Under the new regulations, alcohol is prohibited from being sold in late-night stores. Any store caught selling alcohol between the hours of 9.30pm and 8am face fines of up to €600,000 or risk being closed down for three years.
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That means the “last call for alcohol” is at 02:30 and everybody should be out by 03:00. On Fridays and Saturdays, as well as days before a día festivo (public holiday), an extra half an hour is allowed. Discos or “nite clubs” can stay open till 6am.
In general the working day in Spain is split into two halves, the day commences at 9am until 2pm and 5pm to 8pm, with the famous “siesta” in between. Like elsewhere in Europe, the working week runs from Monday to Friday, except in hospitality and retail (see below).
Buying Alcohol Past 11:00pmBefore 11 you can pick up alcoholic drinks wherever you want but afterwards the shops will be closed. So, make sure you pick up all your necessities for the night to come earlier in the day!
The “Movida” in Spain (between about midnight and about 4 am) If you're a night owl, this is when you'll find the maximum opportunity for partying. Here are a few ideas to guide you when you set out to enjoy Spain's “movida” in any of the top cities for nightlife.
Is it safe to walk alone in Barcelona at night? Stay in well-lit areas: When walking around Barcelona at night, it is best to stay in well-lit areas and avoid dark alleys. Don't carry large amounts of cash: It is best to avoid carrying large amounts of cash with you as it can make you a target for pickpockets.
Useful information for nightlife: Remember that nightlife starts at around 10 pm for bars, midnight or 1 am for discos. The bars close around 2:00 on weekdays and 3:00 on weekends. Clubs and discos open around midnight and rarely close before 6 or 7 in the morning ... ;-) Check our page Barcelona Nightlife for tickets.
Tipping in Spain works differently: The customer actually has the option to not leave any tip at all. However, restaurants expect a 10% tip on each bill—although it's not a formal rule, and that percentage is much lower than tipping practices in other countries.