When in Spain !!

When in Spain !! :)

I had flirted with the idea of having my own blog for quite some time. And I am Glad I finally do have one; it’s great fun. Before I could even realize, it has absorbed me totally!

Spain! 

The word itself explains for travel, adventure and some misadventure! ;) I love travelling, but I’m not one for travelling through countries just to tick them off my ‘been there’ list. Instead, I try to engage myself with a culture to truly understand it.

I am going to take you on a journey full of adventure and party in this blog. I am sure the thought sprung up in your mind when I mentioned ‘Spain’! Barcelona and Ibiza are two places I would love to visit again and again, especially Ibiza, where I went not very long ago.

I first stayed near La-rambla which is situated in central Barcelona. This is a street which is always full of people and comes even more alive with every other person joining in. Someone was dancing to the tunes of a nearby guitarist, someone was sketching this dancing couple on a canvas and some of us were appreciating the beauty which was right there in front of us.

The amazing smell of food coming from some ten steps away caught my senses. I was so pulled by the smell of it that I couldn’t resist my temptation. It was Paella - a very famous Spanish dish made up of rice and seafood. It just melted in my mouth.

The happy crowd, including tourists, the food, the streets, and the architecture was so enriching that I got week in my knees. Barcelona is basically famous for Gothic architecture. Anthony Gowdy or Antony Gaudi was the architect of this amazing church called Sagrada Familia and the most beautiful part of the story is that it is still getting constructed.

One of the major tourist attractions in Barcelona is the beach Barceloneta which occupies the maximum number of restaurants and of course, people! And one such place just at the shadow of the beach is Playa D'en Bossa which is known for the best restaurants and the best food. This is apparently the most common place to hang out because of the young crowd and therefore, the most happening place in Ibiza. If you are in Ibiza, you have to visit this place. 

But a very funny thing happened when I checked in. No, I didn’t see Mr. Bean live..haha..Well, apparently the receptionist asked me to be really careful about my cell phone since there were high chances of it being flicked. And guess what! It did get flicked while I was in Ibiza, Space club. The club was packed with hundreds and thousands of people. Looks like someone took the advantage and flicked my cell phone. Now this is called chance pe dance haha. But I have to admit, I felt handicapped without my cell phone. I lost all the candid moments and the beauty of the place I had captured. 

If you are the one who likes to party and whose dancing steps know no bounds, then Barcelona is the place for you. Unlimited fun is the calling. I encountered some of the best clubs during my stay. One of them was Opium Mar. It is located right on the beach and is decorated with all the classy and modern styling. Arrive at 2 AM to get the real feel, with loudly costumed stage dancers and your favourite drink to help you let your hair down. 

Another one, just around the corner from Opium Mar is Catwalk. International DJs like David Guetta, Gareth Emery, Armin van buuren many more will steal your heart and will give you an experience that you will never forget. 

And if you want to explore the unseen, Dialogue in the dark or Dinner in the darkness is the place which carries a blind concept. Through specially constructed dark rooms visitors are lead by blind guides who make you see life without pictures. Though the tour is only for an hour, the experience lasts for a lifetime.  

You must be thinking a shopoholic didn't talk about shopping yet! Haha..This place is so much for fun and partying that it just didn't strike me. Well, now it did! I was told La Roca is the biggest shopping destination and I truly second it. It was a beautiful place with all the expensive brands under one roof. It very conveniently allows you to stroll casually between the shops, making the experience pleasurable as it should be. I shopped like it's not even funny. 

From Barcelona, Ibiza is just an hour flight away. Seeing the island from top was just breath taking. I was sold right then. Ibiza is surely a place to party, no doubt about it! Club Pacha happens to be the most happening place for party and God! It was more than just that.

It was a glorifying experience with a stack of new nights and big names from both the underground and mainstream of dance music. Pacha is Ibiza’s oldest and most well known club. There were some other clubs as well which I hopped, Amnesia, being my personal favorite.

Unlike the crowded and loud Barcelona and south-central Ibiza, north Ibiza was much calmer and totally non-crowded. People were just chilling by the beaches, as this is what the place is meant for. The water was sparkling blue and transparent that the boats almost looked like swimming in the air. You can imagine the transparency of water. Amazing right?!!

The best season to go to Spain is June to October. For me? Every season when it comes to Ibiza, is ‘the’ best season.

And yes, the golden jacket that I am wearing is none other than Forever New and is available at the stores. So, hurry up and bag it!

Like always, write to me at pragnyasdairy@gmail.com. 

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