Weddings, weddings everywhere. And bachelorette party! You will agree with my servant that after the break due to the pandemic, the wedding acts have returned with more force than ever. Regardless of the time of year in which we find ourselves, more and more friends, acquaintances, co-workers or family members break the news to you and with it come endless preparations beyond the big date. Proposal, pre-wedding, wardrobe choice, gift and of course, the farewell!
That experiment known as a 'bachelorette party' –or a bachelor in the masculine version– where behind were the stripper, the girls in a limousine with a bottle of champagne in hand and the great drunkenness of 'if I've seen you I don't remember' that marked us so much American movies in the style My best friend's wedding, Hangover or One night out of control.
Views from the roof of the Círculo de Bellas Artes.
The time has come to claim the celebration of the end of single life with pleasure; in short, with a bit of Traveler inspiration. First step before getting started? Organize a plan or getaway that fits the needs and preferences of the friend in question.
We propose the following destinations so that you can choose the one that best suits her, in case you are crying out for help in the form of ideas! From Logroño to Cádiz, passing through Valencia or Porto. Tell me what your friend is like and I'll tell you where to host her bachelorette party. The getaway promises not to disappoint. Word!
FOR THE MOST URBAN: MADRID
“When you arrive in Madrid you will understand what we tell you in the new issue of Condé Nast Traveler Spain, what it said Hemingway that at first glance it may not be the most beautiful, but after a while you will believe that it is the most beautiful city in the world”, wrote David Moralejo, Head of Editorial Content of Condé Nast Traveler Spain, in issue 151 launched last spring where we celebrated the 15th anniversary of the magazine.
And how right those lines are. That is why it heads this selection of destinations, because we cannot think of a better excuse than to start with it, with the city that does not sleep and that has it all.
We propose you marathon days where there is no lack tourism, fashion, gastronomy and nightlife. Because in a weekend you can burn Madrid in a big way. And what remains to be done? Madrid will always be there to burn it again.
Homemade food and top quality product.
Lovers of coffee and breakfast can start the morning at Acid Bakehouse (Magdalene, 27), Drink coffee (Palm, 49), Liking Coffee (Ambassadors, 14) or the pastry Motteau (San Pedro Street, 9). Continue shopping for wow concept, a space of more than 5,500 square meters where the digital and the physical go hand in hand in a new form of consumption; approach the newly opened and luxurious Canalejas Gallery; or drop by the largest Zara store in the world guarded by him Hotel Riu Plaza of Spain. For the Madrid of views, there is nothing like going up to the most sought-after rooftops in the capital, such as that of the RIU (Grand Via, 84), lizard eater (Gran Vía, 21) or the Circle of Fine Arts with its almost 360º panoramic view (Alcalá, 42).
At lunch or dinner, the gastronomic offer of the capital caters for all tastes and needs. Some of our favorites to go with your friends? Terracotta (Velazquez Street, 80), cheap (Alcalá street, 55) themonstreak (Alonso Cano street, 53), Isabella House (Puigcerda street, 4) or Santancha (Santa Engracia Street, 41). Cocktails are provided by salmon guru (Echegaray Street, 21), Macera Workshop-Bar (San Mateo Street, 21) or little angel (Queen Street, 4),
And to continue with the Madrid night? You'll always have a killer time malasana club (San Vicente Ferrer Street, 23), 8ymedio Club (Barceló street, 11), Panda Club (Hernani Street, 75) or puri stockings (Tirso de Molina square, 1).
Seville April Fair.
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE THE MOST SALT SHAKERS: THE FAIRS AND CITIES OF THE SOUTH
Since the arrival of Holy Week in the month of April until the beginning of September, they are happening all over Andalusia the fairs of each locality at the blow of booths, music, dances, gastronomy and attractions.
Known internationally, the fairs are postulated as the perfect excuse to the farewells whose weddings are celebrated in summer or autumn; and for brides who prefer daytime parties, dressing in regional costumes and mixing with the native essence of each place. And by the way if they are passionate from the south, its rebujito, its people, its accent and its salt shaker, better than better!
Some of the most recommended fairs to go to for a bachelorette party? The April Fair in Seville, the Cordoba Fair held at the end of May the August Fair in Malaga, the Jerez de la Frontera Horse Fair in early May and the Almeria Fair from the second half of August. Guaranteed success and weekend full of anecdotes!
Laurel Street, Logroño.
FOR THE HEDONIST: LOGROÑO
Before starting to sell this fascinating city, you should know that for some time now, many locals have put input limitations to people who visit Logroño on the occasion of a farewell. To do this, you must bear in mind that in some places such as restaurants, bars or wineries it is not allowed to enter disguised and of course, you should always enjoy from respect, civility and consideration.
Once this has been explained, the capital of La Rioja presents itself as the perfect opportunity for that friend who refuses the usual night party and who is more into quiet day plans savoring hedonism.
For this we propose a visit with tasting to some of the wineries that live in the surroundings such as that of Marquis of Riscal, the Hacienda Lopez de Haro, the Ysios Winery wave Rioja Vega Winery with exquisite attention.
Marquis of Riscal.
At the time of eating Logroño? Skewers, skewers and more skewers! For this we will have to go to the mecca of gastronomy, to the laurel street and its surroundings where the bars follow each other one next to the other with different specialty pinchos. What the one with mushrooms and prawns Soriano's Bar (Laurel's Journey, 2), the marriage of anchovies with fried green pepper black and white (Laurel Crossing,1) or the foie skewer laurel lyrics (Laurel, 22).
If the party knocks on the door, you will find it very close. Go to the Breton de los Herreros street and its surroundings. To close the weekend, on Sunday there is the option of making an excursion to one of the charming towns near Logroño such as The guard, Calahorra, Ezcaray either Haro.
Cala Comte, Ibiza.
FOR THE PARTY GIRL: IBIZA
The cradle of farewells par excellence is found in Ibiza. The Balearic island can boast of having two faces: side A is the quiet one, that of the coves, farmhouses and scandalous gastronomy, which we like to repeat so much summer after summer; while the b-side, exemplifies the wild nights, beach clubs everywhere, clubbing until dawn and hotels where neon is the order of the day.
It was from the 70s when the first nightclubs began to emerge on the island, being from the 80s when the Balearic island became an international and national pilgrimage destination in search of the best summer parties. And over the years it has never ceased to be. After the stoppage of the pandemic, our desire to dance until the sun comes up are increasingly palpable, and those of the bride too!
Nothing like the nights in Pacha, Ushuaïa, Chinese Club either Amnesia. And for the day? let us fall for Nassau Beach Club (Ctra. de Platja d'en Bossa, s/n) and by the mythical Coffee of the Sea (Calle Vara de Rey, 27), famous for having one of the most popular sunsets on the entire island!
Port.
FOR THE TRAVELER: PORTO
The city that saw the birth of the rest of Portugal is postulated as the perfect destination for that girlfriend who does not hesitate to take a flight, train or boat to the minimum of change and her suitcase is almost a walking being of the life that she gives it. For this, we propose a 100% recommended trip and what is better, economical!
48 hours will be more than enough for that first contact with the best of Port. Her infarct slopes, her francesinhas , its cream cakes, its beautiful buildings of tiles blue like San Bento Station, the obligatory photographs from some of its viewpoints or the sunsets over the colored houses of the old town.
The essentials at the bachelorette party? The free tours leaving every morning from Clerigos Tower to have basic notions of the city; a meal with the best of Portuguese gastronomy, for example in To Tasquinha (Rua do Carmo 23, 4050-164) or on the terrace of Petisquería Voltaira (Rua Afonso Martins Alho 109); or the wines at nightfall in some of the many wineries of Vilanova de Gaia.
The night begins with a cocktail at The Royal Cocktail Club (rua da Fábrica, 105) and continues in any of the premises that follow one another side by side in Paris Gallery and its surroundings. Music of all styles, good atmosphere, party and many more stag/hen party groups to meet!
The Balm, Belmonte.
FOR THE MOST PEACEFUL: AN INTERIOR RURAL HOUSE
You don't have to go far to be happy. Nothing like take the car, travel kilometers towards the interior and enjoy with your soul friends a weekend where calm, nature, disconnection and rest are the order of the day.
A boutique hotel, a country house with charm, a rural apartment, Call it whatever you want! This option is ideal for the quietest friend, for whom with a little wine, a cheese board and the best company, she already has the perfect plan set up. To resemble a farewell, you can organize games, do excursions to the nearest town, book a visit to a winery or some outdoor activity in contact with the Rural environment. The bride will be delighted and the friends will be very, very relaxed!
The Barracks of the Sea, Chiclana de la Frontera.
FOR THE MOST ALTERNATIVE: 'ROAD TRIP' THROUGH CÁDIZ
Summer. Car. Friends. And all the Cadiz coast To go. Doesn't sound bad, does it? We propose an infallible summer plan to visit from Tarifa to Cádiz or vice versa. The order of the factors -this time- does not alter the final result!
The beaches that you cannot miss? the of Valdevaqueros Beach in Tarifa for kitesurf lovers, Bologna with its crystal clear waters whenever the weather is good, Mecca pipes with its alternative environment, the Calas de Roche in Border Conil with its privacy and charm, the Zahora Beach with its magical sunset or the La Caleta Beach with their little boats rocking to the sound of the waves in full Cadiz old town.
And the gastronomic stops with a visit to the corresponding town or city? Some of our favorites are the lola in rate (C. Guzman the Good, 5), The Sea Barracks in Chiclana de la Frontera (C/Descent from the Torre del Puerco s/n), the camper in Barbados (Av. Constitución, Local 5 C), Chalk Uncle Tavern in the Barrio de la Viña in Cádiz (Pl. Chalk Uncle, 12), The Garden of the Caliph in Vejer de la Frontera (Pl. of Spain, 12) or The candle in Cadiz (C. Feduchy, 3).
The Diva, Valencia.
FOR THOSE WHO WANT IT ALL: VALENCIA
And when we say everything, it is everything. A stone's throw from other large cities such as Madrid or Barcelona, the city of Túria is postulated as the perfect destination to travel with friends and have a full weekend of tourism, gastronomy, party and beach.
With a historic center that can be explored on foot in a day, we suggest a morning to feed your mind by visiting some of the best-known points of the city such as the Barrio del Carmen, the City of Arts and Sciences, the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, the Jardín del Túria or the Valencia Cathedral. In the evening, the beach area will become our great ally with proposals such as the ice factory (C. of Pavia, 37), Mercabanyal (225 Eugenia Viñes Street) or Chiringuito El Ocho (La Patacona area, Alboraya) where you can have a drink, enjoy the atmosphere with background music and, above all, the company!
For the night the combo of dinner + party bears our name. options like The diva (Sorní street, 42,) or Somersault Welcome to Bali (Gran Via del Marqués del Túria, 59), after dinner they turn up the music so we don't have to move from the spot at the moment of making way for the drinks. The plan is irresistible!
You know, the next time you have to organize a bachelorette party… homework will be more than done!
Valencia.