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If you’re wandering down Passeig De Gracia, make sure to make an afternoon or evening food stop at Que Que—a great restaurant filled with some of Barcelona’s delicious and famous tapas.
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Set in the heart of the city, and only a few seconds away from Placa Catalunya, Hotel Regina (reginahotel.com), a member of the Epoque Hotels Collection (epoquehotels.com), is the perfect luxurious and convenient stay for your honeymoon. Their loft-like spacious suites and mod settings make you feel like you’re in your own home away from home.
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Everyone travelling to Barcelona comes back wishing they had some sort of siesta (another word for nap or break) back home, which is often taken after lunch by many workers in Barcelona—especially in the summertime when the weather is scorching. Indulge in this customary tradition as much as you can while you’re there!
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It’s hard to miss the gorgeous hills, also known as Tibidabo, looming behind the city. This mountain has a famous amusement park and Catholic Church, which can be seen from almost anywhere in the city. If you plan on staying there for the night, we suggest checking into Gran Hotel La Florida (hotellaflorida.com) a five-star resort nestled between the amusement park and the church.
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You can’t leave Barcelona without having a night out on the town. For a chic and sophisticated evening head over to Up & Down–a very cosmopolitan bar packed with an upscale, older crowd.
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A former harbour, Port Vell has now been transformed into a mod entertainment centre and a holding place for all the yachts. Along this port, you’ll also be privy to Barcelona’s aquarium (the largest one in Europe), which is filled with over 11,000 beautiful fish and other aquatic creatures—including 11 sharks!
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Make sure to take a day for some R & R with your mister at one of Barcelona’s Wellness Spas. We highly recommend The Spa by Six Senses Spa at Hotel Arts Barcelona (sixsenses.com)—located on the 42nd and 43rd floors and overlooking the beautiful blue Mediterranean waters. For the works, go for their full-day package, which includes special and soothing treatments such as a mineral mud wrap and detoxifying massage.
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If you’re a huge chocolate lover, you’ll want to visit Museu de la Xocolata (a.k.a. chocolate heaven!). Take a guided tour through the museum and learn the history of Barcelona’s cacao. You can even arrange a special workshop to find out how the chocolate is made—or better yet—head to their shop and purchase the delicious desserts for instant gratification!
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Still on the hunt for a cool hotel? Before planning your stay check out Yay Barcelona! (yaybarcelona.com), a website dedicated to all Barcelona’s hotels—from A to Z. Everything from room rates to nearby transportation and attractions is included for your convenience.
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If you’re a huge zoo lover then you’ll definitely want to check out the Zoo Barcelona (zoobarcelona.com). At this animal kingdom there are more than 7,500 individual animals belonging to more than 400 species from around the world. One of their most frequently visited animals is star attraction Snowflake (the only albino gorilla known to exist). Visit their website to get a full description and bio of the animals at this zoo.
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