Barcelona New Years Eve 2014

Fireworks, Events, Live Stream, Webcams, Parties, Hotels

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, 31 December 2013, Midnight

The Catalan capital enjoys a fantastic series of celebrations for New Years Eve, locally called Fin de Año, and the events to welcome 2014 will be no exception. With some of the most recognisable landmarks in the world, including the Sagrada Familia cathedral, Placa de Catalunya, the Camp Nou stadium and the famous Las Ramblas street, Barcelona attracts visitors from miles around to enjoy the city's hotels, restaurants and bars and to take in the spectacular midnight fireworks display.

In Barcelona on New Years Eve it is traditional for the locals to eat a grape on the strike of each of the 12 bells welcoming the New Year. Many people also take the opportunity to head to the beach to join in one of the parties being held at the side of the ocean. Smaller street parties are very much the tradition in this city, and rather than one large organised display the skyline tends to be lit by fireworks from venues across the city. Wherever you go you are likely to be invited to join in though, so finding a party for the evening is unlikely to be a problem, especially if you bring your own supply of grapes!

Getting out and about to make the most of your visit to Barcelona there are many sites to enjoy. The Barri Gòtic region is the centre of the old city of Barcelona and the site of much of the city's most spectacular and memorable buildings. Those by famous architect Antoni Gaudí are the most well known, especially the unfinished church of the Sagrada Família.

For cultural diversions for those more inclined towards a civilised New Year party rather than the racous gatherings of the Placa Catalunya, Barcelona has a plethora of options, including the world-renowned Gran Teatre del Liceu opera house, the Teatre Nacional de Catalunya, the Teatre Lliure and the Palau de la Música Catalana concert hall. Barcelona also is home to the Barcelona and Catalonia National Symphonic Orchestra Orquestra Simfònica de Barcelona i Nacional de Catalunya, the largest symphonic orchestra in Catalonia.

Places to watch live online: Barcelona webcams

The hotels and guest houses of Barcelona enjoy a roaring trade for the New Year, and it is advisable to secure your reservation well in advance, and also be prepared to pay a premium. Among the top places to stay are:

Casa Camper Hotel
Alma Barcelona
Hotel Primero Primera
El Palace, Hotel 1898
Villa Emilia
Hostal L'Antic Espai
Apartments Restaurant Hispanos 7 Suiza

You can check availability and make reservations for local hotels here.

We would love to hear feedback from anyone who has visited Barcelona for New Years Eve and would like to share their experiences.

Also if you know of any events or parties we don't yet have listed, whether it's something you're attending or organising, please let us know and we'll be happy to update the page.