gorgeous old town, you can savour the last of the setting sun out at sea with a sunset cruise with This is Med, which provides high-end service and customisable sunset cruises. Once you choose your vessel from their range of luxury sailboats and catamarans, you can personalise your route and opt for extras like live music or dinner on board. Not only will you enjoy a unique experience, but you’ll also get spectacular views of Sagrada Familia and Montjuic from the water during golden hour, perfect for snapping postcard-worthy pics.
Sure, eating paella is nice, but making it yourself is even better. Everyone knows the couples who cook together, stay together, so if you want to cement the success of your relationship in stone, join a paella cooking experience with The Paella Club. Depending on how much time you have and how big your appetite is, you can choose between three unique experiences to cook, connect, and cuddle up with your cutie in the kitchen. You’ll learn to make paella and other Spanish classics from a professional chef and sip local wine while you cook.
Nothing says “romance” quite like a spa day, and few places are more luxurious than Aire Ancient Baths. This high-end spa has nine locations across Europe and North America, and it is one of the most loved spas in Barcelona. Located in Barcelona’s El Born neighbourhood, the spa sits in a restored 18th-century building adorned with stone and skylights and features six baths of varying temperatures, a steam room, and a dry sauna for total relaxation. Take the romance to the next level and opt for a full ritual with a massage or facial, cava, and bombons.
Barcelona’s no stranger to gardens and rooftops, but El Palacio Hotel (formerly the Ritz) has the largest rooftop garden in the city and boasts spectacular, panoramic views. Decorated with wrought-iron pergolas and lush greenery and featuring more than 50 varieties of flora, the Diana Garden is designed to stimulate the five senses. Indulge in haute cuisine at the restaurant, enjoy a drink by the pool, and admire the cityscape from atop the solarium. Depending on the season, you can stroll through their Christmas market or watch a film at the open-air cinema in summer.
Your romantic getaway in Barcelona doesn’t have to break the bank; there are tonnes of free and budget-friendly things for couples to do in Barcelona, too.
Fans of sun without sand will love Parc Ciutadella, a lovely stretch of green space in the Ciutat Vella neighbourhood. Unlike Parc Güell, the entrance is completely free, and there’s lots to explore; from an imposing fountain designed by a young Antoni Gaudí, stunning glass greenhouses, and a zoo to a giant woolly mammoth sculpture with little to no cultural significance, the park is a good time for everyone.
If you want to up the cute factor to one hundred, you can have a picnic in the park and rent a rowboat in the duck pond that sits in the centre. For only 10 euros, you can paddle around the pond with your honey for half an hour and admire the green of the willow trees.
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Strolling Barcelona’s old town can feel a lot like stepping onto the set of a romantic film; winding streets, ornate architecture, quaint squares and street performers on every corner, it’s easy to see why this city was chosen as the backdrop for films like “Vicky Cristina Barcelona” and “Manual of Love.” Mediterranean passion is made and curated here, and with a walking tour of the Gothic Quarter and El Born, you’ll see Barcelona’s most beautiful sites while learning about local culture and history along the way.
If you and your partner are the outdoorsy type, there are several places to hike in Barcelona to enjoy stunning cityscape views. One of the city’s main attractions is Montjuic, a historical hill packed with museums, botanical gardens, parks, and viewpoints. Whether you want to walk up to the military fortress or take the teleferic, along the way, you should stop for a snack at Salts Terrassa Bar. This tapas bar not only overlooks the city, but sits above an enormous Olympic-sized swimming pool recognised by Dua Lipa fans everywhere for its appearance in her “Illusion” music video. When the weather is nice, the ambience beats your average dinner date; the drinks are cold, the food is cheap, and the views are one-of-a-kind.
If a sunset cruise was too pricey, there are plenty of free viewpoints across the city that offer incredible views of Barcelona at sunset.
If you’re visiting Barcelona in warmer weather, you can’t go wrong with a visit to Barceloneta beach. For a more romantic Barcelona beach experience, you can rent a paddleboard from Sea You Surf for just 15 euros and paddle out onto the Mediterranean to watch the sunrise.
A little over an hour outside of Barcelona, you’ll find Montserrat, aka “Serrated Mountain.” This distinctive landmark is home to a monastery, museums, and several hiking trails where you can escape the hustle and bustle of the city and focus on spending time in nature with the one you love. Hike up the mountain, brave the cable car, or take the funicular. There are even some tours that take you to and from Montserrat by coach and stop at wineries along the way.
The idyllic seaside town of Sitges is just a short trip away from Barcelona and offers a cleaner and more relaxing beach day than Barcelona’s beaches. You can spend the day wandering charming streets, sunbathing on the wide stretches of sand and taking a dip in the Mediterranean. If you don’t have a car, the cheapest and fastest way to get there would be by train, and the ride is about 50 minutes. You can catch the train to Sitges from Estació de França, Passeig de Gràcia and Estació Sants.
95% of the world’s cava is produced just thirty minutes outside of Barcelona, in Penedès. If you and your partner fancy a drink, several wine tours take you to Penedes to experience the best of the region’s wine and cava. For maximum romance, go on a private wine tasting tour with Wine Tourism Spain, where you’ll visit two prestigious wineries and enjoy a local lunch before being brought back to Barcelona.
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