If you’re keen on an exciting nightlife, then this city is definitely the place to be - Barcelona’s nightlife is WILD and tireless! With the endless selection of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and discos it is impossible not to savour the great atmosphere of this metropolis and surrender to la marcha. Literally, the phrase means 'the march', and refers to the Spanish tendency to socialize, party and go clubbing. However more peaceful and relaxing options are also available!

There is something for everyone in Barcelona by night. And with so much to choose from the only problem you may encounter is deciding on what to do. To begin an evening, it may be a good idea to go for drinks at one of the city’s many bars or sample a great meal at a good restaurant.

What follows depends on the energy you have. If dancing is on the cards, you’ll find an endless list of possible discos and nightclubs to try out. Dancing is very popular here and the nightclubs usually close in the early hours of the morning. Excellent theatre shows offer other more relaxed forms of entertainment, as do the movies. Also very common in Barcelona, are live music clubs, featuring a broad range of styles, from jazz and blues to flamenco, African and even classical music. Another option is simply trying out 2 or 3 bars in one night – this is referred to as bar crawling.

The “atmosphere” of the bars and clubs you go to will vary depending on the area of the city you are in. For example, the Barri Gótic combines the old, romantic charm of times gone by with the creative new designs and decorations of its bars and cafes – don’t expect to run into any wild crazy partying here - this area is better for having drinks with friends and simply hanging out; for more energetic nights, visit the Maremagno, Montjuïc and Port Olimpic areas – on the waterfront and especially popular in the summer, these places are filled with mainly students and tourists. Natives tend to head for the Eixample area to for their dancing and clubbing. For a slightly different mood, Poble Nou offers mainly hard rock and alternative music in restored abandoned warehouses.