| For some reason, some of the most popular bars are | | | | Mediterranean culture than through its food and drink. |
| those which are frequented by tourists. Not only this, | | | | La Vinya del Senyor, which lies on Plaza Santa Maria, |
| but the bars are also themed in a non-Spanish way. If | | | | is a perfect setting for romantic tapas and wine. |
| you want to meet British guys or girls, the Irish pubs | | | | Offering a selection of over 300 different wines, this |
| off C/Ferran are always a safe bet. You will also be | | | | restaurant/bar is the perfect place to take someone |
| able to catch all the British sport on the numerous | | | | special or even to meet someone. The outside area |
| TV sets adorning the walls of the pubs. There are | | | | overlooks the Church of Santa Maria del Mar. |
| many fine hotels and holiday apartments in the area, | | | | Bar Pasta is another place with a bit of Barcelona |
| so you will not have far to walk to get to any of | | | | magic. As a small bar which lies down a back alley off |
| these venues. | | | | Ramblas, this place is famous for its authentic Spanish |
| If you are looking for something quainter, then your | | | | vibe, mixed with a hint of old French. The food is of |
| best bet would be to visit the older parts of | | | | a good quality and the drinks are not too overpriced. |
| Barcelona. In this way you will not only see the real | | | | The best time to go is after 9.30pm, but you should |
| culture of Barcelona, but you will also meet a mote | | | | get there a bit earlier if you want to secure a table. |
| local flavour. They say that the Mediterranean people | | | | There are many hotels and holiday resorts that are |
| possess a certain romance that cannot be quantified, | | | | situated in the old areas of Barcelona. |
| and this is where you will find that out first hand. | | | | Accommodation is not always easy to come by, |
| Tapas are a Spanish dining tradition and are served at | | | | especially in the peak season. It is therefore in your |
| most local venues. By having delicious food at the | | | | best interests to book in advance so that you can |
| bars and pubs, you do not have to venture to | | | | find a hotel or holiday apartment that you are happy |
| several places in order to eat and then drink. Tapas | | | | with. A good tip would be to find accommodation in |
| are best served with a glass of fine Spanish wine, | | | | close proximity to the nightlife. |
| and there is no more romantic way to enjoy the | | | | |