Waikiki Beach Near Barcelona? Yes!

A little Barcelona playa action is always nice but they are full of people and and noisy venders (If you can’t make it out of Barcelona for the beach though, then check out our free ebook on the best barcelona beaches). Not so far from Barcelona, though, you can reach some pretty beautiful places that will thrill you with their beauty and tranquility and one of the coolest can be found amongst the Tarragona playas, just a short hop from BCN.

Waikiki beach:

There is one place I have discovered called Waikiki beach, just like the famous Hawaii beach. I went there with some friends for a day and we didn’t want to leave. It’s like magic!

The water is so blue and there is more than enough wide open space. The atmosphere is quiet and paradise-esque! It is a real change from the dirty and distracting Barcelona playas!! And it is not so far from Barcelona. Waikiki beach is located 10km from Tarragona  close to a little village called La Mora. Tarragona from Barcelona is about 1h by car, and the trip is really worth it!

From La Mora, we had to walk in a pine forest for about 10 minutes, and it was a welcome venture into nautre, and we enjoyed all it’s smells and great colors… It actually made us think of the movie “The Beach”… After this short nice walk we arrived at a beautiful beach with with only about 10 people on a huge creek surrounded by cliffs . Personally,  I think Waikiki beach is one of the best beaches near Barcelona.

Everyone says hello to each other, the convivial atmosphere is there !!! Well, I didn’t tell you everything… Most of these people are nudists…Not all of them but quite a lot. These hidden creeks are pretty convenient for them. But don’t worry if you don’t want to have a brown bottom there is a lot of space so you can escape from the nude world or just choose not to participate.

Waikiki Beach Photos (How Cool!?)

Waikiki location:

From Barcelona, there are two roads reaching La Mora, a motorway and a highway. For sure it takes more time by the highway but this route also helps you avoid the 18€ of toll.

Careful with the traffic jams on the highway to Barcelona, especially on Sundays afternoons.

As you see on the above map there are 2 “dream” beaches, the one on the left is my personal favourite with high cliffs.

In the parking lot you will find some  nice restaurants with sea-view terraces. they also sell sandwiches. There are no supermarkets in La Mora so if you want your own lunch bring a picknick!

What about a post card from Waikiki beach made by our very own Caroline from Suitelife :

Check out our Day trips from Barcelona blog, you’ll see other  great places to go around barcelona and our video about Marbella beach if you’re into the nude tanning.

Tell us about your experiences around Barcelona, which hidden paradises places have you enjoyed the most???

Cheers,

Hugo

Barcelona Spas: 3 Great Options to Treat Yourself

Barcelona spas are all over the city and if you lead a stressful lifestyle like us you should consider taking a trip to one of these three Barcelona spas, sure to leave you feeling refreshed and ready to take on the town. Every metropolitan city has a whole host of luxury hotels offering everything from planned excursions to Michelin starred restaurants, and Barcelona is no different. The high rises near the beach are well-known for catering to the rich and whether you have the dinero to stay there or not, the unique Barcelona spas housed inside are worth a trip. Amidst all the partying, everyone needs to relax. I’ve been thinking about this a lot and so I decided to create this list of three unique Barcelona spas for those of you who are thinking like I am.

1. Sit Atop the City at The Majestic Spa Barcelona

The Majestic Spa in Barcelona qualifies as both unique and also one of the best rated Barcelona spas. It was the first in Europe to be awarded the prestigious Spa Excellence certificate by the American organization, Spa Quality LLC, and it takes its reputation seriously. The Majestic Spa Barcelona boasts a hot and cold sauna, a steam bath, a “sensations” shower, an ice fountain, and stations for beauty treatments from head to toe. Its treatments do not come cheap, but when it comes to pampering, many people are willing to pay top-dollar for what has been deemed THE BEST. I find that cost closely parallels quality, most of all when it comes to massage. You can visit the spa, located in Eixample off Passeig de Gracia, seven days a week from 8 am until 9 pm.

Pool at the Majestic Spa Barcelona

2. Enhance your Green Energy at The Spa by Six Senses Barcelona

The Spa by Six Senses in Barcelona is located in the Hotel Arts Barcelona right next to the beach. With its natural wood flooring and breezy terraces, it was clearly designed with the Barcelona-beach goer in mind. The spa provides all of the traditional treatments, as well as Thai and Oriental massage, Ayurvedic treatments, and a Hopi Ear treatment (curious about this one). The Six Senses Spa also has a holistic calendar on their website of “wellness consultants,” who visit regularly to explain to their guests the benefits of beauty rituals and massage. Of all the Barcelona spas, this one is the most “green.”

Thai Massage at Six Senses Spa Barcelona

3. Experience the Middle East at Aire de Barcelona

Aire de Barcelona is known for its unique atmosphere, modeled after a traditional Arabic bath, and its distinct Aragan treatments, which can be included in the “wet” series of temperature controlled pools.  The baths have special weekend breakfasts, tea and fresh fruit on the weekdays, and singing every Sunday morning. For a very reasonable price, you can soak in all three pools (hot, temperate, and cold) and finish with a 15, 30, or 45-minute massage. Unlike the previous two mentions, Aire de Barcelona is not inside of a hotel. This is just one of several Barcelona spas located in the hip Borne district, and it is open from 10 am until 2 am most days.

Candelit Bath at Aire de Barcelona

Have you been to any spas in Barcelona? What are some good ones you’ve found?

Ciao bella
Kathy

Barcelona Travel: Quick Weekend Trips on a Budget

Weekend trip 2: Milan

As much as I love living in Barcelona I must say it does feel good to escape every now and again, to travel from Barcelona to another part of the country or even another part of Europe. Living in Barcelona gives me the chance to not just travel around Spain but to have cheap travel from barcelona to various places across Europe. Sometimes I forget just how small Europe actually is. I was given a geography lesson this last weekend with a quick escape to Milan. After a short hour and a half flight I was transported to a new country with new language, people, and scenery. I purchased a round trip weekend flight with Iberia Air for only 120 Euros. I booked a cheap hotel outside of the main city and enjoyed inexpensive food and cheap bus rides. I was given the opportunity to enjoy traditional Italian cuisine, gawk at all of the Lamborghinis driving by and desire nothing more then to enter into a Milan store to purchase upscale Italian fashion. While I travelled the tight Italian streets like the backpacking adventurer I am, rather then the high class socialites that I passed by, I felt as if I had travelled into another time and world. The language spoken all around me sounded so much like Spanish, but with some different words thrown in with various accents. The smells and the food were so different, from numerous pizzerias to the pasta and breads in the bakeries. I had left Barcelona behind and seen a new world of style and posh.

The streets were very narrow, winding and many were still cobblestone. The main thoroughfare were littered with slowly running streetcars and designer sports cars. The shops I walked between placed me into a fairytale, as they were sparkling and shining from the light hitting the bedazzled apparel that they displayed like royal treasures. So many of the elite shops contained queues of people waiting to spend their wages, as if it were a club filled with beautiful people on the weekend. Never in my life had I seen so many shopping bags. I was constantly listening to bags crashing against one another as people hurried through the streets onto their next fashion conquest. It was a fight to the finish, those with the most designers win. I was not even in the race, though I would have thought I was was when I returned to my hotel room exhausted and moneyless. I had survived the streets of Milan, treated myself to Italian food, and learned more about the world that I forget is so close by.

My weekend trip brought me back to Barcelona wanting to see more. I already booked my next adventure for Berlin in February. I will let everyone know about my next exciting experience. Every week I try to explore something new that Barcelona has to offer us, but I reminded myself that the world around us is so very small and you can have an adventure whenever you chose.  Please share any exciting weekend getaways you have had. We would love to hear about your adventures as well.

Cheers,

Brett

Check out some more links about traveling from Barcelona:

Traveling to Madrid

Getting to the Airport

Day Trips from Barcelona

Trip to Sant Cugat

Weekend trip 1: Madrid

Barcelona is the tourist destination for over 5 million people every year as it is a city amongst cities, however Barcelona travel can also lead travelers even deeper into Spanish life and culture as it is a great place to begin traveling in Spain. If you have decided to take a whirlwind sight seeing adventure across Spain, or you are a new expat studying or working in Barcelona chances are you will want to take advantage of Barcelona’s proximity to cities and cultures as different as the regions they reside in. If you want to further enjoy city life then an effortless day trip to Madrid can easily be arranged.

Traveling from Barcelona by Train

The fact that you can visit Madrid as a day trip from Barcelona is an incredible testament to Spain’s excellent high-speed train system. The Madrid-Barcelona high speed rail line connects Madrid with Barcelona in the north east of Spain passing the cities of Guadalajara, Zaragoza, Lleida, and Tarragona. These fast trains which always remind me of bullets take only 2 and a half hours. There is also a slower traditional train between the two metropolis however the time of travel is approximately 8 hours. Ticket prices depend on the type of train you are taking. If you choose the slow train, you’ll pay a little over €41 per person, one-way. If you choose the high speed trains, the ticket costs between €110 and €130 per person one way, depending on the hour of departure. The bullet trains enter Madrid via the Madrid Atocha station while the slower trains enter into Madrid from the station Chamartin. Trains are easy to board as there are several departure times daily.

Traveling from Barcelona by Plane

While I found the bullet train to be fast, reliable, and relaxing as I watched northern Spain’s beautiful scenery rush by my window I will write about other modes of transportation that you can use to reach Spain’s capital.

If you care primarily about time then the skies are the limit for you. Numerous budget airlines fly between the two Spanish cities. Vueling, Iberia, Air Europa, and Spanair will all take roughly one and a half hours of your time before you arrive to your desired location. There are numerous flights daily between the various carriers and prices vary just as much. Vueling and Iberia are usually the cheapest, however this also means cheap service, cramped seats, and no pretzels. Remember that no matter what means of transportation you decide to use prices vary depending on the time of year. Prices are always higher during the busy summer months.

Traveling from Barcelona by Bus

Traveling by bus is one of the cheapest ways to get around Spain. Picking up a bus at Barcelona’s Nord station and riding for 8 hours, you can arrive at Madrid’s Mendez Alvaro station. There are several types of buses you can choose from. There are the normal, the eurobus and the supra.  The eurobuses give you free entertainment such as movies and newspapers. In the supra buses there are also electrical sockets and wi-fi.

The ticket prices depend on the type of bus you are choosing. A ticket on a normal bus costs €28 per person, one way. A ticket on the eurobus costs €41 per person, one way and a ticket on the supra bus costs €35 per person. Planes, trains, and automobiles; they all bring you to your exciting city of fun and adventure. Madrid has so much to offer even the most veteran traveller. While I believe it is possible to spend a lifetime seeing the sites of Barcelona, its always great to escape the city and enjoy the beautiful backdrop of Spain.

Let me know if you have any additional information about traveling between Barcelona and Madrid. How was your weekend getaway? Which of these two Spanish metropolis do you enjoy more? Share your stories here.

Cheers,

Brett

Check out these Corresponding Blogs:

Airports in Barcelona

Weekend trips to Mallorca

More tips on Madrid travel

Sant Cugat: A Paradise Just North of Barcelona

Just north of Barcelona, lies the small suburb of Sant Cugat (or Sant Cugat del Valles, as its properly known), a dream for anyone who wants to live close enough to enjoy the “Barcelona” lifestyle but far enough away to still have the peace and quiet that the city doesn’t quite afford. It is an ideal place to raise a family, evidenced by having one of the highest birth rates in all of Catalunya. When you go there, you’ll immediately notice la gente is comprised almost entirely of family-types, older men and women out with children, a remarkable difference when the rest of Barcelona seems to be comprised of single twenty or thirty-somethings.

Middle of the Shopping District in Sant Cugat

Getting To and From Sant Cugat

When Dave (my American roommate) first posed the idea of coming to Barcelona to me, I was under the assumption that upon my arrival he and I would be looking for a flat in the city. As departure neared closer and closer he became apprehensive about the move and here is why. Sant Cugat is a wonderful place to live.

It is located about 20 km northwest of Plaza Catalunya and a short metro ride (25 minutes) on either of the Linea Barcelonas-Valles S1 or S2 lines. To get to Plaza Catalunya, you can simply buy a Zone-1 card, however, any line changes will require a Zone-2. To be on the safe side, I usually opt for the T-10 2 zone card for going back and forth from the city. The trains run all week long, and on weekends until 2 am. Thus, crime in Sant Cugat is basically nonexistent and by 10 p.m. during the week the streets are deserted. Read: It is NOT the place to party.

Metro Station in Sant Cugat

Perfect Walking Town

There are several green areas in Sant Cugat; Central Park, Collserola Park, Park Ramon Bernills, and the gardens which surround the monastery (we’ll get to that in a minute). All of the parks have biking and walking paths, as well as playgrounds for the children and park benches for las personas mayores. Best of all, the parks are easily connected and no matter how far you wander, you’re unlikely to get lost here.

Central Park of Sant Cugat

Sant Cugat’s Cultural Center

In addition to its many green spaces, Sant Cugat is rich in cultural history which is evident when you view the breathtaking monastery that lies at the center of the city. Construction of the monastery, in the gothic Romanesque style, was begun in the 14^th century (!!) and completed in the year 1337. Services are still held every night of the week and are something to experience whether you’re a devout Catholic or a curious onlooker. I highly recommend visiting the churro stand outside and grabbing a snack if you’re in the area.

Front of the Sant Cugat Monastery

Though it doesn’t have the nightlife that Barcelona does, Sant Cugat is still a charming place to visit… If you have the time to go: grab a coffee, stroll through the shopping district and you’ll end up at the gardens outside of the monastery, which are an ideal place for watching the people of Sant Cugat do what they do best: desconectarse.

Que Viajes Bien

-Kathy

Barcelona is an amazing city and here’s why:

1. Because it’s a meditteranean city

Barcelona’s beaches are extremely beautiful, and you can enjoy the waves from spring till autumn. I mean, where else can you have a swim just after work, right? If your office is far from the beach, using public transportation should get you there in less than half hour from pretty much anywhere in the city.

2. Barcelona – a city of architecture, design and fashion

I cannot repeat how extremely fascinating Barcelona’s architecture is … Even if you come only for that, it was  a well spent holiday! Otherwise, Barcelona is great for fashion, art and graphic design as well.

3. Nature and it’s beauty

Barcelona has countless gourgeous parks, for instance Park Guell or Park del Ciutadella, where the nature, the trees and the sound of the birds just take your breath away. You can explore Barcelona by foot or bike, doesn’t matter, but do it!

4. Barcelona Climate

Weather in Barcelona has attracted so many people who actually decided to live here… It’s true, that living in a country where you have sun throughout most of the time of the year is really charming, and some people give up their homecountries, cause really, the sun keeps them smiling, and it’s a totally different feeling. Isn’t it nice when you get out of the bed, open your curtains and see the sun? Already worth it to wake up.  And of coure, nothing is more enjoyable then being sorrounded by the nature (for instance Park de la Ciutadella), the sea or the historical city in a mild temperature…!

5. Food

Barcelona has thousands of restaurants offering local food or cheaper cafe’s offering lunch-time menus. Did you know the ratio of good restaurants to inhabitants in Barcelona is 3 times higher than in other major European tourist spots like Rome, Paris, etc…? This fact should be taken with a grain of salt as it’s according to the Catalunyan government website.  However, the Mediterranean influences mixed with more traditional Spanish fare, provides for an exquisite selection of truly mouthwatering food.

6. Barcelona Culture

Barcelona is the city which will never run out of cultural events and activities. If you pay a visit, you will be lucky to do a fraction of them during your stay.. For those who live here, or plan to move to Barcelona, guys, check Internet, and ads around you, because there are so many things going on that you don’t want to miss!

7. Barcelona’s a travel hub!

Barcelona is one of the premier cities to travel from. It’s a major hub and if you’re into jetsetting around Europe, and with a plethora of mouthwatering low cost deals to be found daily, then Barcelona is a great base for you!

Yours,

Eszter

Or how to see the best things in Barcelona free of charge!

A Barcelona free walking tour is available for anybody, whether you are a student, a couple, a person who lives in the city but doesn’t know much of the surroundings, a grandmother who would like to show more to the grandkids, an alien who happens to pass by Barcelona…. Im just sayin’.

View from Parc Guell

Barcelona free tour offers a great time for anybody who is thirsty for some culture but doesn’t feel like spending a lot of money for a day of fun.  Seeing the best part of the city doesn’t have to cost a lot, right? I know!

Even though the Barcelona tour is for free, you get a tour with experts, who are able to answer all your questions and who can also guide you through your future plans, if any, in the city. If you are one of the people who wants to get an insight into Barcelona’s famous sights like the Roman Ruins, Plaza Real, Maria del Pi and much much more, this is the ideal tour for you. This Barcelona tour also offers the chance to see the works of Picasso and Joan Miro, and you will also be able to find out more about the life in Catalunya, culture, upcoming events and everything you can possibly think of, while meeting new people of course. Who wouldn’t want to see historical Barcelona, while socializing, right?? Don’t, I repeat, do not expect to get bored during the tour.

During your Barcelona tour, you will be guided by young people, who actually live and know everything about Barcelona, not only the touristic parts. Although the Barcelona tour is for free, the guides have to eat as well, right? So it’s a nice gesture to give them some tips, depending on how satisfied you were with the free Barcelona tour. These tours are one of the best free things to do in Barcelona.

Practical info: Barcelona free tours departs at 11:00, 13:00, and 15:00, and usually doesn’t last more than 2.5 hours.  Check them out and find out more!

If you are looking for a company who is offering free Barcelona tours in other districts of the historical city, check out these guys . Wanna see Gaudi’s masterpieces or the old city, and spend more time enjoying the historical parts of the city? Do you want to bring your kids along? Then this is the right free Barcelona tour for you! Again, the same rule applies, it is recommended to give some tips to the guides.

I personally recommend to everybody who plans a few hours of fun, laughter and excitement, with breathtaking views on the way! Barcelona tours, let’s go!!!

Barcelona tours can also be arranged according to your own needs and interests. If you fancy another type of tour of the city, there are a wide variety to choose from!! There are Barcelona Highlighted tours, Artistic Barcelona tours and many many more, there isn’t enough space to list all the different varieties (!!!). These Barcelona city tours are offered by one of the official tourist bureaus in Barcelona, the barcelonacitytours.com.  Feel free to customize your own Barcelona tour, from the classical Barcelona till the party starts! Get your ultimate Barcelona experience, don’t feel sorry about the money, it comes and goes anyway, right?

The tours can be exhausting as well, and what can be more refreshing then a nice sushi or a bratwurst?! Check out SuiteLife’s blog about the best restaurants!

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Have you ever seen Barcelona from above? If not, have a look at this blog which will show you Barcelona from a different perspective.

When you come in to land in Barcelona by plane you can see the city in all its totality but you may wonder where you can also have this point of view. So I took one full day to cover some parts of the highest points of Barcelona in order to bring you the Top 5 Barcelona Views.

Plaza Espanya

From the rooftop of the Arenas de Barcelona built in 1929 for the International Exhibition we can see the roundabout in Plaza Espanya which is the main junction of different streets in Barcelona: Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, Avinguda del Paral-lel, Carrer de la Creu Coberta and Carrer de Taragonna. This particular roundabout is inspired by the Versailles fountains. On the middle ground, we can see the two Venetian towers of Barcelona and in the background the Palau Nacional MNAC which is now the Museum Nacional D’Art de Catalunya.

The first selection of pictures was taken in top of the Arenas de Barcelona, you can go on the roof of this mall for free.

View from the rooftop of Arenas de Barcelona

Palau Nacional and La Fida

Palau Nacional MNAC

For the second set of pictures, I went to the Palau Nacional MNAC which is just in front of the Arenas, to go up to the top you can use the escalators.  If you’ve ever been in Las Vegas it will remind you of the Strip.
When you’re at the top of the stairs you can take time to appreciate the views of Barcelona just in front of you.

View from Palau Nacional MNAC in Barcelona

Montjuic Park

For the 3rd photoshoot, I went to the top of Montjuic – to the Castell de Montjuic walking. The teleferic was kind of expensive and it’s much better to go there on foot. You can see lots of things like some stuff from the Olympic Games of 1992, some sculptures or even the old olympic pool. So this set of pictures will be from different views of the parc.

Port of Barcelona

Castell de Montjuic

For the 4th photoshot, I took photos of Montjuic from Castell de Montjuic. This Castle is pretty big and really interesting to visit and you can have one of the best views of the city from the top of it. You can see all the city from the beach to the mountain of Tibidabo.

Colon Monument

At the bottom of the Ramblas, the Monumento a Colon is raised to welcome boats which are coming to the Port of Barcelona. For 4€ and at least a 20 minute wait you can go to the top of it to see the whole city. If you’re claustrophobic I wouldn’t recommend going there as it is really small and the elevator is so small that you can only have a maximum of 4 people  in it. When you’re at the top you will see the city through small windows that you can open but if you want to take beautiful pictures this is not the best place. This place is pretty touristy and if you don’t go you won’t miss much.

The pictures taken in this monument are not the best photoshoot photos I have taken at least you get a different point of view of the city.

Las Ramblas

Barcelona is a city surrounded by mountains, so there are plenty of other high points of view that you can discover too. So travel outside the city to see another beautiful side of Barcelona.

-by Kok Natha HEN. (pictures included)

For my second Barcelona photoblog, I went to the district of El Borne. Sandwiched between Via Laietana and the Arc of Triomf there is another Barcelona.

When they asked me to take pictures of El Born I was really thrilled as this part of the city is my favourite, you can find many different types of restaurant (from Mexican to Organic or Italian) in little plazas and also a variety of little stores with foreign designer clothes from designers like Isabel Marant or Paul Smith. You can also find the Aro Store on Carrer del Rec.

Before it became one of the most popular areas of Barcelona with restaurants and cocktail bars, El Born was once home to jousts and celebrations during medieval times. Now it is known for the Palau de la Musica Catalana, the Picasso Museum and the Pre-columbian art Museum. But there are lots of other things that you have to see and try in the small streets of El Born. So, as I said previously in my first Barcelona photoblog about Barceloneta, you just have to walk around this city with your camera and don’t hesitate to go into the smallest streets that you can find.

The Palau de la Musica Catalana is one of the museums that you can’t miss here in Barcelona. In 1997 it was classified  by UNESCO as a Unesco World Heritage Site.

Why not wander through the small streets where you can discover some really interesting bars, shops, and some hidden gems.

One of the typical old Spanish bars.

If you want to have a drink with friends or eat quickly the Passeig del Born is a place to go. Here you can have the cheapest and best pizza of Barcelona (a slice of pizza for 1.50€).

For me Pim Pam Plats have one of the best burgers in Barcelona. For 3,90€ you can have a pretty amazing Pim Pam Burger.

In El Born you will also find Little Paco, the only TOMS Shoes retailer in Barcelona .

On Carrer del Rec fashionistas and fashionistos will find happiness in one of the little trendy stores.

This convenience store is so atypical.

Chess players in front of the Arc of Triumf.

Castell Dels Tres Dragons in the Cuitadella Park in El Borne where you can find the Natural Sciences Museum of Barcelona.

Go walk around El Born, you will find some funny and unusual things and don’t forget to take your camera.

- by Kok Natha HEN (pictures included).

W Hotel Barcelona – check out the most glam rooftop party in Barcelona

Want to find a good rooftop party in Barcelona? Don’t look any further. The W Hotel Barcelona is the place to go. During my travels I have many times seen, got an invite or heard people talk about the W Hotel. For example, while living in Los Angeles, I got invited to a pool party at the W Hotel in Hollywood and Westwood every Sunday. Being too tired on that morning after a night-out I many times heard myself say “Thanks, but no thanks, I will be there next Sunday!” But that next Sunday never came as I heard myself repeating the same thing the next weekend. However, I didn’t know that I was going to get the same chance to attend one of these fab parties back in Europe as I didn’t know that this Hotel chain had one of its beautiful and chic hotels located right here – in Barcelona. W Hotel Barcelona, poolside and mojitos here I come!

When arriving to Barcelona (almost half a year ago now..wow, time flies!) one of the first things I heard people talk about was the beautiful W Hotel. As a symbol of Barcelona, Barcelona W Hotel is located right on the beachwalk and connects the world to the city. Literally. At the very end of Barceloneta, W Hotel Barcelona is often one of my goals when going for runs. When reaching the W, I always spend half an hour or so stretching in front of the beautiful ocean.

Not until two-three months into my stay here, I got the chance to visit the Hotel but when I did I felt that I was right back in Los Angeles or New York again. The lights, the service, the atmosphere, the people, everything- it is just amazing! And then, during the weekends I go here for a drink, up to the rooftop or just to the pool. The rooftop is the place to go for a fab weekend. The drinks are to die for and the music is beyond.

The W Hotel Barcelona has a large outdoor swimming pool that is open to all customers. However, the opening hours depends on the weather. The pool is surrounded by lounges and cabanas – shaded areas that offer personal services. The pool is open to the general public after 7 pm. Before that, it’s only for guests.

One of my best friends here in Barcelona often tells me how she visits the W for manicures, chemical peels, waxing and full-body massage. I was intrigued and called the hotel for more information. I found out that the spa is called Bliss Spa and the service can be a little bit slow, but after all you’re in Spain so that’s something you just have to deal with. Famous for its brazilian waxing and triple oxygen facial, I recommend you to call and make your appointment today. The brazilian waxing is 45 Euros and the facial is 140 Euros. When going to the W for one treatment, you arrive an hour before in order to spend some time in one of the jaccuzzi, drink some champange or sit and eat some fruit in a cozy bathrobes.

The spa offers various amenities including showers, saunas, jacuzzis, and cabanas to relax in. Depending on the type of the room you have booked, use of the Bliss Spa amenities may be included in the room price. Non-guests of the hotel can use the spa for 20 euros per day.

The W Hotel in Barcelona has everything. From an outdoor pool area to an amazing spa with just that little extra something to fabulous rooms with ocean view and fully wired technology. On top of all this, the Hotel has a glamorous restaurant with that cosmopolitan environment you only find in big cities. BRAVO, the signature restaurant managed by the Barcelona-born culinary genius Carlos Abellau. The menu brings together fresh local produce with a fusion of exciting and innovative dishes that will have the guests wanting more. Each type of meat, fish or starter dish is cooked on a different kid of wood depending on the aroma that best suits each product.