The 31st of October, known as Halloween, and the 1st of November, known as All Saints’ Day or Day of the Dead. While in Spain it is more traditional to take flowers to the cemetery with longing and sadness, in places like Mexico it is a festivity where people remember with joy those who have passed away. Celebrating life on the Day of the Dead;
Celebrate and celebrate death, being part of life, because the souls of loved ones are still connected to their relatives and friends who remember them. And this is how in different places they make this energy vibrate. From Madrid to Barcelona, passing through Marbella, making diners travel to traditional Mexico. Celebrating life on the Day of the Dead, showing respect in front of the altars, to the rhythm of the music, in the same way that Miguel sang to his great-grandmother Coco to remind her.
Five times more fun at Barcelona Skyfall
We start the scariest week of the year with different events. The Skyfall of Barcelona is presented with Halloweek, five days with five parties and special and different themes. Offering its visitors five varieties of gastronomy from different restaurants and diversity in its cocktails. The five restaurants participating from today day 27 until day 31 are Jardinet d’Aribau, Alquimia Barcelona, Shiaadi, Skyfall and El Pinche Jerry.
The 360º views of Barcelona’s Skyfall are another element that allows diners to enjoy the good atmosphere, the party and the charm of Barcelona from above.
Throughout the five days, the offer varies in gastronomy, cocktails and ambience. Diners will be able to enter a world where dry law forbids them to drink, where clowns are not meant to make you laugh, the dark side of Japan, be trapped by the Kraken or celebrate Day of the Dead Mexican-style. All this at the Cocktail Club, watching the charm of Barcelona from the top. Enjoy the party until 05.00 in the morning, tasting cocktails from Inclan, Somnia or Bad Company;
Address: Avinguda de la Granvia de l’Hospitalet, 144, L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona
MR Porter Barcelona goes up in flames in the style of Burning Man
For these dates, at the end of October, the MR Porter Barcelona restaurant returns with the Burning Hell theme, an adaptation of the renowned Nevada festival, Burning Man. In the most American Halloween style, you can go in costume. Thus inviting diners to enjoy the festivity with a gastronomic proposal to die for. The restaurant’s star dishes such as Lady Mignon, the Rib-Eye and the Bone-in filet along with filete chateaubriand with foie gras or carpaccio of courgette.
Mr Porter Barcelona offers a varied and high-class gastronomic menu. With tempting sweets such as Death by Chocolate, fondant and chocolate ice cream. Passion of Millefeuille or Basque Cheesecake.
A treat to choose from, finishing with the iconic Chocolate Explosion dessert. Adding liquid nitrogen to the cocoa sphere to create a spooky and fun smoke. You can enjoy it from 28th to 31st October. To end the night, the A night with the fox event returns to the restaurant with the best Dj’s of the venue.
Address: Carrer Rosselló, 265, Barcelona
Canopy by Hilton Madrid Castellana is influenced by Tim Burton this Halloween
On 29 October, the Z floor of the Canopy by Hilton Madrid Castellana hotel will join the Halloween show by redecorating and immersing guests in a night of fear. On this occasion, Tim Burton will be the central figure of the decoration, as his film Beetlejuice will be recreated. From the top, on the terrace you will be able to enjoy an unforgettable night with Dj’s, offering the best cocktails for the occasion;
The terrace of Canopy by Hilton Madrid Castellana is getting ready to welcome diners with a totally different atmosphere than usual. Enjoying a terrifying night and taking advantage of the still good weather outside.
There is no better element than a good cocktail to sweeten the night. The proposals offered by the hotel move away from the traditional pumpkin that houses guard next to the doors. The Poisson Cocktail, made with whisky, gold dust, lemon juice, cava and sugar. Or the Bloody Shot, reminiscent of the terrifying Bloody Mary, made with vodka, grenadine and baileys. There will also be different activities such as a make-up session. Thus, entry is totally free for those who want to enjoy a charming night;
Address: Calle Carlos Trías Bertrán, 4, Madrid
Kimpton Vividora Hotel bringing the Day of the Dead back to life
We continue with music at its best, because there is no better art that makes our skin crawl following the rhythm of the artist. For the last day of October, the Kimpton Vividora Hotel Kimpton Vividora makes the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona vibrate with a special performance by Dj Gerard Estadella. A proposal to celebrate Halloween, those who have left us and to celebrate life, because you have to enjoy it until the last breath.
For such a special night, Gerard Estadella will be the dj that will give the visitors the highest vibrations.
Uniting music and gastronomy, diners will be able to enjoy exquisite dishes recalling the traditional origins of Catalonia. Using chestnuts and sweet potatoes, something usual in these dates, as well as the typical panellets. In addition, cocktails will be waiting to be enjoyed as the last element of the evening;
Address: Carrer del Duc, 15, Barcelona
Bakan Restaurant and the great altar remembering the most beloved ones
To celebrate Day of the Dead, BakanMexican restaurant prepares its premises to set the scene to perfection. On November 1 and 2, diners will be able to enjoy the festivities before entering the restaurant. The exterior will welcome with garlands that evoke the cempasúchil flowers, those precious orange flowers that embellish the altars. Meanwhile, inside, the smell of fresh flowers and the symbols of the skulls can be appreciated in different corners and rooms.
Celebrating life on the Day of the Dead, Bakan decorates its walls as if we were in the most traditional Mexico.
As a central element in these days, the altar takes its position, paying tribute to those who enjoyed life and have passed away. Photographs of Frida Kahlo, Juan Gabriel or Cantinflas are some portraits posed among candles, water and salt. Traditional elements that connect the world of the living and the dead, always remembering them to guide us now that they are gone. In this way, Bakan will take visitors from the capital of Madrid to Mexico through its menu, its cocktails and more than 300 types of mezcal. A very authentic way to get closer to Mexican culture. And continue celebrating life on the Day of the Dead.
Address: Pl. de la Independencia, 5, Madrid
La Plage Casanis celebrating life on the day of the dead through music and cocktails
On November 1st we move to the Marbella beach where La Plage Casaniswill celebrate the Day of the Dead paying homage to the Mexican essence. The altar full of flowers will welcome diners, while Dj’s Jordi Ruz and Anton Bodnar will vibrate the atmosphere through music. Marking such a special day during the year, and uniting the Mexican roots, the products of those lands will be enjoyed.
The best cocktails along with two great DJ’s on the beaches of Marbella will make visitors enjoy a family day full of nostalgia.
From marigold mule, pan de muertos, paloma roja and habanero and mole old fashioned. In addition to the dishes made at the Beach Club. All this, without forgetting the best drinks from Tequila Patrón. On the other hand, the little ones can also enjoy, since it is still a family celebration. And the make-up team will paint their faces to keep the party going;
Address: Urb. Golden Beach s/n, Playa Real de Zaragoza, Elviria, Marbella, Spain
Images provided by the restaurants mentioned.
