Planning to spend Father's Day weekend in Barcelona this year? If so, then what are you gonna do? Will you learn about Picasso? What about visiting the tapas bars? Sailing is also a good idea, don't you think? Or perhaps, why not all three? In any case, bringing your dad to this electric city for his special day is already half the fun. And since the Catalan capital is one of the best tourist destinations out there, your old man will no doubt enjoy his time here. If you're not careful, he'll want you to bring him here every Father's Day!
Visit Tapas Bars
Spanish cuisine is known for its hearty dishes. From paella to gazpacho, they're rich in flavor and will have you feeling full in no time. That's all well and good for you, but what about your dad? If your old man has reached a certain age when all kinds of foods aren't that agreeable anymore, it's best to eat lightly. So if you're spending Father's Day Weekend in Barcelona, you'd do well to check out its many tapas bars. Tapas are bite-sized appetizers made out of all sorts of Spanish delicacies. They won't be too heavy for you and your dad if he has a sensitive stomach.
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Enjoy Some Wine
Now, if your dad can still enjoy all sorts of dishes and drinks without risking his health, then go all out. Not just with a foodie tour of the Catalan capital, but with some wine-tasting too! Wine is the best to pair with tapas, after all. As well as other Spanish dishes you simply have to enjoy while you're here. Though the wineries in Catalonia aren't exactly as famous as the
vineyards in Italy, they still produce some of the finest bottles around. And only in Barcelona will you get to sample them to your heart's content!
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Learn All About Picasso
One of the most fascinating things about Barcelona is Pablo Picasso once lived here. In fact, he spent a considerable chunk of his life here in the Catalan capital. And if you and your dad are fans of the legendary painter, you can follow in
Picasso's footsteps in Barcelona. The city is filled with places that he visited, frequented, or dedicated to his revolutionary works. There's Bar Marsella, for example, which is in the Raval district. This is a hotspot he hung out in often. Of course, you can't miss
Museu Picasso as well! This is where many of his most incredible pieces are displayed.
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Watch a Football Game
If there's one thing people in Barcelona—and the rest of Europe, for that matter!—love, it's football. Perhaps you and your dad love the sport too? If you do, then watching a game here is more than enough of a great celebration for Father's Day Weekend. All throughout the different
districts of Barcelona, there are lively sports bars filled with football fans. Without fail, they cheer and holler for their favorite team, as if they're at the actual stadium where the game is taking place. You and your old man can immerse yourselves in all the hoopla to truly feel the electricity of Barcelona.
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Cycle Throughout The City
Do you know what's an activity you and your old man can do on your Father's Day Weekend in Barcelona? Cycling! Not only is it fun and exciting, but it's also a great way to see the different sights that the Catalan capital has to offer. Not to mention an awesome form of exercise that'll help your dad maintain his fitness, especially if he's reached a certain age. Don't worry! Although the city is always bustling with zooming cars and traffic jams, there are many amazing
places to ride your bike in Barcelona. You'll face little to no trouble along the way!
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See The Street Art
Since you're already exploring the city, why not check out the different
street art in Barcelona? The Catalan capital bursts with creativity and artistry, both in the past and the present. From when the likes of Picasso and Dali walked its streets to the up-and-coming names in the art world today, Barcelona has a lot of art to offer. And those on the street are actually some of the most fascinating of the bunch. There's the famous Raval Cat, The Thinker Bull on Rambla de Catalunya, and Barcelona’s Face at th end of Passeig Colon. What better souvenirs to bring back from your Father's Day Weekend in Barcelona than selfies with these awesome artworks?
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Go Sailing
Since it's such a bustling capital, many people forget that Barcelona is still a coastal city in the Mediterranean. Like the
French Riviera or the Greek Islands, you can have a lot of fun at the sea here. Thus, going sailing is a great idea for spending Father's Day Weekend in Barcelona! Picture it: you and your dad sailing off to the Mediterranean sea. With the sun shining down on you, you can spend hours and hours hanging out on a yacht, exchanging stories, and strengthing your bond. That'll definitely be a holiday your old man will always remember!
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Spending Father's Day weekend in Barcelona is a good idea! There's a lot to do in the city that your old man will undoubtedly enjoy. And rest assured that it'll be a weekend that you won't ever forget!
