Sant Silvestre run: for something a little more active on New Years Eve, sign up to the San Silvestre run which takes place on New Years Eve and is a popular new years eve event. The 8000 strong race will set off from Marina at 5.30pm following a a 10km course up past the Arc de Triomph and round the boulevards of Barcelona to Torre Agbar (the phallic mirror-style landmark) beofre descending back to the sea and along Port Olympic. Take in some of the spectacular landmarks of Barcelona as night falls and the streets fill with illuminations. Once you've got the blood pumping you'll be ready to celebrate with one of the many parties going on in the city.
For cheap accommodation Barcelona for New Years Eve, check out a list of properties which are still available for the New Year period.
Friday, October 26, 2007
Barcelona New Years Eve Events
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Barcelona New Years Eve accommodation
Looking for new years eve accommodation in Barcelona? A Barcelona New Years Eve is a spectacular way to see in 2008 in the city that never stops. Although many places are getting quickly booked up, cheap accommodation in Barcelona is still possible to get hold of.
Traditionally in Spain the family gathers for a special meal on the night of nochevieja 31st December (yes...that means late, this IS Spain after all). Just before midnight they gather together to see in the New Year, traditionally eating one grape for each of the last strikes of the clock leading up to midnight. After the family rituals are over young people (and older) spill out onto the streets and into the bars and clubs of the city.
Watch this space for a post about the best events and club nights for New Years Eve in Barcelona, coming very soon....