Sometimes it is worth lifting your eyes and looking up to see that there is more than just clouds in the sky, and discover that fantastic terraces of hotels make their way between the gray buildings. They are pleasant urban refuges to disconnect and enjoy music, cocktails, beautiful sunsets and high-class cuisine. While passers-by, cars, cyclists, and other gadgets rush across the street, a short elevator ride can transport us to a different place away from the daily stress of the city, along with the views They reveal details that go unnoticed.
Terraces have taken all cities around the world by storm, and Barcelona is not far behind with establishments that have known how to combine the privacy of their guests and open spaces so that they can be enjoyed by all, such as the following.
To get to El Cielo you have to climb to the top of the Sofitel Barcelona, a green space facing the sea where you can enjoy the views, the company and the sun. Elegant and sophisticated, this space opens to everyone from 5:00 p.m., with a pool for guests only, a bar for exquisite cocktails, and sun loungers with crystal views to watch the best sunsets. The best happens from Wednesday to Saturday, rosé wines and French music on Wednesdays, Spritzes and live DJ on Thursdays, cocktails and long drink on Fridays to start the weekend, and on Saturdays they dress up with champagne and live music .
Without a doubt, the terrace of the Majestic is everything that is expected. The hotel has a privileged location and impressive views of Barcelona in a classic-chic atmosphere. Climbing to the tenth floor is touching the sky, but not with your fingers, but with taste. The space has a menu created by consultant chef Nandu Jubany, from homemade Palamós prawn croquettes to crispy tandoori chicken with sautéed jasmine rice with raisins, all accompanied by the best selection of wines, champagne and cocktails. It is recommended to try the Dolce Vitae Spritz made with Martini Fiero, grapefruit and cava. And on summer nights, the rhythm of the music of the Majestic Sunset Sessions sounds, with international DJs.
Casual atmosphere, wicker chairs, striped cushions, a swimming pool, beautiful people, vermouths and simple snacks such as hummus or Cantabrian anchovies accompanied by a delicious menu of customizable drinks and cocktails with fantastic views of Gaudí's La Pedrera. Located on the seventh floor, the so-called T, the Sir Victor's terrace is a unique experience, especially when the sun begins to go down and the music makes an appearance, then it's time to enjoy leisurely until the wee hours of the night. evening.
On the sixth floor of this hotel located between Paseo de Gràcia and Rambla Catalunya, The Top offers live music, dishes, appetizers and signature cocktails for the chic afternoon that it proposes for those who want to enjoy and dance. Rock, pop and versions of the best-known hits on Thursdays with the singer JOS, dj on Fridays and Arrels de Gràcia will animate on Sundays with their scoundrel rumba and rock flamenco in a young, fresh and very fun atmosphere.
An elegant space with comfortable armchairs awaits us at the top of this exclusive hotel. It has a lot of style, and it shows that they have taken care of all the details to offer a unique experience. On the rooftop, chef Gastón Acurio takes a journey through Peruvian gastronomy, where delicious dishes such as the classic ceviche or the anticuchero cow tataki are served. And how could it be otherwise, the cocktails also have a Peruvian flavor, so a must on the menu is the pisco sour. An oasis of relaxation that has extraordinary views over the rooftops of the city.
In one of the most fashionable areas of the city, this hotel has an urban 'resort' that allows you to take a dip, sunbathe on loungers and enjoy delicious cocktails in front of the sea. A fun place in the purest Ibizan style with internationally renowned DJ music sessions to dance non-stop. A large pool surrounded by Balinese beds stands out where the coolest people in the city meet to enjoy the night, laugh, have a drink and feel the freshness of the sea breeze.
The views from the hotel over the sea and the beach are priceless. Its design allows not only having a terrace but also has four different environments: Roka Barcelona, Marina Coastal Food, Marina Infinity Pool and Marina Pool, in 2,500 square meters, only accessible to guests or to anyone who purchases a pass from a day. But if what you are looking for is simply to relax while feeling the sun and the sea breeze, the terrace of the P41 cocktail bar and the Roka restaurant bar are two good options for having vermouth or having a cocktail until late at night.
