New Year’s Eve in Barcelona
New Year’s Eve is an exciting and important event everywhere in the world, as we say goodbye to the previous year and welcome the new one, with hopes and wishes that it will bring us joy and prosperity. Some people say that the way one celebrates New Year’s Eve predetermines the way one will spend the entire year ahead. So, if this is true, spending that special night in Barcelona will assure you the most wonderful and exciting year. The general tradition at New Year’s in Barcelona, and in the rest of Spain, is to have dinner with family and friends. When the clock reaches midnight, everyone eat 12 grapes, one for each chime, and a toast with Cava or Champagne. In Barcelona you can follow this tradition either at home, in a restaurant (most offer special dinner and programs for the night), or outdoors. Plaza Catalunya is always beautifully decorated with lights and offers a great show of fireworks wich makes thousands of people gather there every New Year’s Eve. The Torre Agbar offers a unique light show at 12 which can be seen from many places all over the city. After midnight the younger generation usually head to one of the many clubs for a ”Cotillone de Nochevieja”- a New Year’s Eve party. The clubs are always full so make sure you book your tabel or buy your ticket in time, it can get quite difficult to get in. Most places offer special packages for a set price that include entrence, free drinks and often even a gourmet dinner. The parties are not over untill the sun has risen and then it’s time for another New Year’s tradition, the typical winter breakfast, chocolate and pastries. Due to Barcelona’s mild climate many head down to the beach to enjoy this with a fantastic view over the mediterranean sea. Barcelona-home offers a wide selection of great accommodation alternatives, all centrally located. Why not rent an apartment in Barcelona with your entire family or with a group of friends? You will experiance the ultimate end of the year and an unforgettable beginning of a new one. Book your accommodation today.
I am in BCN during New Years Eve… Sooooo looking forward to it! especially after reading about the fire work show on Placa Catalunya!
Great post
good job, my friend! I´ll be there, during the fire work show at placa catalunya!