{"id":11411,"date":"2017-12-27T17:31:32","date_gmt":"2017-12-27T16:31:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.barcelonina.com\/blog\/reveillon-a-barcelone\/"},"modified":"2017-12-27T18:01:59","modified_gmt":"2017-12-27T17:01:59","slug":"new-years-eve-in-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.barcelonina.com\/en\/blog\/new-years-eve-in-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"Are you in Barcelona the 31st December\u00a0? Here you\u2019ll find things to do"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243;][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Visites safa, pg barri G\u00f2tic&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.92&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Things to do in Barcelona for the new year\u2019s eve<\/h2>\n<p>There are many <strong>things to do in Barcelona for the new year\u2019s eve<\/strong> and if it happens that you are here then, be ready to start 2018 on a good foot.<\/p>\n<p>First of all, do not forget to visit the<strong> must see<\/strong> of the city during the morning. This is a nice occasion before ending the year to discover the attractions which are in everybody\u2019s lips, like <strong>Sagrada Familia<\/strong>, the <strong>Park G\u00fcell<\/strong> or a nice stroll through the <strong>Gothic quarter.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image admin_label=&#8221;SaFa Nit&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.92&#8243; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.barcelonina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/SaFaNItPetita-1.jpg&#8221; show_in_lightbox=&#8221;off&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;off&#8221; use_overlay=&#8221;off&#8221; always_center_on_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; show_bottom_space=&#8221;on&#8221; \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Cursa Nassos&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.92&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>The Noses&#8217; Race<\/h2>\n<p>Afterwards, it\u2019s lunch time! But beware, best keep a low profile lunch, maybe <strong>some light tapas<\/strong> just to be able to keep up and running until your big party dinner.<\/p>\n<p>Even though you haven\u2019t eaten too much, a little nap it\u2019s in order, considering you are going to be up late at night. But then, wake up to go to a run race\u00a0! At 17h30, there are <strong>10km to run through town in the traditional \u00ab\u00a0cursa dels nassos\u00a0\u00bb, which means nose\u2019s race.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QCjC4Oq8MDE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" gesture=\"media\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>There is a story in Catalonia that we explain to children about the nose\u2019s man. He is a man that has as many noses as days are left to end the year\u00a0! From this story takes the name this running race which takes place every year before the new year\u2019s eve dinner.<\/p>\n<p>If you are fit enough and you want more information, here it is the link\u00a0: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cursadenassos.barcelona\/en\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/www.cursadenassos.barcelona\/en<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Posta de Sol&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.92&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>The last sunset of the year<\/h2>\n<p>However, for those who do not like to run, I advise you to go see <strong>the last sunset of the year<\/strong>, at 17:30 too.<\/p>\n<p>In Barcelona, \u200b\u200bthe sea is to the east, so if you think that you will see the sun sinking into the sea, as in the movies, I\u2019m sorry to disappoint you! It will be a sunset behind the Tibidado!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11404 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.barcelonina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/PostaSolPetita-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Le dernier couch\u00e9e de soleil de l\u2019ann\u00e9e\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.barcelonina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/PostaSolPetita-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.barcelonina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/PostaSolPetita-1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.barcelonina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/PostaSolPetita-1-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.barcelonina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/PostaSolPetita-1-610x407.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.barcelonina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/PostaSolPetita-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here are some places where you can go to behold the sunset: The &#8220;Mirador del Migdia&#8221; at the <strong>top of Montjuic<\/strong>, where besides a nice view, you will find a nice place to have a beer, &#8220;caseta del migdia&#8221;, a place the more and more popular among Barcelonians. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lacaseta.org\/eng.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/www.lacaseta.org\/eng.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, you have the hotel terraces, such as the Barcel\u00f3 Raval or the terrace of the National Museum of Art of Catalonia (MNAC) with<strong> spectacular views.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Another option, a bit far away from the city centre, is to climb to the &#8220;Tur\u00f3 de la Rovira&#8221; where you will see all Barcelona and the surrounding area with impressive views.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Festa M Cristina&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.92&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>New Year&#8217;s Eve in Barcelona: The twelve grapes of good luck<\/h2>\n<p>Continuing this last perfect day of the year in Barcelona, you should not forget to book a good restaurant. The choice is huge in Barcelona, you will find something for everyone: traditional or modern cuisine, exotic or classic; lots of restaurants offer us the best to enjoy the last feast of the year.<\/p>\n<p>At midnight, it will be time to start the new year eating <strong>twelve grapes of good luck<\/strong>, our tradition is to eat one for each bell chime at midnight. This Catalan tradition will allow you to fulfill all your wishes for the forthcoming year.<\/p>\n<p>Where can you eat the grapes? In the <strong>Maria Cristina avenue<\/strong>, the city council does the biggest end of the year\u2019s party with the fountains of Montjuic and the National Palace as backgrounds.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image admin_label=&#8221;R\u00e9veillon \u00e0 Barcelone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.92&#8243; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.barcelonina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Concert-FestaPetita-1.jpg&#8221; show_in_lightbox=&#8221;off&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;off&#8221; use_overlay=&#8221;off&#8221; always_center_on_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; show_bottom_space=&#8221;on&#8221; \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.92&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>From 9:30 pm there will be the viewing of previous year\u2019s party videos in preparation for the midnight show, with fireworks, the fountain\u2019s show and of course, the grapes! <a href=\"http:\/\/lameva.barcelona.cat\/en\/christmas\/new-years-bell-ringing\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/lameva.barcelona.cat\/en\/christmas\/new-years-bell-ringing<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>I wish you happy holidays and a wonderful year 2018.<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row_empty\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div> Things to do in Barcelona for the new year\u2019s eve There are many things to do in Barcelona for the new year\u2019s eve and if it happens that you are here then, be ready to start 2018 on a good foot. 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