General:
It doesn’t take long for a Barcelona Hen Party to appreciate the city around them. Barcelona has succeeded in taking their culture, adding a growing commerce and blending it with a style all their own. Any hen do will quickly fall in love with walking the streets of Barcelona and stopping to enjoy the abundance of street performers. Your hen party will delight in visiting the many shops, restaurants and “tapas” bars. It won’t take long for any hen do to appreciate the jewel they have found. hen dos are likely to spot a celebrity eating at the next table, Barcelona being a favorite party place of the rich and famous.

Barcelona’s Past and Culture:
This beautiful city, and the surrounding area, is one of the wealthiest in Spain. Your Barcelona Hen Party will quickly appreciate the rich blend of architecture from Barcelona’s Catalan history. It will take even less time for your hen do to realize the degree of pride felt by the people of the area. The citizens of Barcelona are some of the warmest in the world. Established by the Romans, Barcelona weathered through many storms, such as the “Spanish Inquisition”, becoming the vibrant place it is today. Your hen do might find it interesting to know Barcelona once fought a war to break from Madrid. This conflict caused chaos and instability throughout and after the Spanish Civil War. Barcelona survived, stubbornly seeking to establish themselves as the independent people your hen do will see today.

Getting Around Barcelona:
Hen weekenders quickly realize they have access to one of the finest transportation systems anywhere. Running until midnight through the week, it’s hours expand to two in the morning on Friday and Saturday. Along with busses, trains and trams, your hen do will love taking advantage of the Rickshaws, commonly called “Trixis”. Cabs are plentiful and inexpensive.

Barcelona Weather and Activity:
Barcelona winters are much milder than in many other places in Europe. Temperatures peak in August, offering weather that won’t interfere with most outside activity. The girls in your Barcelona Hen Weekend will find some of the most beautiful fountains in Europe. At the “Placa Espanya”. lights beam colors onto the fountain “Fontana Magica”, giving your hen party a sight not soon forgotten. A walk through the streets of Barcelona will introduce your hen weekenders a memorable views of the ancient, beautiful buildings lining the streets. Be sure to take your girls to see the “Segrada Familia” church.

Eating and Drinking in Barcelona:
If your hen party friends are fond of the Brit tradition of “Chips”, they can feel secure in knowing Barcelona will not let them down. The Spanish response to chips is a dish called “Patatas Bravas”. The spicy sauce served over chips will cure any head cold in existence. “Serramp ham” will satisfy any non-vegetarians in your party. Some of the favorites of the area are Squid, preferably barbecued, Sardines and Shell fish. Barcelona Hen Party girls will truly love the many local dishes. Trying “Bacalla a la Llauna”, a cod dish, combines wine and other ingredients into a dish to die for. Speaking of wine, it won’t take long for your hen do to realize they are in the middle of an area known for it’s wine. Rose seems to be the favorite, but please don’t discount the fine lagers such as “Estrella Damm” and “Moritz”.