1. Go to Carnaval
Who needs Rio? Over 300,000 people descend on the town of Sitges each year to take part in its exuberant carnival celebrations. For six days, the town is wild and colorful with parties throughout the night. The main parades are the Rua de la Disbauxa (Debauchery Parade) on Sunday night, and the more raucous Rua de l‘Extermini (Extermination Parade) on Tuesday night. February 8-14, 2024.
2. Say It with Chocolate
Show your loved one that romance isn’t dead after all. The Museu de la Xocolata offers "chocolate experiences" especially designed for two people. The packs include a guided tour of the museum and a private workshop where you can learn all sorts of chocolate-related skills, from lolly making to chocolate haute cuisine, and even how to taste chocolate and pair it with the right wine. museuxocolata.cat
3. Make Pancakes
For some it’s Mardi Gras and for others it’s just Pancake Day. There are plenty of places to get your pancake fill In Barcelona on February 13th, though you may have to fit into the 10:00-16:00 brunch-serving slot. Try Brunch & Cake (Roselló, 189), Milk (Gignàs, 21), Cremat 11 (Cremat Gran, 11) or Molinet Cafe Antic (Elkano, 69). And if you’d rather host your own pancake fest, don’t forget the maple syrup. You can buy it at Taste of America (Balmes, 322 and Aragó, 231). Or, if you don't feel like going out, try making our Fluffy Lemon-Blueberry Cornmeal Pancakes or our Savory Bacon Cornmeal Pancakes with Mató at home.
4. Join a Choir
There’s nothing like a good sing to raise those chilly February spirits and Barcelona has a strong choral tradition. If you haven’t sung in a choir before, the Barcelona English Choir is a great place to start. They sing a wide repertoire, from pop to gospel and world music, and there are no auditions. See barcelonaenglishchoir.com for more information.
5. Pamper Yourself
Treat yourself and that special someone to some extra-special attention this month at one of the city's many lovely spas. From deep-tissue massages to skin treatments with 24 carat micronized gold and white caviar oil—and everything in between. Try Aire de Barcelona in the Born, Hotel 1898 on the Ramblas or the Zero Spa at the Sir Victor on Rosselló.
Updated January 25, 2024.