Monday, March 1, 2010

2010: BARCELONA NIGHT LIFE



As many people are aware of, students studying abroad in Barcelona always manage to get themselves connected to the one and only Kike to help them determine their plans each night. The nightlife in Barcelona is unlike anything I have experienced. First, the aspect of the nightlife that I enjoy most is the location of many of the cities largest nightclubs. For example, Opium, Shoko, and Catwalk are three clubs located in one of the most beautiful locations. I feel lucky to have the opportunity to attend a club that is located right on the beach where you can enjoy the peacefulness of the ocean. Opium happens to be one of my favorite clubs here. I really enjoy going to Opium because of its large size that allows the club to not feel too overcrowded. While these 3 clubs may be located in a special place, there are other parts of the nightlife in Barcelona that captivate my attention.

Another bar that I find very unique to the city is Dow Jones. This bar has drink prices that fluctuate in respect with the number of people ordering a drink. If a drink is in high demand the price fearfully increases, while others that are not as desirable decrease in their value. As the night progresses, bar lovers anticipate the event of a stock market crash. As the red lights beam and the sirens fire, the prices of the drinks fall and become more affordable. While the drink prices seem reasonable, I am sure there are other local bars where we could receive a drink for a much better price. This city offers a wide variety of nightlife. This small theme bar exists, while other larger overcrowded clubs such as Razzmataz exist as well. Entering into this club was extremely overwhelming. The location was easy because the cost of the cab was cheaper than most other places, however, it was nearly impossible to locate any of my friends. I found myself searching for a needle in a haystack while I was pushed and shoved by many intoxicated people. This club is endless, yet entertaining. I find that the places I enjoy most are those that are filled with many people from the CEA program. It is not that I do not like going out and experiencing the local scene, but I love to be where my friends are. Other unique bars include Chupitos wild fire and Viking shots and Pippermans that serve drinks large enough to swim in.

I feel very lucky to have the opportunity to experience the nightlife here in Barcelona. People from all over the world are envious of the spectacular clubs this city has to offer. I am surprised by the early morning hours people choose to stay out here as a result of the late start the city has. In general, there is a diversity in the types of bars and clubs the city offers and that is something I enjoy. No matter what type of mood I am in there is always a place for me to go.

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