Welcoming the new year in Barcelona

For many people the night of December 31st is one of the most special nights of the year. The arrival of the New Year is celebrated by eating twelve grapes, one for each of the twelve chimes. And then the party begins. Those that don’t eat out usually leave the house shortly after midnight. All of the city’s clubs and bars organise special parties (normally tickets are sold in advance at higher prices than regular nights). Some people prefer private parties and rent out a space to design to their own liking, others go to their regular, favourite clubs or bars and others choose to attend mega-parties held at sports arenas, etc. Whatever the preferred method, the idea is to spend the night out on the town and, for the truly nocturnal, to welcome the first sunrise of the year on the beach or with churros (a type of pastry) and hot chocolate.