Valentine’s Day in Barcelona – ideas and discounts

Feature, Fiestas on February 3, 2012 9:08 am
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Some people look forward to the 14th of February with excitement, planning the event and taking care to choose the perfect gift. For others, it’s just another day. They argue that every day with their partner is special and they don’t need a set date to celebrate their relationship.

But there’s no denying that Valentine’s Day provides moments of intimacy and the chance to escape from the normal routine and for this, there is no better city than Barcelona.

As you might expect, the city is bursting at the seams with possibilities to celebrate Cupid and all his antics. We’ve created a few different categories of couples to help you home in on the right range of options for you.


Love birds
Love birds for those still in the first flush
Love birds

You’re the ones that make everybody else sick, but you’re secretly the ones they all envy. Totally loved up and looking to mark the day in as slushy a way as possible. This advice is for you.

  • Surprise your loved one with the gift of a song. Choose the best time to play it – at breakfast, during work or in the middle of a romantic date… a special touch to show you care.
  • If your partner’s feet still haven’t yet touched the ground, you might want to extend the experience through the hot-air balloon company Balo Tour. For only 300 eurosyou can take to the sky for an unforgettable day.
    Valid from 23/01/2012 to 29/02/2012
  • If you’re looking to surprise your other half and do something slightly unusual, why not send a Valentine’s Day breakfast over to their office? Complete with breakfast, a teddy bear, a balloon and a card.
  • Make a love map. This is perfect if you’re on a low budget and you like the idea of giving your partner a one-of-a-kind gift. Simply buy a map and mark down all the places that are meaningful to your relationship. Circle the place where you first met, where you always hang out, the place where you proposed/got proposed to. To make it even more special you could even stick on extra bits and pieces such as photos, tickets, cards…
  • Chill out by treating yourself and your partner to a relaxing romantic massage with Aire de Barcelona. You’ll also receive a mystery gift when you book your massage for Valentine’s Day.
    Valid on: 14/02/2012
  • For conventional couples, we suggest an extra-special romantic dinner in Hotel 1898. where you will be welcomed with a glass of Cava before settling down to sample some of Barcelona’s finest tapas. They even offer a discount on their Valentine’s menu when you book in advance via their website.
  • Take to the tundra and knock back a couple of cocktails at Icebarcelona. With cool ice sculptures (sorry) created by famous international artists, this frozen lounge is ideal for escaping from the city sun. This special offer gives you two tickets for 15 euros– free drink per ticket included.
    Valid from 13/02/2012 to 19/02/2012
Valentines Day Breakfast Valentines day Cards Aire de Barcelona
Daredevil lovers
Daredevil lovers – for those who see life as one big adventure
Daredevil Lovers

For you life is not about standing still. You like life on the edge, and we have some great ideas for you!

  • If you’re a pair of thrill seekers a Smartbox Total Adventure gift voucher could be the perfect present for your other half. Choose from the 320 exciting outdoor activities available.
  • If you’re competitive and into adventure then don’t look any further. Enjoy a fun day with your partner and compete to win in a thrilling game organised by gpscitygames – don’t let your guard down!
  • Rent a moped and speed through the most romantic spots in the city with your partner. Cooltra is offering two days of moped rental for the price of one, or you can hire two mopeds for the price of one. Special price: 25 euros!!!
    Valid from 10/02/2012 to 19/02/2012
  • GoCar is offering 2×1on the hire of these yellow convertibles with built-in GPS. This is a great experience for the more adventurous who want to discover the city in a very original way.
    Valid from 01/02/2012 to 31/01/2012
  • Enjoy a fun-filled Valentine’s Day learning to skate with your partner. Escola de Patinatge is offering 2×1on a trial skating classes.
    Valid from 06/02/2012 to 14/02/2012

 

White water rafting Cooltra GoCar
Valentine’s veterans
Valentine’s veterans – for seasoned lovers
Valentines veterans

You’re a dab hand at this game. You’ve been together for years and have seen many a Valentine’s Day come and go. Still, there are bound to be undiscovered experiences just waiting for you…

 

  • The Restaurante Visual is offering a romantic dinner for two, where you can enjoy both the food and spectacular panoramic views over the city.
  • If you enjoy a good show or you’re looking for a family Valentine’s Day activity, we heartily recommend going to see the Cirque du Soleil. Take in the romance and magic of a circus.
  • On Valentine’s Day fall in love 100% and only pay 50%. If you’re looking for something out of the ordinary, a Play&Tour audio guide is a great way to enjoy a romantic tour through the city. The 50% discount code is ptvalentin2012 – find out how to claim your money off.
    Valid from 06/02/2012 to 26/02/2012
  • Enjoy a romantic dinner to the sounds of the Spanish guitar. Poema, S.L is offering 2×1on tickets for couples who want to celebrate Valentine’s Day enjoying art and live music.
    Valid from 01/02/2012 to 29/02/2012
Cirque du Soleil Play&Tour Poema S.L
Anti-Valentine’s Day
Anti-Valentine’s Day – for those who quite fancy shooting Cupid
Anti-Valentine's Day

You hate romance, think that Romeo and Juliette were from another planet and that Valentine’s Day is merely a commercialised festival of chocolates and flowers. Don’t worry – you’re not alone if you’re ‘allergic’ to Valentine’s Day.

  • Run the gamut of emotions with your friends at the Impro Horror Show, a spectacle that promises to kill you with laughter.
  • If you’re single, you can always celebrate the day with your friends. How do you like the sound of playing real-life Cluedo? Complete with costumes, actors, props, a dead body and many suspects. …great if all you really want to do is murder Cupid.
  • If you don’t have a date lined up for the 14th, take the opportunity to enjoy a wild night out. Head down to Iboo and afterwards go over to Sala Bikini. Both places are guaranteed to give you a night to remember.
  • Another option for singletons is to spend the day doing something out of the ordinary with a good friend. Ever been on a Segway? Enjoy a 20% discountwhile you criss cross the city, and save your shoe leather in the process.
    Valid from 13/02/2012 to 19/02/2012
  • Alternatively, you could always try your hand at wine tasting. Grab a few friends and sign up for a private wine, cava or champagne tasting session. Gael Lebec is offering a 20% discount on this very thing (minimum four people required).
    Valid from 23/01/2012 to 29/02/2012
Hanging out with friends Wine tasting Barcelona nightlife
Offers and discounts
Offers and discounts

More fantastic discounts for all readers of our blog and social media –

Courtesy of Oh-Barcelona.com

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  • Explore the city together by scooter with Cooltra: 2*1
  • Take to the sky in a hot-air balloon & save 150 euros with Balo Tour
  • Get swept off your feet with Cathelicopters: 2 tickets for the “BCN skytour” in a helicopter with complimentary drink for only 150€
  • Explore the city together & save 50% on audio guides with Play&Tour
  • See the city from a quirky GoCar vehicle: 2*1
  • Enjoy a romantic massage with your partner and receive a surprise present with Aire de Barcelona
  • Enjoy the best Spanish guitar concert with your partner from Poema: 2*1
  • Break the ice and enjoy delicious cocktails with Icebarcelona: 2*1 entry
  • Wheel away on this original transporter with SegwayCat: 20% off
  • Romantic bike ride with Bornbike: 2*1 on rentals or 30% off on tours
  • Get giggly with this wine tasting session with Gael Lebec: 20% discount
  • Learn how to skate with your partner through the Escuela de Patinage: 2*1

 

Rent a bike Balo Tours Segway Cat

So this year, why spend your money on boring chocolates and flowers? Enjoy the offers and discounts provided by Oh-Barcelona and make this Valentine’s Day one to remember! Simply print the PDF

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6 Comments

  1. Francesca says:

    Such a good article! Full of ideas- I found the description of the ‘Anti-Valentines Day’ people very funny :)

    • Oh-Barcelona says:

      Hi Francesca

      Yes we enjoyed writing this article very much! Valentines day isn’t for everyone, so we tried to cater for all :)
      Hope you got lots of cards!

      Chloe

  2. leveling says:

    Hi! I found your blog on Yahoo.It’s really well written and it helped me a lot.

    Continue the good work!

  3. BarceloMIA says:

    Great ideas and a great article!xxx

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