Want to know how to celebrate Valentine's Day in Barcelona like an American? From bouquets of roses to boxes of chocolates, spend the most romantic American holiday of the year in the Catalan capital. Although Sant Jordi is Barcelona’s holiday of love, there are still plenty of special ways to commemorate this special day as you would in the United States. Follow this guide sharing different ways to celebrate all the American Valentine’s Day traditions abroad. Whether you are spending this Valentine’s Day 2023 with a lover or friends, these recommendations will help you channel your inner cupid for this holiday season of love! Keep on reading if you want to discover the best options on how to celebrate Valentine's Day in Barcelona the American Way.

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The best plans to know how to celebrate Valentine's Day 2023 in Barcelona the American way

Romance movies in Barcelona's movie theatres

You cannot have an American Valentine’s Day 2023 in Barcelona without watching a romantic movie. It is one of those holiday staples, but you may be thinking: "I do not know Spanish or Catalan, how am I supposed to understand or enjoy the movie?" Well, do not fear because there are actually several theatres in Barcelona that show movies in their original language, including many English movie selections! Just to name a few popular movie theatres, check out Cines Renoir, Phenomena Experience and Cines Verdi to see if there are any movies that pique your interest. Going to one of these places would be perfect to enjoy your Valentine's Day 2023 in Barcelona while staying true to the American Way.

Get married the “American Rockstar Way” for Valentine's Day 2023 in Barcelona

What better way to make your Valentine’s Day 2023 in Barcelona memorable than getting married? Yes, you heard me right. Spend Valentine’s Day 2023 at Hard Rock Cafe Barcelona where they will officiate Las Vegas-style weddings like you see in the movies in front of “the rock gods.” The ceremony is free, with the requirement that customers eat off of the exclusive Valentine’s Day menu at the restaurant. There truly is nothing more American than that.  

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Photo: Hard Rock Cafe

Wine tasting in Barcelona is a perfect option for Valentine's Day 2023

No Valentine’s Day is complete without a little bit of wine. There are so many wine bars within Barcelona, as well as plenty of wineries just a short drive outside the city. This makes a winey or wine-tasting the perfect romantic excursion. Options range from walking tours to full-day trips so you are guaranteed to find something that suits your American Valentine’s Day 2023 in Barcelona plans. There are, of course, many more options for things to do for Valentine's Day in the city during the holiday, such as museumsparks or restaurants.  

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Photo: bizFlats

Flower shops in Barcelona you cannot miss for Valentine's Day 2023

One of the hallmarks of the American Valentine’s Day experience is a good bouquet of flowers, especially roses, to show your love. Many flower shops around Barcelona have special Valentine’s Day collections. There are so many flower shops that sometimes it can be overwhelming. Check out these shops to simplify the search for the perfect and most fitting bouquet for the most American Valentine's Day 2023 in Barcelona.

HERBS BALMES Barcelona sells perfect Valentine's Day 2023 packages

HERBS Barcelona has it all regarding roses for Valentine’s Day 2023. They have special Valentine’s Day packages where you can get different assortments of roses as well as special packages that also come with cava and chocolates. HERBS is prepared to provide you with beautiful roses for the holiday.

Turn your flowers into a heart with Barcelona based Au nom de la rose

For intricately-designed flower bouquets, Au nom de la rose has the most incredible assortments combining different types of flowers together that all complement each other so well. Au nom de la rose also has special Valentine’s Day 2023 bouquets and even floral arrangements that come in the shape of a heart. These flowers are sure to spread the love this Valentine’s Day in Barcelona

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Photo: Au nom de la rose

Navarro Floristeria: special vases for your Valentine's Day 2023 flowers 

Navarro Floristeria is a Barcelona based flower shop where beautiful arrangements for a perfect and American Valentine’s Day 2023 are also sold, but what sets them apart are their different styles of vases and floral designs created through the unique placement of the flowers. They supply a range of vases from tall glass cylinders to wicker baskets. These flowers will definitely make for a lovely gift for Valentine’s Day.

The most special Barcelona chocolate shops to sweeten your Valentine's Day 2023

Last, but definitely not least, you cannot celebrate an American-style Valentine’s Day in Barcelona without chocolate. The city is filled with xocolateries prepared to make your Valentine’s Day 2023 extra special with their different assortments of Valentine’s chocolates. 

Chocolataria Equador: heart-shaped praline for Valentine's Day 2023 

Chocolataria Equador prides itself on the natural flavour and process of making its artisanal chocolate. This makes them the perfect stop for Valentine’s Day 2023 chocolate, as they attempt to bring Barcelona a sense of relaxation and pleasure through their chocolate. Chocolataria Equador has special assortments of heart-shaped strawberry and praline chocolates with romantic graphic designs on the box, a sweet added detail for Valentine’s Day. 

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Photo: Chocolataria Equador

Bombonería Pons: the most special chocolate truffles in Barcelona

In a variety of shapes, colours and styles, Barcelona's Bombonería Pons has chocolate truffles of all kinds. They even have chocolate-covered strawberries and chocolate hearts topped with dried fruit. Bombonería Pons can also be a one-stop shop for chocolates and flowers, as they have a couple of Valentine’s Day 2023 packages of chocolates and tulips or roses. These Valentine’s Day gifts are not only romantic but beautifully decorated and very delicious.

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Photo: Bombonería Pons

Chocolat Factory: take your Valentine's Day 2023 in Barcelona to the next level

Chocolat Factory takes chocolate to the next level with their decadent chocolate molds including a Valentine’s Day chocolate bear as well as a bouquet of chocolate, if flowers are not good enough. They also have a special Valentine’s Day collection featuring chocolate heart lollipops and cava. For a special twist on chocolate, Chocolat Factory also sells a chocolate envelope where customers can write a letter and place it between the layers of chocolate. Chocolat Factory is ready for any of your Valentine’s Day 2023 in Barcelona chocolate needs.