In this blog, we've explored some of the best indoor places to host a children's party in Barcelona, ensuring your child's celebration is nothing short of spectacular.
If you are looking for a kid-friendly location where everything will be taken care of, Tembo is a great option. It is located in El Raval. They offer indoor spaces for kids between 0-2 years (the baby room), and for kids between 0-6 years old (the main room). For kids party decoration, animation and catering, you can contact us and we can send you a proposal: info@strawsnberries.com.
Peek a Boo - Sarrià Sant Gervasi
Another great option to host your kid's party is at Peek-a-Boo. The kids can safely play outside within their secured garden. The space rental is for 3 hours and includes tables, chairs and the clean-up. For kids party decoration, animation and catering, you can contact us and we can send you a proposal: info@strawsnberries.com.
If you're looking for a great place to host your little one's birthday party a little further away from the center of Barcelona, FestaKids is a great option. They offer amazing birthday facilities and will guarantee an unforgettable birthday party. For kid's party decoration, animation, and catering, you can contact us and we can send you a proposal: info@strawsnberries.com.
Just For You Kids is a company that offers various options for kids' activities, for all ages and full of creativity. For kid's party decoration, animation, and catering, you can contact us and we can send you a proposal: info@strawsnberries.com.
Another great kids party location in Eixample is El Cau. They have a beautiful and outstanding playroom which you can see here in 360 view if you'd like. For kid's party decoration, animation, and catering, you can contact us and we can send you a proposal: info@strawsnberries.com.
We hope this was a useful blog post for you and we are more than happy to help you organizing the perfect kid's party in Barcelona.
You can always contact us at info@strawsnberries.co.
Thank You and hopefully see you soon....
]]>Are you looking for accommodation for your hen party in Barcelona? Maybe you have considered hotels, but as you’ve likely noticed, most hotels in Barcelona are quite expensive. That’s why I have handpicked a selection of villas close to Barcelona. Of course, pricing will vary based on timing, the number of guests, and the season of your event. However, the more people you have, the merrier it becomes (and the more affordable per person). Besides the cost advantage of villas for larger groups, there's also the cozy aspect of celebrating with all your closest friends under one roof. Here are the villas I have selected that can comfortably accommodate around 15 people.
The first villa is a luxurious villa near the center of Barcelona, in Catalunya. This villa has 8 bedrooms and offers accommodation for up to 16 guests. With nearly 6000 square meters of living space and three floors, I find Villa Victoria an extremely elegant and comfortable place.
It’s a spacious accommodation with a total of 7 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms for a total of 15 guests. Entertainment options are aplenty with a 75-inch TV in the living room and a 55-inch TV in the kitchen. Host movie of karaoke nights or create your own dance party for a night of fun. This villa has a private saltwater pool where you can soak up the sun, sip cocktails, and create unforgettable poolside memories.
Despite this villa being a bit further away from Barcelona, this might be my favourite villa. This villa is a unique architectural gem from the late 1950s, offering a stunning backdrop steeped in modernist design.
Villa Melich, located in Sant Just Desvern, just 10 minutes from the center of Barcelona, is also a perfect venue for an unforgettable hen party. This exceptionally high-end mansion offers a balance of fun and relaxation in a luxurious setting.
The mansion exudes elegance and sophistication, setting the tone for your celebration from the moment you arrive. Whether you opt for a summer hen party with sun-soaked days by the pool or a winter escape in the cozy living spaces, Villa Melich adapts to your needs year-round.
Last but definitely not least, villa Permanyer in Paseo de Gracia. This villa has the absolute best location. This villa is an exceptional ART Townhouse spanning 260 m2 in the heart of Barcelona's Eixample district. This unique property is all about art, design, and a vibrant lifestyle, making it an intriguing option for a hen party.
As you step inside Villa Permanyer, you'll be greeted by a diverse and creatively charged atmosphere. It's a villa that surprises with its artistic touches, offering a memorable space for your gathering.
Our hen party activities
After you've picked your accommodation, it is time to plan out your bachelor activities. Depending on your preferences, we can offer you activities such as a lovely picnic, a fun cocktail workshop, an amazing sailboat trip or a delicious wine tasting. Look here for more of our hen party activities!
Click here for hen party activities in Barcelona!
]]>Are you searching for the ideal setting to create an unforgettable, romantic proposal in the enchanting city of Barcelona? Look no further! Barcelona is often referred to as the "Paris of Spain" when it comes to romance, and for a good reason. With its stunning architectural marvels, coastal charm, and a rich culinary scene, Barcelona sets the stage for a love story you'll cherish forever.
A stress-free arrangement
Now, picture this: you're about to pop the question in the most enchanting picnic setup, promising to spend the rest of your lives together. But there's no need to stress over planning the perfect arrangement because we've got you covered. From the initial setup to the final cleanup, we're here to ensure that you have nothing to worry about.
How it works
After we have discussed your proposal through phone and/or email contact, we get to work. We start by selecting all our products in your desired theme and preferences. Then, we drive to the agreed-upon location and set everything up well in advance. We will send you our live location so you know exactly where to be. Depending on your preference, we will either wait for you or hide somewhere.
When do you pop the question
When you're about to pop the big question, you'll give us a prearranged signal or time when you plan to do it. We will capture your entrance and that of your beloved, creating memorable photos and videos of the marriage proposal.
Personalized romantic options
Imagine lush fresh flowers, either a grand "MARRY ME" sign or smaller, more intimate declarations of love, a personalized cake, luxury cuisine, and the finest champagne – we offer a variety of options to help you create the flawless, romantic proposal you've been dreaming of. You can provide us with your vision of the ideal proposal, or if you're unsure about the details, our experienced team can offer valuable advice and suggestions.
Our Commitment to Your Dream Proposal
What sets us apart is our commitment to making your dream proposal a reality. We go to great lengths to fulfill all your desires and are even willing to travel to a special location of your choice if needed. We understand that creating a unique and personalized experience is what makes your love story exceptional.
So, whether you envision an extraordinary setup or have a unique, off-the-beaten-path location in mind, we are here to serve you. Your wish is our command, and we're dedicated to making your proposal as special and personal as your love story.
LETS GET THAT ‘YES!’
]]>These stunning pearl-studded bride-to-be glasses will be loved by every bride! Raise a toast in style and let the glasses do the talking.
Make the bride feel incredible on her hen party with this stunning, comfy and adjustable bridal hat! This fabulous hat is an absolute essential for any bride-to-be, adding that touch of extra-special charm. Not to mention, it's practically made for Instagram moments – the ultimate Instagrammable bridal accessory!
Gone are the days of boring plastic cups. Our drink pouches are a game-changer for hen parties. Convenient and stylish, these pouches are perfect for serving your favorite beverages. Fill them with fruity cocktails, mocktails, or even just refreshing lemonade.
Make a statement with our lovely bubbly wall. Elevate your party decor with this eye-catching wall. Not only stylish but also super convenient, this easy to set up bubbly wall refreshes every party!
]]>Now, picture this: you're about to pop the question in the most enchanting picnic setup, promising to spend the rest of your lives together. But there's no need to stress over planning the perfect arrangement because we've got you covered. From the initial setup to the final cleanup, we're here to ensure that you have nothing to worry about.
Imagine lush fresh flowers, either a grand "MARRY ME" sign or smaller, more intimate declarations of love, a personalized cake, luxury cuisine, and the finest champagne – we offer a variety of options to help you create the flawless, romantic proposal you've been dreaming of. You can provide us with your vision of the ideal proposal, or if you're unsure about the details, our experienced team can offer valuable advice and suggestions.
What sets us apart is our commitment to making your dream proposal a reality. We go to great lengths to fulfill all your desires and are even willing to travel to a special location of your choice if needed. We understand that creating a unique and personalized experience is what makes your love story exceptional.
So, whether you envision an extraordinary setup or have a unique, off-the-beaten-path location in mind, we are here to serve you. Your wish is our command, and we're dedicated to making your proposal as special and personal as your love story.
LETS GET THAT ‘YES!’
]]>Planning a memorable and exciting kids' party can be quite a challenge. Finding activities that engage and entertain children of all ages can leave parents feeling overwhelmed. But worry no more, because we have an incredible new offering that will captivate young imaginations and leave them with cherished memories. Introducing the Kids Craft Animation Party Pack, a unique experience designed to unleash creativity and fun for your kids party in Barcelona!
The Kids Craft Animation Party Pack brings together the magical worlds of arts, crafts, and animation to create an unforgettable party experience. This innovative concept combines hands-on crafting with the excitement of bringing creations to life through stop-motion animation. It's a perfect blend of creativity, teamwork, and pure joy.
Party-goers will be provided with all the necessary supplies and materials to dive into various craft projects. Kids will have the freedom to let their imagination run wild. Each child will be encouraged to create their own unique masterpiece, expressing their personality and artistic flair.
Our dedicated host will guide the children through the process. The Kids Craft Animation Party Pack provides an exciting opportunity for kids to explore their creativity, learn new skills, and experience the thrill of bringing their creations to life.
And best thing of all is that the kids are entertained during a kids party or other type of event.
For more information and prices please send an email to info@strawsnberries.com
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Looking to add a touch of elegance and style to your hotel room, villa or apartment in Barcelona? Look no further! We are thrilled to announce that Straws 'n Berries, your trusted event planning and decor company, is expanding its services to include hotel room decoration. With three amazing options to choose from, we are here to elevate the ambiance and create unforgettable experiences for your guest(s) during your stay in Barcelona.
Package 1 provides an excellent starting point for decorating any hotel room into a vibrant and celebratory space. It includes 20 ceiling balloons with streamers, 20 beautifully scattered balloons on the floor or bed, and a stunning occasion balloon banner with options like "Happy Birthday," "Happy Anniversary," "Just Engaged," "Hen Party," "Marry Me," or a customized banner with up to 15 letters. Additionally, we offer delivery and setup services to ensure a hassle-free experience.
Package 2 is perfect if you want to go the extra mile! Our second package includes everything in Package 1, along with a delectable grazing food platter that serves 8-10 people. Treat your guests to a delightful culinary experience while immersing them in a visually stunning ambiance.
If you're looking to add a touch of luxury and bubbly to your occasion in Barcelona, Package 3 is the ultimate choice for your hotel/villa/apartment decoration. Enjoy all the elements of Package 1 and 2, plus indulge in a mini cava wall featuring two bottles of cava and ten glasses. Elevate your guests' experience with a touch of sparkling elegance and celebration.
But wait, there's more! We also offer additional decoration options to further personalize your hotel room in Barcelona. Whether it's a fresh flower bouquet, rose petals or a delicious cake, our team of experts is dedicated to bringing your vision to life. Let us transform your spaces into captivating and Instagram-worthy settings that will leave a lasting impression on your guests.
Take a look at our packages & add ons our website or contact us to discuss your wishes and let us bring the magic to your hotel room!
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Flower Bouquet
Flowers always bring a colorful vibe that completes your picnic in style. If you tell us your preference for the color and type of flowers, we will take care of the rest. Besides the fact that these flowers will complete your picnic they of course have a wonderful smell and you can take them home after the picnic.
Cake
We have a partnership with Casa de Pastel! Do you know who this is? Casa de Pastel turns all cakes into a work of art, you almost feel bad eating it...;-) If you prefer cake pops, brownies or macrons she does it all.
Jumbo Size Games
Are your kids getting bored quickly? Adding these great games to your picnic
will keep the kids entertained for a long time. These games are also perfect for adults parties. We provide three varieties:
- Jumbo Djenga
- Jumbo 4 in a row
- Jumbo Mikado
Personalized Sign
Give your picnic a personal touch with this event sign. We have different colors of acrylic signs available, choose the color that suits your picnic best. You can also choose the font and color. The board comes with the drilled holes for hanging or with the wooden display.
Tipi Tent
Complete the style of your picnic with this tipi tent. This tent is definitely recommended when there are children present at the picnic, they totally live up to it. We have this cute tipi tent available in the colors: cream, pink and blue.
Flower Arch
This is an important accessory to complete your picnic. The arch is adjustable in width and height and can be decorated with flowers or drapes. This ensures that there is always an opportunity to match this beautiful arch to the theme of your picnic.
Merry Me Letters
Want to plan a proposal for your boyfriend or girlfriend? Then these glowing letters will complete your proposal picnic. This will be a moment to remember.
Personalized Picnic Bottle
Surprise your guests with a personalized water bottles! Add them to your picnic and guests will always have a great souvenir of this event. Choose your own colors, we have black, silver and blue bottles available with gold, silver, pink and holographic as the printing colors.
Personalized Engraved Platter
Surprise your guest at the picnic with a personalized engraved platter. We will serve the food from the picnic on this platter. While eating, the engraved message will pop out. This board will always be a permanent reminder of this great event and can be taken home after the event.
For more information please contact us at info@strawsnberries.com.
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Personalised Event Sign
This event signs is a hit! You can hire our acrylic event sign for your event. With this personalised board, you give your own personal touch to your party. You can choose your own font and writing colour. We have different colours available. The event sign comes with the drilled holes for hanging or with the wooden display.
Flower Arch
Our flower arch is adjustable in height and width and can be decorated with flowers, or any colour curtains. It's perfect to decorate a picnic setup but also it looks great above a birthday table for example.
Balloon Arch
This beautiful balloon arch is perfect for all event themes! Any colour or theme is possible, so make a statement with these amazing balloon arches! The balloon arch is 5.5 metres long and comes with a base. We will come and install it at your location. This arrangement is the perfect complement to our flower wall, picnic set-up or shimmer wall.
Shimmer Wall
Create a breathtaking backdrop with our shimmer wall. This can be hired in neon pink, light pink, holographic and gold colours. You can add a balloon arch in your favourite colour to this shimmer wall to create the perfect photo backdrop. The wall measures 2.10 by 2.10 metres (it can also be set up smaller).
Champagne Wall
Welcome your guests to your special event with a glass of champagne from our illuminated champagne wall. This champagne wall can hold up to 36 glasses and comes with standard champagne glasses and 6 bottles of cava. It has a remote control to change the colours of the LED lights. Our champagne wall is 2 metres high and 70 cm wide.
Pink Flower Wall
A beautiful flower wall to give your special event a stunning backdrop. You can
personalise this flower wall with your own sign in any colour! Our flower wall is 2 metres wide and 3 metres high, but can be delivered smaller.
For more information please contact us at info@strawsnberries.com.
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Cake workshop Barcelona
Want to learn something new while enjoying a glass of cava? Learn how to make your own bento box cake with Casa de Pastel at their Barcelona cake studio. You will get your own cake to take home with a personalised written message on it. Besides making your own cake, there will be time to ask questions to Casa de Pastel's founder Lauren about everything you need to know about cakes. You get to decide the theme of the workshop! This workshop lasts about 2
hours. For more info please send an email to info@strawsnberries.com.
Cocktail workshop Barcelona
Want to improve your bartending skills? Or just a fun activity that involves alcohol? In this workshop there is more than just the venue and cocktail making, you also have some great photo opportunities AND we also offer one of our amazing food platters, to make sure you have the chance to leave relatively sober ... During the workshop, you will learn to make 3 different cocktails. The workshop takes about 2 hours and is great for a bachelor party, birthday or other celebration. You can book this activity from 6 people upwards. For more info please send an email to info@strawsnberries.com.
Jewellery Workshop Barcelona
What better way to spend your afternoon, than making your own jewellery with your best friends over delicious snacks and some mimosas? The workshop will be held in our studio and presented by Emilie who has over 10 years of experience in jewellery design. For more info please send an email to info@strawsnberries.com.
Beauty Brunch Party Barcelona
Pamper yourself and your girlfriends with a Beauty Brunch Party. We will organise it at your chosen location in Barcelona. The duration of each treatment varies, so while your girlfriends enjoy a cava you can get pampered by a professional. For more info please send an email to info@strawsnberries.com.
Party Decoration Barcelona
Do you already have a whole activity in mind, but are just missing the decoration? We have a solution! Create an extraordinary backdrop with our Shimmer wall. Available for hire in holographic and gold. In addition to the Shimmer wall, you can also add a balloon arch in a colour of your choice. For more info please send an email to info@strawsnberries.com.
Birthday Picnic Barcelona
And last but not least our famous stylish picnic. It includes the decorated picnic setup, food and drinks. You can also add a cake with it for the birthday girl/boy. For more info please send an email to info@strawsnberries.com.
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Barcelona has a huge selection of restaurants. We made a list for you of the hotspots that are perfect for your hen party in Barcelona. Whether you're looking for tapas bars, local Catalan dishes or tasting menus all these restaurants are excellent and your hens will love your choice.
1. Bodega Biarritz
This is one of the cosiest and nicest restaurants! Honestly, it has some of the best
tapas in all of Barcelona and is a great place to stop for dinner.
2. Brugarol
Brugarol Barcelona is a perfect stop for dinner! The restaurant is located in
Barcelona's Gothic Quarter. It's a small restaurant, with about 20 seats. Tip from us, order Japo-Tapas. This is tapas mixed with Japanese style food.
3. Casa Lolea
By far one of the nicest restaurants in the El Born district is Casa Lolea. It is not big, so reservations are recommended. Not able to get a table? Hotel Yurbban Trafalgar, just down the road, has Trafalgar restaurant, with the same menu as Casa Lolea.
4. Con Gracia
Con Gracia is known for their great wines along with the attention to detail paid to
every aspect of their food.
5. Colom
For the best Paella in Barcelona, book at Colom! In addition, the staff is very friendly and inviting. Also, be sure to try their homemade sangria. After all, that's kind of a must when you are in Barcelona for your hen party.
6. Jardinet D'Aribau
This is a great experience! Magical place to spend time together during your hen party in Barcelona and here you will find the delicious cocktails too. In addition, the staff is very friendly.
7. Bellebuon
For the best pasta in Barcelona, you must visit this restaurant. They quickly get very full, so be on time with reservations.
8. La Gastronomica
This lovely tapas restaurant can be found in the Sant Antoni district. They serve the most delicious homemade dishes made up of the most unique flavours.
9. 9Nine
Restaurant 9Nine is located in Barcelona's Eixample district. This restaurant has a
completely open kitchen and you can even talk to the chef. The service at 9Nine is
excellent and all the staff are very friendly and attentive. The set menu is also very
reasonably priced!
10. Xera restaurant
Xerta restaurant is an upmarket restaurant located in the Ohla Eixample Hotel.
From outside the restaurant, you get a peek into Terres kitchen through the windows.
1. Paradiso
This cocktail bar looks like a humble sandwich shop from the outside, but if you open the fridge door, you will step into a cocktail bar. The bar has an elegant feel,
where the perfect ‘out-of-the-world’ cocktails are recommended. This is not just any cocktail bar, as it has been voted one of the 50 best bars in the world! You may have to wait in line, but this is definitely worth it!!!
2. Bobby’s Free
Bobby's Free is a similar cocktail bar to Paradiso, which from the outside looks like an everyday barbershop. Once inside, there are no drinks or bar stools to be seen until you guess the barbers secret password to get in, which changes every month. Tip: You can find the password on their Instagram or Facebook.
3. Hemingway Gin & Cocktail Bar
Hemingway Cocktail Bar was founded in 2017. They named the cocktail bar after one of the most famous and influential writers, with a passion for cocktails and good drinks. At this Bar they use only the best spirits and the freshest ingredients.
4. Two Schmucks
These two friends, or "schmucks" opened an amazing cocktail bar that has quickly become a legendary place. It is a unique cocktail bar, and a true reflection of the hipster scene. They like to stand out by experimenting with cool and surprising cocktails.
5. Solange
This bar is also in the top 50 best bars in the world! The look of Solange is like a classic James Bond film with a menu of unique cocktail creations. The menu is divided into sections from Bond films. With a Casino Royale cocktail for example.
6. Boadas
This cocktail bar was founded in 1933 by Miguel Boadas, born in Havana. It is not only the oldest cocktail bar in Barcelona, but also in the whole of Spain. The servers like to creat unique drinks or even special drinks that are not on the menu.
7. Dry Martini
This cocktail bar is also internationally recognised to be in the top 50 best bars in the world. At this bar, it is mandatory to try the exquisite dry Martini for yourself. They also offer trustworthy classics and exclusive unique drinks.
8. Boca Chica
Boca Chica has a quirky, retro and old school glam look. Above all, this is one of the best cocktail bars in Barcelona that you should not miss and it is a top spot for a drink in Eixample.
9. The Alchemix
Would you like a new experience? Perhaps an "Alice in Wonderland" cocktail? This is not only a cocktail bar, but also a "gastro bar" with beautiful presented and delicious food. Definitely recommended for special experience!
10. Dr Stravinsky
This is a cocktail bar in one of the narrow streets of El Born, which looks like an old pharmacy from the outside. If you are in for a creative cocktail experience, this is the perfect bar to go to.
Enjoy your cocktails in Barcelona!
]]>Are you into glitter, holographic and gold? And do you love sparkles and shimmers? Add a Holographic shimmer wall to your party! Shimmer Walls are unique and a fantastic way to add that sparkle to your party. We offer a beautiful shimmer wall that you can add to your party in gold or holographic! We can add
personalised signs to each of our walls, in whatever font and colour you prefer.
Kids Birthday party
We know that kids love glitters and sparkles. For their wishes, we offer an amazing holographic shimmer wall. We decorate the glitter wall with balloons in the theme that your kid wishes for: Mermaid, Pastel colours, unicorn and many other themes! We will make sure your child has an unforgettable (Birthday)party.
Occasion at home
Do you have something to celebrate and are you looking for something to make it a bit more special and fancy? A shimmer wall is perfect for you. The wall is perfect for pictures and gives your party a great wow factor! We style the wall to your liking and decorate the wall with nice balloons, matching the theme of your party. For a nice shimmer we offer the holographic wall, but are you organizing a gold or fancy-themed party then we offer a beautiful gold shimmer wall.
Company party
Does your company have something to celebrate? Or is it time to have a company party? How amazing would it be to add a fantastic themed shimmer wall to the party for your hardworking colleagues! It’s would give an amazing surprise and glitter vibe to the party or event. If it’s a fancy party we decorate the wall beautiful and fancy so it matches the theme. The wall gives of an amazing glitter vibe and looks high expensive. We can also customize with your company logo or sign to hang in front of the wall, perfect as a photobooth. Are you as excited about the shimmer wall as we? And you would love to receive more information or inspiration? Please contact us with any questions you have and we will help
you organise a great party or event.
You can contact us via: info@strawsnberries.com
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If you choose to do the gender reveal outdoor with a beautifully decorated picnic in the park, at the beach or at your terrace we will set up the picnic in the colour of your preference. We will make sure it's cosy and comfortable especially for the mama to be.
Gender reveal in indoor venue
We have a nicely decorated indoor venue for gender reveal parties in Barcelona. The venue is located in Poblenou Barcelona and will be beautifully decorated in the colours you want. It doesn’t have to be traditional blue or pink. In front of our beautiful flower wall you can take pictures with your loved ones for and have these memories forever.
How to reveal the gender?
There are different options to reveal the gender, one of our favourite options is a gender reveal cake filled with blue or pink. Some other options are a theatrical smoke bomb or powder canon. The all time favourite is the balloon pop with confetti. However you want to reveal the gender please let us know and we can arrange it for you.
What's included?
Our gender reveal events include the beautiful picnic setup, delicious food and drinks and of course we also arrange non-alcoholic cava for the mama to be. With enough food, drinks, friends, family and pictures this day will be an unforgettable event.
If you want to book a gender reveal party in Barcelona or Marbella you can contact us via: info@strawsnberries.com
Lots of Love
Babet & Mayke
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If you want an unique proposal this one is for you. Straws ‘n Berries will set up a perfect picnic. You can picnic at different locations. The beach is perfect for a sunny day. Sit close to the sea and propose with the waves at the background. You can also go to the Montjuïc and see the beautiful city from above. To top it all off ask for the weddingarch. This completes the atmosphere.
Flash mob
Have a group of people dancing or singing out of the blue. You can organize a flashmob and surprise your future fiancé with an amazing performance. A fun way to ask someone to marry you.
Night out
Go out for a night. Grab some drinks and go dancing. Ask the DJ or bandleader to pass you the mic and sing a song. If your voice isn’t too good, you can also grab the mic and propose on the dancefloor. This will be a night you both will never forget.
Hotel
Go on a trip to your favorite city. After a long day of sightseeing it is time to grab a bite or drink. When it’s time to get to your hotel room the room is all set up with candles, roses and champagne. Propose in a romantic intimate way.
On the top of the world
Go for a hike on a mountain. Your reward for this long walk is the beautiful view. Enjoy this together. Make this moment even more special to propose. You can climb any mountain as long as you’re together.
Good luck ;-)
]]>Barcelona has a wide variety of kids activities. Below a list of activities that are great for visiting with kids.
One of our favourites is the Cosmo Caixa. This is a science museum to stimulate people’s knowledge of science. You can do fun activities and go to the interactive exhibitions. It is educational and fun at the same time.
]]>One of our favourites is the Cosmo Caixa. This is a science museum to stimulate people’s knowledge of science. You can do fun activities and go to the interactive exhibitions. It is educational and fun at the same time.
Located in the Gothic Quarter, there is a fantastic Aquarium that also has a tunnel where you can see big sharks, moonfish, mantas and many other sea creatures. There are also many spaces where kids can play.
Close to the Ciatudella Park there is a cute little chocolate museum. At Museu de la Xocolate your children can learn about the history of chocolate. The kids can see how the chocolate is made and you can walk around various sculptures made entirely of chocolate. The best part of it, can taste it too!
Not located in Barcelona, but an easy train or car journey away you find the attraction park that includes everything from Sesame street rides to other thrilling rides. PortAventura theme park is a park for every age with the fastest and tallest ride in Europe!
Another must see for kids is The Tibidabo amusement park. A fun park on top of the Tibidabo mountain. With a magical carousel and 25 thrilling rides where you get an incredible view. Do not forget to visit the Sagrat Cor Cathedral and take stunning pictures of the Barcelona from above.
The zoo is one of the activities that all children like to go. The Barcelona Zoo has 2,000 animals from around 300 different species. It's located very centrally in the middle of the city in the Ciutadella Park.
Last but not least. A great thing to go to with kids is the Miniature Catalonia Park. Your kids will be able to touch the peaks of the Sagrada and can climb on the gingerbread houses from Park Guell. The whole park has endless fantastic photo opportunities. It’s basically like a kid’s indoor playground in Barcelona!
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Organise a scary picnic under the trees for you and your friends. With spooky details and scary skeletons. Be surrounded by the cobwebs and eyeballs. While enjoying a spooky drink with the spiders on your plate. For bookings contact: info@strawsnberries.com
Halloween clubs in Barcelona
For all the party people in Barcelona that are looking for a spooky night there are many night clubs in the city that celebrate Halloween. Some of the most popular Halloween parties are in Opium Mar, Shoko, Sala Apolo and Monasterio. Disco Inferno at La Terrazza is often the closing party of the spooky season. Pacha Barcelona, Xceed HQ, and INPUT High Fidelity Dance Club also offer Halloween events.
Poble Español for the little ones
One of the top Halloween activities for kids is Poble Español. This small city has completely turned into a spooky and scary city centre for children and adults. The streets are decorated with skeletons, skulls, pumpkins and you might bump into one of the scary characters that walk around in the small streets.
There are many activities you can visit such as: family shows with a special theme, costume contests, photo calls for a special memory, themed handcraft workshops run by artisans and many more fun things! And last but not least you can go to the tunnel of terror in Poble Espanyol, a 140 meter spooky fest. If you like to get scared and if you are not afraid of anything this is the best place to go to for young and old.
Cemeteries in Barcelona
For those who love the darker side of Halloween you can check one of Barcelona’s many cemeteries. You can go the the Poble Nou Cemetery or Barcelona’s biggest one on the side of Montjuic. If you want to go inside of the Montjuic Cemetery Museum you must go on the 1st of November. You can visit the museum for free. They open their doors in honor of All Saints Day.
Turó Park Trick & Treat
In the last edition of the trick & treat event during Halloween in Turó Park almost 600 kids attended. It's one of the most fun events in town for kids (and also for parents). The whole neighbourhood including all the shops and other businesses near Turó Park will hand out sweets to the children during this night. You will find many kids running around in costumes collecting treats in their little pumpkin bags.
House Party
If you are brave enough to organise a party yourself at home you can always contact us to give you a little hand with the decoration. We have decorated Halloween food tables and a unique Halloween drink wall with orange & green cava with spiders and eyeballs.......
HAPPY HALLOWEEN
]]>Born Rosé is a company that makes delicious rosé. They think that the world of wine should be more laid-back and fun. That’s why they created a different and new brand in El Born, Barcelona. The brand Born Rosé is inspired by the international movement of the rosé of the French Provence, the West coast of the United States, Scandinavian countries and the United Kingdom. The rosé of Born Rosé is a reflection and inspiration of the Barcelona lifestyle. The city is light and has an open character. That’s why the rosé is fresh, light and easy to drink and perfect to add to your picnic in the sun!
Casa de Pastel makes beautiful cakes and sweets in our studio in Poble Nou. The company was founded by a Dutchy, Lauren who learnt her skills at a pastry school in London and loves nothing more than creating extravagant and funky cakes.
The cakes she makes are for all kinds of events such as birthdays, baby showers, kids’ parties and weddings. You can customize your cake via the cake shop, and she will create the cake that you wished for. In this way you can make your picnic party in Barcelona even more special. It’s also possible to follow one of her physical workshops or grow as a baker though the online pastry school.
How could you better celebrate spring than with flowers? At La femme floral you can find very pretty flower bouquets. They really give you that extra glam to your picnic. La Femme floral makes all kinds of different flower bouquets. In this way there will always be something that you love!
Frida moved to Barcelona over 10 years ago and in 2020 made her dream her job! By opening her own shop in the heart of El Born, she always makes bouquets that perfectly match our picnics.
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This city has it all for you. Whether you are looking for a stay in a hip neighbourhood as El Born, a more elegant neighbourhood as Eixample or an upcoming and cool neighbourhood as Poblenou, or something else, let’s just dive right into where you should stay during your time in Barcelona.
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Barceloneta
Barceloneta definitely has two different sides, which both have their own charms. In the dark and narrow streets of the old fishermen’s quarter, you can still have the feeling of a small village. You can hear the old ladies yell to each other from their balconies and see the old men sitting next to their doorsteps with each other. As you can imagine this gives quite a romantic atmosphere, so this is a pretty perfect area to stay during a romantic trip in Barcelona. However, not far from this village-like-feeling part of Barceloneta, you find the cosmopolitan and tourism-driven part with bars and cafés blasting loud music day and night. As you can imagine here, this part of Barceloneta is definitely amazing to stay during your hen party in Barcelona. The beach is obviously the biggest attraction in Barceloneta, but there is more! The aquarium, which is the biggest one in Europe, is great for families. Another cool thing to do in Barceloneta is take the Cable Car to the mountain Montjuïc. The Cable Car stands in Barceloneta and cannot be missed.
El Born
In the 13th and 14th century when Barcelona started growing due to the trade of the fishermen, El Born was the first extension of the city. The narrow web of streets scattered around the old church of Santa Maria del Mar are also a part of El Born. Hidden down backstreets, some of the coolest spots of the city are located. Here you can find trendy coffee shops, hipster barbers and hip concept stores. All of the above are interspersed with small art galleries and boutique shops. In the middle of all this you can find Passeig del Born, another lively spot. Passeig del Born is lined with different sorts of bars, ideal for a nice cocktail, beer or vermouth.
However, Born is not just about its nightlife. In Carrer de Montcada you can find one of the three Picasso Museums, a museum totally devoted to the work of Pablo Picasso. So, El Born is actually just a great place to stay during any trip to Barcelona, whether you are celebrating your hen party in Barcelona or having a romantic trip to Barcelona.
Eixample
One of the biggest and maybe even the most known district of Barcelona is Eixample. This neighbourhood is located in the city centre and offers a lot. Its elegant, upmarket and very luxurious. Here you can find all the designer stores, luxurious hotels and fine-dining restaurants.
This elegant neighbourhood is also the home of some of Gaudi’s most famous works, Casa Batlló, Casa Mila and La Sagrada Familia. Passeig de Gracia is the heart of Eixample and this is also the shopping street for all the luxurious and expensive lovers. You can find all international designer stores you can wish for here.
When it comes to upmarket restaurants, Eixample is also definitely where you should be looking. One of my personal favourites, which I would absolutely recommend is Can Framis Café Bistrot, near the Arc the Triomph. Their great asparagus and black truffle risotto are definitely worth the try. So, as you probably start to realise, Eixample is surely one of the neighbourhoods you should go to. Coming for a luxurious romantic getaway to Barcelona? This is your neighbourhood!
Gotic Quarter
The Gotic Quarter, which covers everything from Via Laietana to La Rambla, is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Barcelona, partly surrounded by the old city walls and filled with ancient Roman remnants and medieval buildings; it’s also home to Barcelona Cathedral. Gotic is certainly a neighbourhood of contrasts. You are very likely to find an old building next to a modern house or store, this mix of old and new makes people from all over the world want to stay in Gotic.
The narrow and winding streets of Gotic almost makes it some sort of labyrinth, which could make that it will take you a little while before you get to know the way here. However, getting lost in all of Gotic’s beautiful small streets is way more fun than going to your destination right away. One of the most important places in Gotic is the Barcelona Cathedral, right in the middle of this district. The cathedral has a gorgeous courtyard with plants, and you’d never guess it, gooses.
The most famous boulevard of Barcelona which we’ve probably all have heard of before, is Las Ramblas, but one tip, watch all of your belongings when you are walking here! Pickpockets also love Las Ramblas. Besides this, Las Ramblas is absolutely worth a stroll. When on Las Ramblas, don’t forget to stop by La Boqueria. This indoor market has all the Spanish delicatessens you can ever wish for and is 100% a place you should have been during your stay in Barcelona.
Gracia
Elegant Gracia is known for its 19th-century boulevards, pedestrian lanes lined with indie boutiques, galleries, and arthouse cinemas. Cool Catalan bistros and wine bars surround the landmark clock tower at Plaça de la Vila de Gracia. Antoni Gaudi’s artistic architecture marks the area, from neo-Moorish mansion Casa Vicens to the fantastical, mosaic-covered estate at Parc Güell, on a hillside above the city.The area is perfect for those who want something a little bit different, those who perhaps have been to Barcelona before and want a different touristic experience. Although really, because central Barcelona is so easily accessible from Gracia it is suitable for everyone. One of the best features of Gracia is that there are not so many tourists, so you feel like you've discovered something a bit new and diverse. Shopping is also good in Gracia, where new, arty boutiques stand next to traditional Spanish stores. So after this, it is easy to say Gracia would be a great neighbourhood for any trip to Barcelona, but especially for the ones who want to sit a different part of Barcelona.
Poblenou
The neighbourhood Poblenou is actually a former factory district, before the industrial revolution Poblenou used to be wasteland and swamp area. The textile industry caused an enormous influx of new inhabitants, the factory workers. The living conditions were shockingly bad which resulted in all sorts of protest and a revolution. People became homeless and drug problems started to arise with loads of young people. Eventually, the Olympic Games turned out to be the big turnaround for all of these problems. Empty factories were demolished or converted to accommodate cultural and sports centres and lofts for artists. A modern metro line provided a fast connection to the centre and the Rambla del Poblenou received a facelift. This gave Poblenou the boost it deserved. Nowadays, Poblenou has slowly been growing into one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the city, popular with hipsters and start-ups. While the lower part of the neighbourhood, close to the sea, has remained quite traditional, it’s the upper region near the colourful Torre Glòries that has changed the most. Here, old warehouses have been transformed into creative offices and co-working spaces, modern galleries, craft beer breweries and concept stores. If you love Instagrammable space, quality coffee, brunch places and vintage markets, you’ll love Poblenou. So, for your hen party in Barcelona, or a friends’ trip to Barcelona, the hip places in Poblenou, in combination with the beach, will be the perfect place for you!
Poble sec
Between Avenue de Parallel and the mountain Montjuïc, the safe and residential neighbourhood named Poble Sec is located. Our biggest recommendation here is Carrer de Blai. On Carrer de Blai you can find bar after bar offering pintxos. This is how it works; you enter one of the bars, order the pintxos of your preference and afterwards you pay for the little sticks that come with your pintxos. Pintxos are small one bites, typically served on bread. Definitely worth a try as well! This food experience is absolutely one you should try when in you’re visiting Barcelona!
We really hoped that we were able to give you some insight into all of the neighbourhoods of Barcelona, and that you are now sure where to stay during you hen party in Barcelona or your romantic trip to Barcelona! We also hope to see you when you come to visit <3
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Our cocktail workshop can be booked in our space in Poble Nou (Barcelona) or on location, for example at your home. During this two-hour cocktail workshop you will learn how to make three different cocktails, which you can also choose yourself. The bartender will show the group how the chosen cocktails are put together and afterwards you can even make them yourself, how cool! He will also tell you all sorts of things about the cocktails during the cocktail workshop, such as fun facts. During the cocktail workshop, you can enjoy the food from the food platter we will set up for the group. After the three cocktails, there will be time for a special shot and there will be a prize to win. But we'll keep that a secret for a little while longer ;)
This cocktail workshop in Barcelona is not only fun to do yourself, but also to give as a gift or to surprise someone with! Are you as enthusiastic as we are? Then book The Corsican Bartender for an amazing cocktail workshop in Barcelona and have a super fun evening!!
See you at our cocktail workshop!
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We can’t advice you a better way to discover the city than with a bike tour. Cycle trough all the best neighborhoods in Barcelona and get a taste of all the most beautiful places the city offers. For the Dutchies between us we suggest Bajabikes, who offer Dutch guides. For the English speakers, we suggest you book with Cruisingbarcelona for the best tours!
Treasure hunts
Are you looking for a fun and exciting treasure hunt to discover Barcelona? Challenge your friends while wandering the narrow streets of the city center of Barcelona. Combine your treasure hunt with a picnic in the park or split your group into smaller teams and race each other to the secret location! And the best part, the Bachelorette or Bachelor gets €30,- discount! Sooo, gather your friends for an amazing treasure hunt by Xventura through Barcelona!
Enjoy the beach or have a private boat trip
If your bachelorette party in Barcelona will take place during the sunny summer months, head to one of the world-famous beaches! Everyone knows and loves Barceloneta, but for a more exclusive experience, check out a nearby, lesser-known beach to get away from the crowds. The Costa Brava is dotted with so many amazing beaches most tourists have never even heard of. Grab your sunscreen and towels and get ready for a day of fun in the sun!
Looking for an even more luxurious experience? Consider a private sailing experience around Barcelona’s harbour. Check out our website for an amazing all-inclusive boat trip! What is a better way to already work on your wedding tan ;)
Life drawing
Looking for a more creative activity? Check out @lifedrawingbarcelona, for a live drawing practice. During the lesson you will be able to draw a nude model, for which absolutely no experience is needed! You will be able to explore your creative side.
Cocktail workshop
Looking to top up your bartender skills? Or just a fun activity that involves alcohol? Bartender courses are all the hype these days, and we couldn't stay behind….
We offer a cocktail workshop to learn how to make your favourite cocktail, have lovely picture opportunities AND a delicious food platter! Check out our website for more information.
Pole dancing class
If there is one event where girls should get frisky, it´s at a hen party. What better occasion to let your wild side shine through with a sexy pole dancing class? There are a number of venues where you can go to pole dance with your friends, including Pole Dance Factory, Onair Barcelona, Feeling Woman Pole Dance/Sport, and Pole Dance BCN.
GoCar Hen Tour
Imagine you and your friends all driving in ridiculous yellow mini cars through the city, honking at everyone and everything. Is that not the funniest thing ever? GoCar offers special Hen and Stag parties, for only 35,- per person. Check out their website for this very entertaining activity!
Paella cooking class
Barcelona knows numerous cooking classes, but the one which we advise you most is to try and get yourself a paella cooking class. You will be learning how to cook Spain’s most iconic dish, from start to finish. You’ll go to Barcelona’s legendary Boqueria food market where you shop for the ingredients that you need to make the perfect paella. After that your local chef will help you reach culinary nirvana in the kitchen.
Flamenco dance class
Flamenco is a flamboyant form of artistry; a combination of dance, music and song. Explore and experience the passion and emotion of this unique dance style for yourself with an experienced Flamenco instructor. Feel prepared for an amazing Barcelona flamenco night after this class!
Wine and cheese tasting
Catalonia has 12 dedicated wine regions, so it would be simply rude not to stop and appreciate some of region’s finest local produce. Discover Catalonia’s unique wine styles and signature cheeses on a tasting, learn the combinations of flavors and scents that yield the perfect pairing and ask your sommelier as many questions as you like. Who is in ;)
After all of these activities, a nicely organized picnic to chill out and enjoy some more food and drinks is of course always welcome. Sooo, also don’t forget to check out our website for the nicest picnics.
We hoped we gave you some good and exiting ideas for your Hen Party, and we can’t wait to see you when you’re in town!
]]>An escape room is an activity you do in a team, where you’ll get a limited amount of time, to solve a mystery. The perfect activity of course for your birthday in Barcelona, or as a teambuilding activity at a bachelorette in Barcelona! You can solve this mystery using puzzles and riddles. The door of the area will be locked and then it's a race against time to escape from the area as quickly as possible. To escape from that area, you will be given various clues, which will help you step by step towards the final key or code. The time you’ll get for solving the mystery is usually an hour but can also be longer.
Getting out of an escape room is a big challenge, because it requires you to think carefully and work in a team. How nice is it to do an escape room as a bachelor party in Barcelona and then combine it with a picnic at Straws'n Berries? Or if you celebrate your birthday in Barcelona?
Here you’ll find the best rated escape rooms in the city, so success is guaranteed!
Go bar hopping! Check out our previous blog post for the best cocktail bars.
The best and maybe even the most original way to celebrate your birthday in Barcelona, is to do that with a picnic. You can book this picnic at Straws ‘n Berries. We listen to all your wishes! Whether you’re a vegetarian, eat gluten free, want your picnic in you fave colours or want to celebrate it on a special location, everything is possible! We make sure that everything is ready when you come to your birthday picnic and the only thing you have to do is to enjoy. Because of covid it’s, sadly, not allowed to meet up with more than 10 people. But, we can unsure you that we despite that make a party out of it!
Cruiser Co Barcelona is a new company in Barcelona. At Cruiser Co you can rent a luxury boat, with a skipper, that will show you the beautiful coast of Barcelona. The water of the Mediterranean Sea is super blue, so looks attractive to swim in, which is possible of course. How cool is it to see the sun go down and the horizon turn orange while sailing?! A super experience and a very good way to celebrate your birthday in Barcelona. Check out their Instagram for more information
Do you want to enjoy a real English high tea with some of your best friends, in the form of a picnic? Then think about a high tea picnic party in Barcelona! We'll take care of the real English tea, scones with clotted cream, sandwiches, cakes and even cava if you like! And all this at one of the most beautiful locations in Barcelona. Think of the beach, or in a quieter place like the Turó park. But you could also book it if you want to surprise your best friend for her birthday, how fun is that?!
Of course, your birthday isn't complete without a cake. Did you know that we work together with Casa de Pastel? She turns cakes into a real work of art, which makes it almost a shame to eat the cake. Not in the mood for a cake? The cake pops and brownies are not to be missed. Check out the Instagram of Casa de Pastel for the most beautiful cakes. (At your own risk, because you want everything)
]]>In Barcelona more and more baby showers are being organised where the "mommy to be" is put at the center of attention and where the pink and blue party items are an absolute must. In this blog, you can read everything you need to know about how to organise a baby shower in Barcelona....For more info you can contact us at info@strawsnberries.com.
]]>Most of the time a big or small group of friends of the future mom are present at the baby shower. In many cases, the mother and mother-in-law are also invited, usually, this is an all-girls event.
Surprise your pregnant girlfriend by telling everyone to keep it a secret.
Create fun games and activities and make sure you start early with picking a date and organising the baby shower - group events usually need more planning than one normally anticipates.
Decorate the chosen venue in baby blue and baby pink however, if you already know the gender, then choose the color of the gender. In case you don't know the gender or incase its a gender reveal party, it is a fun idea to wear the colour of the gender you think it will be, this way everybody is in pink or blue which is also pretty for the pictures!
Fun game ideas:
- Taste test> Buy a few jars of baby food and let everybody taste and guess what is in it. The one with the most correct ingredients wins!
- Shit happens > Get a few baby diapers, fill them with for example peanut butter, Nutella, syrup etc. en let the guest lick it to guess what the "poop" is.
- Guess the name of the baby
- Wishes for the baby > make a list that the guest can fill in with there wishes for the baby
- Place your bet > Bet on the arrival date
- Mommy and daddy competition > Make a list with questions such as "Who will change the most diapers?" or "Who will spoil the baby the most?" the guest need to fill in Mom or Dad.
- Guess that baby > Ask everybody to take a baby photo of them to the baby shower and guess each-others photo.
Think about what kind of food you would like to be served. You can serve lunch, high tea, snacks, dinner, whatever you want! But note that your pregnant girlfriend (s) can’t eat everything.
A baby shower is usually given in the 6th or 7th month of pregnancy. The "mommy to be"
now has a nice round belly but is still able to feel and move comfortably. It's the perfect time for a party!
For more information about organising a baby shower with Straws ’n Berries you can send an email to info@strawsnberries.com.
Well, Barcelona for sure is an amazing place to go, and when organising a hen party - yes I know this can be very stressful - the more help you can get the better!
For hen parties you usually have a group of girls that don’t necessarily all know each other, therefore it's not an easy but super fun task for the hen party planner.
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For hen parties you usually have a group of girls that don’t necessarily all know each other, therefore it's not an easy but super fun task for the hen party planner.
The great thing about Barcelona is that Barcelona has it all! Everything you can possibly wish to do during a hen party weekend, you can find in Barcelona. The beach, the clubs, the shops and it's easy to get around and Barcelona is still relatively well priced.
Therefore, Barcelona is a great place to organise a hen party!
Barcelona is one of those cities that you just get after a few hours, its not too big and after you’ve looked at the map for a little while you can figure out how to get where and you can find your bearings pretty soon. Which is perfect for a short trip!
And probably the most perfect thing about a hen party in Barcelona is that many many people have already walked that road and have created the perfect hen party weekend itinerary for you; Barcelona is waiting for you. Stuck for ideas? Not sure how to navigate yourself through the Spanish websites? Here a few ideas for your activities:
Xventura - they offer a unique way of discovering the city through a super fun treasure hunt where you can compete with your friends and also get to know some history about the city.
Cake workshop Casa de pastel - These cakes and muffins and sweet treats are seriously delicious.
Cruising Barcelona Bike Tours - What's a better hangover cure then getting all the girls on a bike and seeing all the best sights in Barcelona? Your guide will also tell you all the best places to go for drinks…
Boat Cruise Barcelona - Ultimate chill vibes are on a boat!
Paella & Sangria workshop - Let’s get Spanish!
& then, of course, there is our (www.strawsnberries.com) amazing picnic that is the perfect hen party activity when in Barcelona!
And if you want to make it all even easier, you can just contact Barcelonas best hen party planner at ASG exclusive agency and she can organise the whole trip for you, - without any extra costs!
What is an Elopement wedding?
Elopement means "running away". During an elopement wedding, it's all about the bride and groom. Of course, this is also the case during a "normal" wedding. The difference is that there are no other guests or a very select amount of guests. Most of the time the wedding is a secret. It's a very intimate way of celebrating and marring the love of your life.
Nowadays a lot of people choose this type of wedding because of several reasons. Big weddings can be complicated and very expensive, this can cause stress and bridezilla's ;). Some people just don't feel like a traditional wedding suits them. Being in front of a lot of family and friends and being the center of attention is something you might do not like to be in.
Small weddings are also very popular but very often it’s still hard to find a date all the guests have time to gather, and in the end, the wedding ends up in an elopement.
Elopement in Barcelona
Barcelona has perfect venues and surroundings, it is almost always sunny and is, therefore, the perfect location for your elopement. There are agencies such as "Love in Barcelona” (www.loveinbarcelona.com), who can arrange everything you like! Such as a photographer, location and master of the ceremony.
An elopement wedding usually takes 4 hours, the rest of the day you can enjoy everything that Barcelona had to offer.
Elopment and Picnic in Barcelona
We offer together with Valentina from Love in Barcelona a beautifully styled wedding picnic at the beach or any other location where its possible to have a romantic picnic for two.
We love the idea of these kinds of weddings! What do you think?
Barcelona is lucky enough to have around 2,524 hours of sunshine every year! But, like most hot climates, when the rain comes it REALLY pours.
We’ve compiled our 5 Simple Things To Do On A Rainy Day In Barcelona.
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We’ve compiled our 5 Simple Things To Do On A Rainy Day In Barcelona.
Museums
Barcelona is home to some of the most famous artists the world has seen, Antonio Gaudí and Joan Miró, to name a few. So there’s no better way to familiarise yourself with Barcelona’s architectural influence on a rainy day than to visit a museum. Check out, Picasso Museum, Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (MNAC) or Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona (MACBA).
Indoor Picnic
What better way to enjoy a rainy day in Barcelona than inside eating delicious food platters? The sound of the raindrops, while you swing on an indoor swing sipping on Born Rosé wine with a flower wall backdrop, is enough to make anyone relax!
Straws n’ Berries offers the perfect solution to a rain-filled day in Barcelona, check out the range of food platters on offer here and secure yours now!
Spa Day
Another great thing to do when it’s raining in Barcelona is to hide away and get soaked... No, not in the rain, in a Spa of course! Barcelona is home to some of the best Spas in southern Europe. Ranging from Moroccan to Mayan, some of the best on offer include Aire Spa in Ciutat Vella, 43 The Spa @ Hotel Arts and Zen Zone Spa @ Gran Hotel La Florida! Those are not to be missed, and a must do if you find yourself running from the rainy days of Barcelona.
Bus Tour
Now, this might not be the most obvious choice of thing on a miserable day in Barcelona. But, taking the hop-on hop-off bus tour can actually be one of the best ways to explore the city at your own pace. You’ll cut out all the queues as it’s not always the first choice when it’s raining, you can sit on the top deck (woo) because it has a cover! You’ll be taken around the city, no walking in the wet involved and learn about the entire history of the most important sights!
See A Concert!
Another dry thing to do in Barcelona is to see a movie, but nobody wants to go to the movies on holiday, so why not visit the Palau De La Musica Catalana, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, still holds some of the most cultural musical performances in the world! An absolute must for anyone visiting Barcelona is to at least visit it, but on a cozy rainy day there’s something special about being this artistic masterpiece exploring some of the best musical art Catalunya has to offer!
If you have any other amazing ideas please share them with us....
]]>Are you are organising a hen party in Barcelona or you want to have a stylish activity for your birthday? A picnic with Straws 'n Berries is the perfect activity and we would like to share with you some spots in Barcelona where you can have a nice picnic this summer.
As Barcelona is by the seaside, the beach is a very obvious and great choice, however it gets veryyy busy and hot over the summer. So when having a picnic on the beach choose a spot where there is some shade, and don’t go out in peak hours, because then you might be better of having a floating picnic as everyone will be dipping themselves in the aqua.
There are also some great spots close to the beach, you still get the beach vibes and salty air, but it’s a little less hectic and less sandy ;). One of the places we love is the pier next to the port, Moll de Gregal, there are some stone table sit spaces where you can sit and enjoy the view of the seaside from above. It’s not very private in the summer as there are a few restaurants around though. SUNRISE is the perfect timing to be there.. Might be early but there is nothing more romantic than watching the sunrise together overlooking the sea and eating a croissant… Maybe pop on that wedding ring while you're at it!
Parks! Yes picnic in the park is the most obvious choice anywhere you go! However Barcelona isn't a very parky city… But of course there are still lots of green picnic locations. Even Though Park Cuitadella is pretty busy, there are still lots of lovely spots where you can lay down your blanket and nibble away. The good thing is that there are lots of shady spots and there will be more than enough entertainment with all the on goings!
Also next to the W hotel there are some nice bits of shady green, and not so many people (or dogs) so you can have a bit more time to yourself.
Lastly a very beautiful spot is the bunkers! Be prepared for a bit of a climb up if you come by public transport, but it is totally worth it! Also here it sometimes gets quite crowded but you will always be able to find a spot. And the views… holy moly!
The great thing about the bunkers is that sunrise and sunset are both breathtaking here.
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