Flamenco
Flamenco show in Barcelona and in Spain generally is a must. A visit in Barcelona without watching
at least one flamenco show is not a complete visit. In Barcelona there are many places in which you
will be able to enjoy a full evening of flamenco show. The show is very enjoyable. It is a real
experience of flamenco dancers dressed with a complete traditional customs. In most places there is
an option for dinner before the show, or an option for show with drinks only.
Below is a list of known and recommended places in which you can enjoy a flamenco show:
El Tablao de Carmen
This is a famous flamenco club that is located in the Poble Espanyol area.
It is being named on the famous flamenco dancer Carmen Amaih, a key man in the history of the
flamenco dances. The club was opened 15 years ago and set itself an objective, to preserve the
flamenco tradition and stay loyal to the level and performance of the famous dancer.
The show presented in the place lasts 75 minutes. Both senior and young dancers are participating in it.
The place serves as a dancing school for many dancers and as a spring board to the big world.
It is possible to order a ticket of show + dinner deal or of show + drinks deal.
The price includes a free entrance to the Poble Espanyol area.
Address:
Arcs 9, Poble Espanyol, Montjuic
How to go to El Tablao de Carmen?
Metro: get off at Placa de Espana station.
Bus: 50
Open Hours, Activity Hours:
In the place there are 2 shows on Tuesday-Sunday.
The first is on 19:45-21:00 and the second is on 22:00-23:15.
Closed on Monday.
Website:
For more info see the
El Tablao de Carmen
website.
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Los Tarantos
This is the oldest flamenco club in Barcelona. Live dance and music shows are taking place in
it as the best tradition. The club seems like a cabaret club and no food (only drinks) is served in it.
The artists playing in Los Tarantos are of the best flamenco dancers in Spain. In the last several years,
shows in other dance styles, except the flamenco, are also being played in the place. The shows are
varied every evening both in content and in time.
Here you can see the
Los Tarantos’s updated shows timetable.
Address:
Place Real 17
How to go to Los Tarantos?
Metro: get off at LICEU station.
Open Hours, Activity Hours:
Will be updated soon.
Website:
For more info see the
Los Tarantos
website.
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La Macarena
This is a totally crazy place. Here you will be able to surprise yourself without any limits.
Some times you will be able to see shows of famous flamenco dancers all over Spain, and some
times shows of local flamenco dancers. There is no advance notice. The ticket price is the same any way,
so take the chance. The locals are claiming that it is better to arrive the place after 02:00 at night,
and that it is better to come accompanied with a local guy.
Address:
Nou de Sanr Francesc 5, Barri Gotic
How to go to La Macarena?
Metro: get off at Liceu station.
Bus: 14, 38, 59
Open Hours, Activity Hours:
Monday-Saturday, 23:00-04:00
Website:
Will be updated soon.
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Port Olimpic
Port Olimpic is definitely the nightlife area of Barcelona. If you will ask the locals what
are nightly recreation options in the city, they will probably recommend you to go to the new marina
area (Port Olimpic) in the northern shore. They will say to you that this is the new “youngsters” area
of the city. The marina is populating many restaurants and coffee shops and also clubs, bars and stylish
discotheques. Not far from there a Casino is also present (near the twin buildings).
Shortening, it is real nice area with good atmosphere in it (and not only at night).
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Bullfight
Bullfights were taking place in Spain from time immemorial. Bullfight in Barcelona is taking place
in Plaza De Toros (“bullring”), the only arena exists in the city for this purpose. In the arena
there is also a little museum in which you can watch bull stuffed heads, matador cloths etc.
The bullfights are allowed to be watched from the age of 14 years old due to an age restriction of the
Catalan government. The Catalan people are not so excited about the bullfights from political reasons
and due to animal abuse reasons. (All the time there is a constant discussion on the need to cancel those
events in Barcelona). The Catalan people are claiming that the barbaric tradition of the bullfights is
belonging to the other Spain, the one of the poor people regions.
In spite of that, the Plaza De Toros arena is being full of people in every bullfight during September,
but it should be mentioned that most of the audience are tourists or people from other areas of Spain,
and not necessarily people from Barcelona.
The bullfight battle process:
In the beginning the matador entertains oneself and tiring the bull. After that he begins to stick in
small pegs and the bull starts bleeding. After about 6 small pegs, to the sounds of the cheering crowd,
another matador is entering the arena, run wild a little with the bull and then stick in a large sword in
the bull until he die.
After that the bull is being tied in his horns with a rope to 2 horses that are dragging him out of
the arena, leaving a blooded trail after them.
After that the ground is being cleaned, another bull is being inserted and it all goes from the beginning…
This is going like that with 6 bulls…
(See this link for extra reading on
bullfights battles process).
Address:
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 749 (in the Eixample area).
How to go to Barcelona's bullfight arena?
10 minutes walking from
Sagrada Familia.
See more details in the website.
Open Hours, Activity Hours:
The bullfights season is mainly in the spring and summer months.
In Barcelona the bullfights are taking place from April to September, on Sunday’s afternoon.
Price:
Between 20-100 Euros, depend on the closeness to the ring.
Website:
Extra reading, how to go to the arena, prices & phones.
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Night Clubs
Below is a list of known and recommended Night Clubs:
Baja Beach
This is one of the more considered places for night recreation in Barcelona.
The place has a big space of about 2500 cubic meter with large balcony watching to the
Mediterranean Sea and contains about 400 diners and about 130 stuff people that will
amaze you with beautiful shows.
During the day, the place combines good international food with light entertainment.
It is possible to order several excellent dishes with style and atmosphere just like in New York.
At night, the place looks like it turned into a big party area with different shape and atmosphere.
The disco, atmosphere, old and new music are turning the place into a "best show in town" place.
Address:
Pg. Maritim 34
How to go to Baja Beach?
Metro: get off at Port Olimpica station
Open Hours, Activity Hours:
Open daily, 13:00-05:00, and on Friday and Saturday till 06:00 un the morning.
Website:
For more info see the
Baja Beach
website.
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Danzatoria
The Danzatoria club is located inside a big house which its rooms were endorsed into lounges and
dance floors. In the five different rooms, there are different music styles. It is possible to
order just light food to eat or a full dinner. In the bar there are dozens of alcoholic beverages.
The place is pretty expansive but the reward is absolutely justify the price.
Address:
Avenida Tibidabo 61
How to go to Danzatoria?
See directions in the website
Open Hours, Activity Hours:
Thursday – Saturday: 23:00-03:00
Sunday: 18:00-22:00
Website:
For more info see the
Danzatoria
website.
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La Macarena
The La Macarena night club is one of the more prestigious night clubs in Barcelona.
The club is located in the center of the city, close to the La Rambla boulevards, and has an
excellent sound system, a strict decoration, high quality artists that are showing in it and
a warm cosmopolitan atmosphere.
DJ's from the first row are playing the best current music and bring to their shows international
artist and also new talents.
The place is offering a wide range of music styles. The beverages price is quite expansive in
comparison to other places surroundings and the selection in the entrance is meticulous.
Monday is the big day of the place, so if you are in Barcelona on any Monday – try to go there.
Address:
Nou de Sant Francesc 5
How to go to La Macarena?
Metro: line 3, get off Liceu station
Open Hours, Activity Hours:
Open daily, 24:00-05:00
The peak time in the place is around 02:30-03:00 when all other places surroundings are closed.
Website:
For more info see the
Macarena Club
website.
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Pubs / Bars
Below is a list of know and recommended Pubs / Bars:
Ravel Bar
The Raval Bar is located in the Raval area in Barcelona, a developing region that became one
of the leading regions in Barcelona from the point of view of recreations and nightlife.
In Ravel Bar many of the city bohemia (culture people, art, theater and cinema) is visiting.
Except for alcohol you will be able to find here art and photography exhibitions, books launching etc.
The dominate music in the place is the Funk, Soul and Jazz.
Address:
Doctor Dou 19
How to go to Ravel Bar?
Metro: Line 1 or 3, get off at Catalunya station
Open Hours, Activity Hours:
Open daily, 20:00-2:30
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Glaciar
This is a very popular bar, located in
Placa Reial.
Except for coffee and alcohol drinks, there are also paints and photography exhibitions in the place
and different conferences from time to time.
The internal design of the bar is fascinating and tempting, and outside it has big balcony.
The atmosphere is international, the alcohol offer is huge.
The service is warm and kindly, especially for tourists, and the prices are reasonable.
There are free newspapers for reading in the place and a big bulletin board with big posters and
flayers on it which tells about the upcoming events.
Address:
Placa Reial 3
How to go to Glaciar?
Metro: get off at Liceu station
Open Hours, Activity Hours:
Will be updated soon
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Mond Bar
The place is a temple for pop music. The Mond Bar is spread over two floors. In the lower floor
there are lounges along a long bar and on the walls clips from the eighties are being projected.
In the upper floor you can find video games and work of arts of young artists.
The place is usually full with students and youngsters. The service is kindly and the atmosphere is warm.
Address:
Plaza del Sol 21
How to go to Mond Bar?
Metro: line 3, get off at Fontana station.
Open Hours, Activity Hours:
Monday-Thursday, 20:30-02:30
Friday-Sunday: 20:30-03:00
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London Bar
One of the most ancient pubs in Barcelona that is active since 1910.
The place is located in the center of Barcelona, in the La Rambla Boulevard.
Salvador Dali, Picasso and Hemingway used to visit this pub regularly.
The decoration from those days barely changed and it inspire a nostalgic atmosphere and memories
from the beginning of the previous century in the place.
Every night live music shows of different music styles are taking place in the place.
The service is very friendly, the beverages prices are reasonable.
The place does not charge extra fee for the live shows. They are included in the beverages prices.
Address:
La Rambla 34
How to go to London Bar?
Metro: get off at Liceu station
Open Hours, Activity Hours:
This is one of the few places in Barcelona that stays open till 05:00 in the morning.
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Rock Concerts
Below is a list of places being served for rock concerts:
Palau Sant Jordi
Palau Sant Jordi is the Olympic sports palace built in 1992, and became a symbol of the city.
The modern architectonic structure was designed by a well known Japanese architect - Arata Isozaki.
This is a multipurpose site that was built using advanced technologies.
The capacity of Palau Sant Jordi is between 13,000 to 17,000 people, and besides the games and tournaments
that are taking place in it, there are also big rock/pop concerts, shows from abroad and large scale
musical shows.
In the website there is info on the planned shows for the next months.
Address:
Passeig Olimpic 5
How to go to Palau Sant Jordi?
Metro: get off at Plaza Espanya station and from there it is a 15 minutes walking distance.
Open Hours, Activity Hours:
See website for upcoming events.
Website:
For more info see the
Palau Sant Jordi
website.
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Sala Razzmattaz
A five big halls complex reside under one roof, in which different musical shows,
dance shows and famous DJ’s shows are taking place. Also in this giant complex there
are night clubs, pop bars and more alike. The place is being considered as the hottest
place for live shows of top band and starts. The shows and dances last into the night
and in many cases the celebration lasts after the sun rise.
Address:
Almogavers 122, Pamplona 98
How to go to Sala Razzmattaz?
Bus: 60, 40, 42, 141, N-11
Open Hours, Activity Hours:
See website to find the upcoming events schedule for the few coming weeks.
Website:
For more info see the
Sala Razzmattaz
website.
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Casino
Looking for top casinos to Visit when Travelling in Europe?
Europe is a top travel destination for many when going on holiday.
The continent offers a diverse range of climates as well as sights to see.
While vacationing in Europe, one activity in which many people enjoy participating in is casino gaming.
Some of the world’s top casinos are located on the continent.
Even though some of these are in different countries, the distance between them is relatively small,
making it possible to visit several while on vacation.
The country of Spain offers two of the top European Casinos.
One of these is located in the city of Barcelona.
The Casino Barcelona is one of the world’s top destinations for poker.
The casino offers 12 poker tables which are open all day.
The casino also is known to host high profile poker events such as the Barcelona Poker Open.
Roulette fans can find French Roulette at the Casino Barcelona.
The second option is in Peralada, in the far northeast corner of the country,
close to the border with France.
Built in a 15th century castle, the Castell De Peralada, features both slot machine and table games.
Whilst playing on internet sites
is fun, it is nothing in comparison to taking in the unique atmosphere Europe’s casinos have to offer.
While there are two primary types of roulette played across Europe, American and European, there is a third version.
This kind of roulette is known as French Roulette.
It is less common because the odds of the casino are relatively low which has led many casinos to not offer it as a table game.
French Roulette uses the same wheel using in the game of European Roulette.
This reel has 37 slots. The difference is French Roulette is a special rule that is applied.
Known as “la partage” this rule provides that if the ball lands in the zero slot on the wheel,
all players who placed even money bets would only lose half of their money rather than all of it.
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