New Year's Eve and New Year in Barcelona
You might think that all inhabitants of Barcelona gather on the streets and places in order to await the turn of the year. A very important tradition: At 12pm sharp the church bells ring 12 times and with each chime you are supposed to eat a grape – at best on one of Barcelona's many places. This will bring you luck for the new year.
Don't look for fireworks. Except for the odd New Year rocket or firecracker there will be no action, so there is no need to climb on a hill to admire the fireworks.
Instead, a good dinner before going out is recommended. People like to go to discos, bars and clubs; little pubs are popular as well.