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1. Sunset Skyline Cruise
From Port Olimpic, under the two big towers, you'll love leaving on a catamaran cruise to sunbathe, dive and experience a sublime sunset from the sea. Barcelona's sunset skyline is magical and the local tapas and cava on board do the rest. With the warm, red-coloured horizon as a backdrop, this is the perfect opportunity to bring out the engagement ring. An evening cruise as the start of your life journey together... how romantic!
2. Strolling through El Gótico
The charming Gothic Quarter, Barri Gòtic, is an excellent location for a romantic evening stroll. Filled with narrow medieval streets and cosy squares, this district is sure to inspire you to sip a wine here, sample a tasty Catalan dish, and then dance the night away in a trendy bar or club. Local leather goods and jewellery will continue to attract your attention during the evening hours and buying a small gift will do wonders later on. In El Gótico, however, you propose in only one place that absolutely stands out above all others: the large mural of Joan Fontcuberta's kiss near Plaça d'Isidre Nonell.
3. Wandering in the ‘Parc del Laberint
You can also plan an original proposal in Barcelona's oldest park, the Parc del Labirint, which covers 9 hectares. First take a pleasant stroll through the romantic gardens together, and then get lost separately in a maze of cypress trees and antique statues. Nice and exciting anyway, looking for each other in a maze that holds such an important end point for you! In the middle of the labyrinthine park, you meet back at the statue of Eros, Greek god of love. Right under his admiring gaze you will soon make your enchanting Barcelona marriage proposal here.
4. Your favourite rooftop bar
Roof terraces are the place to be in Barcelona if you want to cool off in the warm weather or sip a delicious cocktail under a colourful solarium. This is also where you like to spend summer evenings, as you will find jacuzzi as well as outdoor pool, live music and wellness. The higher the sky bar reaches, the more fascinating the view of the city, of the silent Sagrada Familia or the noisy Ramblas. Conviviality and connectedness all around, and also the ideal place to order your favourite tapas. Dare to take the plunge here, floating in higher regions. You are guaranteed to come back here years later, because this magical moment demands to be repeated.
5. Following Gaudí
Walk hand-in-hand through Park Güell, the incredibly handsome wonderland created by Catalan artist Antoni Gaudí, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Iconic is Gaudí's house itself, with the famous staircase with salamander and giant snake winding through the park. This artistic paradise is an excellent location to take the next step in your love story.
6. On the magic mountain
Climb the 512-metre-high Tibidaboberg, the highest point of the Collserola Mountains - popularly known as the ‘magic mountain’. Relax at the amusement park, have lunch at one of the romantic restaurants along the way and enjoy the formidable views over the city and the sea. Don't forget to visit the astronomical observatory and take a walk through the constellations together in the Planetarium - a space odyssey full of special effects. Plan your visit during the summer to enjoy an exclusive dinner under the stars afterwards. All the elements are present here to take a dreamy knee and give your marriage proposal in Barcelona a cosmic dimension.
7. Dance the flamenco
Don't leave Barcelona without catching a flamenco show: pure passion against a backdrop of red, velvet curtains. A spectacle that mixes tradition with an exciting contemporary feel plays out before your eyes. Intense emotion on stage drags you along, and yes, this is where you want to dramatically get down on your knee in the middle of the stage, make the audience sympathise with your partners ‘Yes, I will!’ and receive thunderous applause.
Good luck!
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