A perfectly romantic day in Barcelona

Barcelona is one of the most romantic cities on the planet, so you are sure to enjoy your time there with your love. Delicious food, even better wine, gorgeous gardens, and uniquely beautiful monuments should all be in your itinerary for a perfect day in the city. However, as you see the true beauty of Barcelona and breathe in the air of passion that fills its streets, you are sure to plan future visits. There is hardly a better place for a romantic retreat where you can celebrate your love that grows stronger by the year.

A perfectly romantic day in Barcelona for a couple in love

Have breakfast at Milk

Milk is the best breakfast and brunch place in Barcelona because of its lovely casual atmosphere and fantastic cuisine. No matter what your tastes in food are, you’ll definitely find something perfect for you here. And everyone in the place speaks English, so you’ll feel comfortable even if you don’t know a word of Spanish.

As a couple, you are sure to appreciate the cozy setting that will allow you to enjoy yourselves even when the place gets busy. Milk’s location also makes it perfect for a start of a romantic day as beautiful beaches are only a few minutes’ walk away. You can enjoy the view either before or after your breakfast. At this time, the beaches are mostly deserted, so you can marvel at their simple yet incredible beauty.

Explore the city

With only a day in Barcelona you won’t be able to see all of the many attractions the city has to offer. Therefore, you should start with the most notable ones, which you can discover by taking free walking tours in Barcelona. These will help you see the most interesting spots and learn a bit about them with the help of a guide. Be sure to take a look at Gaudi’s architectural masterpieces and historical monuments in the city center. This way, you’ll get a glimpse of the many treasures of Barcelona and will be able to make a list of places to visit during your next trip.

When done with tours, enjoy simply walking the streets and taking in the multitude of colors and designs. The architecture of Barcelona is beautiful and eclectic, so you can admire nearly every building.

Enjoy a romantic lunch on a rooftop

While many see rooftop bars as the best place for watching the sunset, a couple who only gets one day in Barcelona should choose one of them for lunch. This will give you another opportunity to admire the many sights of the city and get a moment to cool off and relax.

Perfect places for escaping the bustle and enjoying a nice meal are La Terraza del Claris and Arenas de Barcelona. However, there are dozens of great terraces where you can indulge in cocktails, delicious foods, and even take a dip in the pool. The majority of them are located on top of the city’s famous hotels.

Go for shopping/art/beach

Once sated after your lunch, you can choose whichever activity you enjoy most. Go shopping in La Rambla, visit a museum or an art gallery, or simply relax at one of the beautiful beaches the city has. A walk in the park to cool down is also a great choice.

Dance and burn with the passion

The perfect end for a romantic day in Barcelona is to have a nice Catalan dinner in L’Antic Magatzem, Ca L’Isidre, or any of the other traditional restaurants. Make sure to indulge in some of the delicious Spanish wines that will complement the food nicely.

After you’re done enjoying the local delicacies, watch flamenco, one of the most passionate dances in existence. There are many flamenco venues all over the city and you might even join the festivities dancing passionately with your loved one.

Elle Draper

Elle, along with Alan, is the owner of Spain Buddy and the busy web design business - Gandy-Draper. Born a "Norverner", she then spent most of her life "Dann Saff" before moving to Spain in 2006. Elle's loves are Alan, the internet, their three bouncing dogs, good food, and dry white wine - although not necessarily in that order.