Fun and entertainment Spain

Despite the fact that it appears to be derelict, this establishment attracts tourists and locals alike. Its dusty shelves and tattered ceiling transport you to a 19th-century bohemian bar that had its heyday when it was frequented by Hemingway and Picasso. If you're still not convinced, you'll feel much more comfortable after drinking a glass of absinthe, the house specialty! Will the "green fairy" bring out the artist in you?

Perfect for a night out with friends if you're looking for something different in the downtown area. This warm and welcoming establishment offers a menu full of Mexican dishes to accompany different cocktails. Among the specialties, try the fried green tomatoes, the Nachos con todo or the delicious Margarita Burger. Finally, to liven up your evening, try their signature cocktail, the Margarita Blue, which will leave you speechless. If you're in the neighborhood on the weekend, be sure to stop by and enjoy the live music.

Opened in 1998, coffee is one of the only places to listen and see flamenco. On Sunday, the programming changes, open doors to lovers of theatre, jazz, tango, bossa… See their website.

A small bar, always very welcoming. Varied clientele.

One of Madrid's oldest taverns, as the dusty, century-old bottles in the window indicate. Inside, azulejos, authentic paintings, eight oak barrels, a pewter counter with taps dating back to 1917, and constantly refilling glasses of vermouth, the house specialty, give the place a unique atmosphere. Try the delicious white anchovies in vinegar. An ideal place to start the evening, especially when you've found a seat on the small terrace on the charming plaza de Chueca.

La Ardosa, named after the village of origin of its founder Rafael Fernández (in 1892 anyway!) on the outskirts of Toledo, cultivates its ancient and authentic appearance, with its ancestral barrels, its collection of old bottles, its glass sign above the door and its beautiful azulejos. This wonderful tavern prides itself on being the first to serve Guinness. Specialities: cod or goat cheese croquetas, or onions stuffed with tuna... A perfect way to start the evening!

Inaugurated in 2003 and located on the outskirts of the city, the beautiful auditorium of Tenerife recalls the theatre of Sydney, Australia. It was designed by the Valencian architect Santiago Calatrava, author of the sports complex of the Olympic Games in Athens in 2004. Operas are programmed there, to discover on the Web or on the spot!

It is certainly the liveliest place in Figueres. A few steps from the ramblas, this very large space occupies almost the whole block between two streets. But it has been able to arrange sub-areas, with small tables, stools around the barra, corners to meet with friends. It is appreciated first of all for its beer brewed on the premises, with a tank visible in the basement, but also for its tapas as fresh as they are multiple: oysters, prawns, croquettes, mini brochettes of tuna, salmon or cuttlefish, small empanadas, etc.. Passage recommended.

Also known as the "Casino", this "circle" is located in the former convent of the Order of Saint-Jean-de-Dieu and is one of the places often referred to by Juan Valera, a writer and politician of the th century, born in Cabra in his book Pepita Jiménez, in particular a description that remains very accurate on his patio, l'old convent cloister '. Fountain, azulejos, soft light, nothing missing and makes it a delicious place to stop taking a drink. In the summer, there are many cultural activities: Flamenco and classical music concerts for example. You will find the updated programming regularly on its site.

Located on the harbour, Jazzbah is a very popular establishment with the locals, which is usually reached after passing by La Margarete. It is a large bar with several floors and different atmospheres. Downstairs, the Jazzbah Club, with resident DJs and a stage for live concerts, a large program with renowned artists. Check it out on site or on their website. On the^1st floor, the Terrace-Chill Out, ideal for a drink with a beautiful view on the port. Private lounge area.

The specialty of this small bar located in a pedestrian alley is the fresh fruit cocktail, and more specifically, as its name deliciously suggests, the mojito. Run by a friendly French team for about twenty years now, the atmosphere is very friendly and the glasses, in addition to being the object of particular and careful attention, are well filled. Here, we don't skimp on the freshness of the ingredients, which are carefully selected each morning. When we speak of mojito here, it is indeed art.

This beautiful little bodega dates back to 1954 and still bears the name of its first owner, Mr. Quimet. In 2010, this bar was acquired by the Montero brothers, who have managed to keep the family and rustic atmosphere so appreciated by the clientele. The walls are filled with wine bottles and newspaper clippings that tell, piece by piece, the history of this bar where, in addition to a good drink, you can also eat delicious tapas of local sausages and preserves. Take your time and enjoy the fact that they are open every day.

Hidden away in a corner of the historic centre, an unexpected oasis of peace and quiet: Welcome to La Margarete! Once you open the door, you are greeted by an elegant interior room, followed by a large, beautiful, open-air garden with a unique character. Once a shoe shop, now a bar-pub, it's the ideal place to start the night, with very good cocktails. Manu and his team, apostles of the Mediterranean evening, get the crowds moving to the sound of independent music. Both romantic and festive, the establishment is suitable for everyone.

This is the fashionable place to drink a delicious vermouth with anchovies! Located in the lively street of San Lorenzo, this "gastrobar" is also a delicatessen where you can buy ham, cecina de León, local wines, homemade beer and a wide variety of canned goods. But before you make your choice, you can ask to taste the different products on sale, so that you can shop according to your preferences. On weekends, this local establishment is packed at aperitif time!

When you're by the sea, it's tempting to opt for cafés with a view of the sea, but this one is definitely worth a visit. With its superb Art Deco decor and terrace with large rattan armchairs, it's a good address to visit at various times of the day. For a gourmet break, it's the ideal place to savor homemade pastries or ice creams. In the evening, cocktails or wines accompanied by tapas will bring the day to an end in a particularly calm setting, next to the church. These are just some of the reasons why it has become a popular meeting place for many Puerto de la Cruz residents.

A name well justified for this merendero located at the end of Burriana beach, thus enjoying the most beautiful sunsets. Both merendero and beach club, the location will allow you to sit on a lounger or comfortable armchairs to enjoy various cocktails. And possibly to carry out a tapeo. If you want to be in more luxurious mode, you will choose for "Balinese", comfortable spaces surrounded by sails.

With its delightful terrace in the shade of century-old ficus trees and its Canarian kiosk design that smells good in the 1960s, this café has a Cuban feel to it and has everything to become the place to be at some point, between two visits to the city or on your way back from the beach. Depending on the time you choose, you can enjoy a smoothie, one of the many types on offer, or a very successful "barraquito especial", or some tapas. It is also the best observatory for the animation of the square.

Arguably the best flamenco show in town. Raul Ortega, the tablao's artistic director, brings intensity and soul to a show that will appeal to tourists and flamenco fans alike. You can book directly online and eat Andalusian dishes on the spot. Advance reservations are always recommended. A great way to round off your Jerez experience after a visit to the bodegas. A must-see attraction.

Newcomer on the scene flamenca of Seville, this cultural center flamenco which opened in 2012 gathers the private collection of guitars of Jose Luis Postigo, guitarist renowned. With about sixty models carried out by more the grand masters violin makers of Andalusia and having belonged to large guitarists of the style or to informed aesthetes, present themselves to us three centuries of the evolution characteristic of the instrument, of XIX^e century at our days. Each evening in two key periods, a sincere and impassioned flamenco, mixing dance, music and song with experienced artists and of very good level! Attention the places being limited, a booking is essential to witness this interior fire crackling which is flamenco, this explosion of emotions put rhythm into by palmas (blow of hands) and dry slappings of the steps on the scene.

If there is a place to come and have a drink in Córdoba, it is this one. This large lounge area, with multiple nooks and crannies for festive groups and various markets, has a superb panoramic terrace, with spectacular views of the city, the river and the Roman bridge. We sit around small tables on stools, or on Moroccan footstools inside. Be careful, it is not easy to identify the entrance, it is a very simple building hall with a very discreet logo. You take the elevator from the back and go up to the top floor.

This elegant national theatre built in the 19th century (it was inaugurated in 1856) belongs to the Ministry of Culture and devotes almost all of its repertoire to zarzuela, a genre of operetta highly prized by the people of Madrid. Since its creation, the Théâtre de la Zarzuela, like the Opéra-Comique de Paris and the Volksoper de Vienne, has been the meeting point for different generations of audiences and all lovers of Hispanic culture. You will discover all the programming on the theatre's website.

The Marula Cafe? Cañas, hard liquor and chupitos in a mess, a beautiful terrace as soon as the sunny days arrive, live concerts and DJs until the early morning (and every day) and a high quality programming, devoted in particular to black, soul and funk music... This is the recipe for this multi-faceted club, which also operates in Barcelona and has been a fixture in Madrid for decades. This den of thirty-year-olds partying in the capital also offers excellent mojitos. A must in La Latina.

Facing the Zorrotzaurre peninsula, this trendy bar has the most pleasant terrace in Bilbao. And for good reason: it is literally placed on the river, like a glass cube on stilts. Managed by the Bilbao Yacht Club, the bar has its own pier, which is the height of chic! Its excellent cocktails and live music program attract a young and trendy clientele. The place is particularly popular on weekends at vermut time, at the stroke of noon. A privileged spot for an aperitif or a cocktail!

Designed by the architect José María García de Paredes, this modern auditorium was inaugurated in 1988. Since then, it has been the headquarters of the National Orchestra of Spain and mainly offers classical music concerts (of high quality). It has a room for symphonic music and a semi-circular room for chamber music (with a capacity of 2,324 and 692 spaces respectively). Complete programming on the website.

Definitely seventies, this vintage café serves smoothies, cocktails and beers (there's even a gluten-free one) on formica tables. Comfortably seated in armchairs, you can listen to retro music while enjoying the trendy and boozy atmosphere and take advantage of the wifi. In the evening, a thirty-year-old clientele invades the premises to have a drink (or more) in the downstairs room, while at the end of the morning they come to enjoy the excellent brunch (eggs Bénédicte, salmon, fruit, yoghurt with muesli, etc.).

Here is a resolutely brilliant and very famous establishment of the capital! Behind the heavy armoured door and the thick red velvet curtains is a club unlike any other, where the atmosphere of 1930s Berlin cabarets comes alive every night of the week. On weekends, we come to drink a very good cocktail and to dance in good company. This somewhat secret and clandestine atmosphere makes it an original place to discover at least once during your stay. Numerous theme evenings are also on the programme.

For a warm and informal aperitif with friends, the "corner" is the ideal address. A well-known address in the whole neighbourhood. It is therefore very often crowded, and that's a good sign! One crosses there the youth of Malasaña, taking a caña while eating some tacos on one of the small tables or outside on the terrace, one always makes one or two sympathetic meetings while waiting for his order at the bar and one leaves inevitably with the smile to continue his evening. In short, the ideal address to warm up, we tell you!

Since 1929, this neoclassical restaurant-café has been offering an elegant place to relax to those who visit. You can visit at any time of the day: you will always find what you are looking for. Invite your partner to have breakfast on the terrace and try their famous hot chocolate, accompanied by churros, which are a hit. Later in the day, it's the perfect setting for a good whiskey. If you want to spend a pleasant afternoon, ask about their literary meetings or musical performances.

This beautiful place with its 15th century Nasrid architecture is the right setting to enjoy a flamenco show and a good meal. Representing the historical heritage of flamenco since 1970, the address seeks to preserve this art as naturally as possible. Great dancers, guitarists and singers perform here, so be sure to check the schedule if you don't want to miss them. The restaurant offers more than 44 dishes including paellas, vegetarian and vegan options, which you can accompany with a delicious sangria.

The bar-restaurant offers a rich American cuisine, in a cosmopolitan atmosphere and an electric guitars decor and a rock star portraits. The multitude of TV screens arranged in height can see the concerts of different artists. It is also possible to settle on the terrace surrounded by shrubs and visit their clothing shop at the entrance.

Drinking of panther milk directly to the udder? You don't dream, the Tiger's dévergondés clients are doing this in a nutty and buzzing atmosphere. The udder is false of course, and the panther milk gets closer to an alcoholic beverage whose recipe is kept secret, but the idea alone is a challenge! You will feel in the hunter's lair, stared with wild boar heads. We love this bar to warm up before the Madrid noche! Crowded, you will have trouble having a place… But stay close to the bar to enjoy free tapas!

In this temple of tablaos, located in the "Poble Espanyol" (the Spanish village), you will live a completely authentic flamenco experience. Built as a tribute to the mythical Carmen Amaya, you'll enjoy traditional Spanish cuisine while watching a breathtaking flamenco dance performance by professional musicians, singers and dancers. Smart tip: before dinner, take a stroll through the Poble Espanyol, which will allow you to get to know the richness and diversity of the country's typical architecture.

The former Royal Stables of the horse-loving King Filipe II, dating back to the ^16th century, have naturally been transformed into the International Horse Center, presenting the purebred Spanish equestrian show "Pasión y Duende del Caballo Andaluz", to be seen to appreciate the Andalusian pas accompanied by flamenco! Beauty, intelligence and nobility are the words most often used to describe the animals in action during this ballet, which can be completed, why not, at the Yeguada Almuraza (www.yeguadaalmuzara.com), a stud farm some ten kilometers from Cordoba, on the way to Palma del Rio. A great bargain if you don't go to Jerez to visit its Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art during your trip.

Here is an ambitious project that was born in 2012. L'Ocaña has seen things in a big way: it is a café with a terrace, a restaurant and a club all in one. From this place, located under the arcades of the Plaça Reial, emanates a breath of freedom inherited from José Pérez Ocaña. In the years following the dictatorship, this Barcelona painter had indeed claimed the rights of homosexuals. It was not uncommon to see him walking around dressed as a Sevillian, with a fan in his hand. In the same spirit, the extravagance is always in order at this address.

This small bar is located a few steps from the Giralda and has an intimate and cosy atmosphere and a modern decor with purple touches. The views from the small terrace are beautiful. It is a good place to go for an aperitif before dinner or to enjoy a cocktail at the end of the evening. The staff is smiling and caring and the atmosphere is definitely friendly thanks to the brothers Lorenzo and José who will be happy to introduce you to their craft cocktail menu. To be tested.

At the arrival of the beautiful days, here is the spot not to be missed for a drink in the evening. Located on the roof of the Azkuna Zentroa cultural centre, this rooftop bar attracts a trendy clientele who come to sip a cocktail against a backdrop of lounge music. The terrace depends on the Yandiola restaurant, a good table with modern cuisine located inside the cultural centre, but it can be accessed completely independently. In addition to its chill-out atmosphere conducive to encounters, you will also appreciate its pleasant views, especially on the dome of the building.

Before the inauguration of Rafael Moneo's modern Kursaal at the end of the 1990s, a Belle Epoque building occupied this privileged location facing the ocean. Inaugurated in 1921, the Gran Kursaal casino closed its doors only three years later, in 1924, when the gambling ban was decreed. Today, the Kursaal Casino occupies a classic building on the Parte Vieja, whose decoration pays homage to the Belle Epoque of San Sebastián. On 4 levels, it hosts a restaurant, games rooms, slot machines..

This café, hidden in the middle of a lush forest, opens its doors to anyone who finds their way there and wants to experience a magical change of scenery. Expect to see a few fairies among the giant trees that stand next to the tables! After visiting the wax museum, stop by for a coffee break or a burger. In the evening, feel free to order some delicious tapas while watching the firmament. To the sounds of the forest, you will be carried away in a real fairy tale. One of the most original addresses.

One of the two "in" places in Sant Antoni to admire the sunsets. Attended by people of all ages, this café is famous for its terrace facing the sea. But without a doubt, the world fame of this bar is linked to the music produced on the premises, in a soft house atmosphere with a new age tendency, with decibels almost equal to those of the boxes. Their compilations are distributed all over Europe. The very original decoration, blue and pink with clouds, gives the illusion of being in a dream or in a huge meringue.

Dry Martini opens to international cocktails. In an English style, this cocktail bar, known as one of the best, offers many drinks, with or without alcohol. The menu presents eccentric cocktails, some innovations, without forgetting the great classics, like the Collins or the White Russian. Of course, it is the ideal place to sip a Dry Martini, but you can also try some fruit Martinis. If you are hungry, order some tapas, like croquetas, guacamole or some oysters from Normandy.

The most emblematic club in Ibiza since its opening in 1973, when it advocated the free expression of the hippie movement and hedonists of all kinds. The Pasha consists of several rooms, not forgetting the terrace, which enjoys a pleasant view and slightly quieter decibels. One of the evenings not to be missed: the Flower Power. Rock, soul and disco music from the 1960's to 1980's, flowers to the ear, recreate the peace and love atmosphere that was the breeding ground for the birth of the club. Many events in season!

It is one of the historical landmarks of the village, which celebrated its eightieth anniversary in 2015. You can come and have breakfast almost with your feet in the water, and in front of the Cucurucucuc, the small cone-shaped rock that has become the emblem of Cadaqués. The croissants are a little expensive but delicious. Later, but there is not really an hour, you can also come and taste the speciality of the fishermen of the region, the cremat: cane alcohol, coffee and sugar flambé that you will want to accompany with some tapas.

In 1960, Joan Rosselló created the Jamboree, the club where "the tribes meet", according to the Zulu origin of the name chosen. This music bar, located in Plaça Reial, has become emblematic thanks to the jazz legends who have played there: Bill Coleman, Chet Baker, Lou Bennet, Kenny Clarke and Dexter Gordon, among others. Names that make you dream! Currently, jazz concerts are organized every night, then funk, fusion, folk, etc., to dance until the end of the night. This club, with its stone vaults, is a real institution in Barcelona.

For those who want to dance to exhaustion and make the most of the night, this club presents the perfect basement for a crazy nightlife! You'll find electronic, techno, hip-hop, reggaeton, R&B and more. The incredible work of local and international DJs performing here resonates and vibrates off the walls, amidst a light show that will blow your mind. Get your energy up before you go! You'll find the event calendar online to attend the beat of your choice.