We are not gonna lie: we love Sant Jordi more than Valentine’s day, but since we know how special this day is in the United States we couldn’t miss the chance to write this article with some nice plans to also enjoy Valentine’s Day in Barcelona. And you know what? (Fluffy content alert): You don’t need a super plan but the perfect company to whom to spend this day with. Or even if you prefer to spend Valentine’s Day on your own and treat yourself (what a better romantic plan than to show yourself some love?), why not?
So this being said… Here are some of the plans we thought that could be specially appropriate for a different Valentine’s Day in Barcelona.
#1 Picnic in Collserola
We choose Collserola for this special date for two special reasons: you will feel close to nature while enjoying beautiful views of Barcelona, from the heights. But you can also set a picnic for a special lunch or dinner at Park de la Ciutadella, Parc de la Mar Bella o Turó del Putxet.
#2 Sunset at Bunkers del Carmel
A classic. This historical place also offers a magic 360° perspective of the city. Watching a sunset from Bunkers del Carmel might be a nice plan as well for a Valentine’s Day in Barcelona (disadvantage: they are usually pretty crowded).
#3 Walk the old town and have dinner in any of the many restaurants
This might sound simple, but it is definitely one of the best plans (for Valentine’s Day or for any special day). Many stories and legends are hidden behind squares and places, the perfect locations to travel back in time with your special one. There are also many restaurants in the area with the most varied gastronomic offer (Japanese, Italian, Greek…) to keep traveling, in this case, through food.
#4 Thermal Spa & Hot Springs
Yep. We didn’t forget to include one of those “iconic” plans for Valentine’s Day in Barcelona ;-) A romantic dinner is sometimes preceded by this kind of plan: a relaxing evening in a thermal spa & hot springs. And there are quite a few of these beautiful places in Barcelona.
#5 Spend the day at Tibidabo amusement park
If you are looking for a plan which involves intense emotions, then here is an option: going to the Tibidabo amusement park! Because the most romantic plans are always those that make you feel like a kid with your perfect partner in crime (don’t you think?).
#6 Observatori Fabra: A date under the starlight
And finally, probably the most expensive of the plans: visiting Observatori Fabra and having the most romantic dinner under the starlight.
6 plans to suit (almost?) all tastes. But to be honest, we strongly believe that any kind of love should be celebrated every day (our hippy happy soul always making us write these kinds of closures… but isn’t that true?).
Also in case you want to surprise your partner with a weekend trip or a one day trip getaway from Barcelona, check our sections for travel inspiration.
Happy Valentine’s Day in Barcelona everyone! :)
Header image: Observatori Fabra