The 30 best plans to celebrate Valentine's Day for all budgets

We already see how people go out into the streets to buy flowers and Valentine's chocolates. One of the most beautiful days of the year is approaching that pays homage to all lovers in the world: Valentine's Day. 🥰

You know what romantic plans for Valentine's Day are you going to do with your partner this year? Not yet?

Don't panic, in Hispania, escuela de español we make you this guide on the 30 best plans to celebrate Valentine's Day… for all budgets 💸😁

So no matter your economic situation, we are going to give you very interesting ideas to do original couple plans and superromantic. ????

Before we begin, we will briefly explain where the valentine story y who was valentine

Valentine was a XNUMXrd century priest in the old Roman empire. Emperor Claudius II, the Gothic, forbade young people to marry during much of his tenure.

Why did he do such a thing? He said that they were stronger and braver soldiers that way. Our priest Valentin thought that this law was very cruel and secretly married young lovers.

Finally, the emperor discovered him, imprisoned him and had him executed on February 14, 270. What a tragic end poor Valentine had.

However, his name went down in history around the world and left a beautiful legacy: «Valentine's Day».

¿When is Valentine's Day? is celebrated on 14 February, just the day he died.

Now you know Where does Valentine's Day come from and its origin?.

It's time to talk about the 30 top ideas for Valentine's Day!

Romantic dinner and night in a luxury hotel

We start this list of romantic valentines ideas first with ten valentine plans more luxurious.

Having a romantic dinner and spend the night in a luxury hotel it is a classic. In fact, it might be Valentine's Day gift more common. 

There must be a reason. Enjoying an exquisite dinner in a sophisticated restaurant always turns out well.

If the table is decked out with candles and valentine roses, the plan will be much more romantic.

Are you in Spain and don't know which restaurant to take your partner to on Valentine's Day? These are some of the most romantic restaurants in Spain:

• Terracotta (Madrid).
• Gala (Barcelona).
• Ozama House (Seville).
• Tower of Sande (Cáceres).
• Botanical (Palma de Mallorca).
• The Salita (Valencia).

Each restaurant offers a different menu on Valentine's Day and has its particular decoration. Some offer wonderful views of the historic center or a natural environment.

For example, the restaurant Salita It is located in the Ruzafa neighborhood of Valencia, in the historic center. 

You will surely be dazzled by the fact that a forest of chamomile hangs from the ceiling of the main dining room. Also, the food is delicious.

And what about the hotels for Valentine's Day?

We also have some recommendations for you. 

• El hotel the bobadilla in Granada it includes a carriage ride around the estate where it is located, a Balinese bed in the pool, a private spa... you can even get married in the hotel chapel!
• El hotel W Barcelona It is one of the most avant-garde in the entire country. If you are looking for luxury and a modern aesthetic with views of the Barcelona coast, you will love this hotel on Valentine's Day.
• If you prefer to stay in the middle of the mountain, the Hotel Land of water in Asturias is one of the best places to go on valentines. It has an alpine spa and beautiful views of the Redes Natural Park.
• If, on the other hand, you and your partner are inveterate urbanites, one of the best themed hotels for Valentine's Day is right in the center of Madrid: the Urban Hotel.
• Live in Valencia? Here you will also find very romantic hotels for valentine's day. One of the most luxurious is Hospes Palau de la Mar. 

In this XNUMXth-century building there is a huge spa with massage rooms, a Turkish bath and a hot tub. 

The food served in their restaurant is usually fresh fish and other local dishes. If you are in Valencia and you don't know where to go on valentines, this can be a great option.

get married in vegas

How many movies have been made about incredible weddings in vegas? get married in vegas It doesn't just happen in the movies, you can do it too!

Elvis Presley and his girlfriend Priscilla They were married in Las Vegas on May 1, 1967. Since then thousands of people around the world have traveled to sin City to feel like the king of rock. 

Weddings in Las Vegas are more common than people think. Did you know that every year more than 120.000 couples get married In this city?

Valentine's and New Year's dates are the most requested.

Believe it or not, getting married in Las Vegas doesn't have to be one of the valentines gifts more expensive. The price will depend on how luxurious you want your wedding to be.

The cost will not be very high if you get married in a simple chapel (there are hundreds throughout the city), with little decoration and a novice photographer. 

To all this, we should add the ticket plane, which leaves Spain for about 700 – 1.000 euros round trip.

On the other hand, the wedding will be very expensive if you want a elvis double officiate the ceremony in Valley of Fire, have one of the best photographers in the city do the report for you, and that you will be transported to the hotel in a limousine... or in a helicopter!

In Las Vegas everything is possible and you can customize your wedding to your liking. Ideas for February 14 most bizarre things you have can come true.

A travel to Paris

Do you love to travel, but Las Vegas is too overwhelming for you? Haven't you thought about making a romantic trip to paris?

You know, Paris is considered as "The city of love". 

If your partner has not yet set foot in the French capital, visiting it in the week of February 14 can be a good valentines gift for her or for him.

Many travel agency They organize trips for valentine in Paris with hotel, excursions and special activities included such as attending a spectacular cabaret.

Have you always dreamed of having a romantic dinner on a boat crossing Paris on the Seine River? 

If so, definitely Paris should be the destination of your next valentine's getaway.

Rural house and hiking

In the first valentine gift ideas We have talked about hotels. 

However, many people prefer to rent a country house to spend a few days alone and surrounded by nature.

In Spain there are many rural houses that offer an evening valentine's special.

As always, we have investigated and we give you some recommendations to give you an idea. 😊

• The House of the Hillock 

This rural house is located in the Sierra de Gredos, in Ávila. It is famous for offering one of the best accommodations to see the starry nights. It has monitors specialized in astronomy and its own astronomical observatory.

• Rural Houses Ordesa

Located in the Ordesa National Park, in the Aragonese Pyrenees, these rural houses are the delight of the most adventurous. Here you will find sports of all kinds such as skiing, hiking, canyoning, horse riding or mountain bike routes.

• The Baides Wagon

This rural house in the northern mountains of Guadalajara has seemed very curious to us. It turns out that the houses are train carriages that were made in the 60s and 70s. There is also accommodation recreated as a train station and a railway museum. It can be one of the original valentine plans, don't you think?

These are some of the rural houses that have caught our attention the most, but there are many more.

If you like this idea like plan for Valentine's Day, we encourage you to investigate and find your favorite 😉

Accommodation in a winery and wine tasting

Are you and your partner lovers of good wine? Do you love to see the whole process of its preparation and conservation?

In this case, one of the original Valentine's gifts it can be spending the night in a hotel next to a winery. 

For example, near Valencia is SAÓ, which offers a room premium with all meals included and a visit to the Vall d'Albaida winery with Wine tasting.

Does it seem interesting? There are many Valentine's plans in Valencia and its surroundings. This city is perfect for lovers!

Tasting menu at a Michelin-starred restaurant

Maybe wine is not your thing? you are more than eating! 😁

Valentine's Day is a very special day. why not make one dinner on valentines in a restaurant with Michelin star?

Ok, we know that it might be out of budget… but there are many valentines deals what are you offering tasting menus in some of these restaurants. 

Don't know what Michelin stars are? These stars are given to restaurants that cook top quality dishes and that innovate in flavors.

Spain ranks fifth of countries with the most Michelin stars with 226.

The communities that have the most Michelin stars in Spain are Catalonia, the Basque Country, the Community of Madrid and the Valencian Communityiana. 👏

Balloon ride to enjoy the views

The previous plans do not convince you and you still do not know what to give on valentines to your partner? 

Okay, we propose a plan that will surprise you: celebrate Valentine's Day from the air. 

The balloon rides have increased their popularity on these dates in recent years. 

And it is to enjoy some beautiful overhead views of your partner's favorite landscape can be the most romantic detail you can give him.

Segovia It is one of the provinces where this activity is most carried out on February 14. It seems that the segovianyou don't have vertigo!

Route a caballo

Perhaps you’re thinking: "Air balloon ride? Not dreaming of it!"

We understand, you prefer to be close to the ground. Why not make a relaxed horse trail en this valentine?

There are companies that organize horseback rides through nature, going through some beautiful places, and ending with cava and valentine candy.

If you like horses and nature, we can't think of a better plan. Furthermore, it is considered as one of the cheap valentines plans, compared to the previous ones.

Skiing in a ski resort

“It was a sunny winter day. You went to spend the weekend in the mountains to ski with your friends. When you were going down the fastest track, you collided with a guy and you fell to the ground. you, llena Out of rage, you headed towards him to yell at him and curse him. But as soon as you saw his face and heard his voice, you fell in love with him. He wanted to invite you to eat and that's where your story began...»

Is that how you met? then you know what to do on february 14… Relive this magical moment in a ski resort! 😁

Well, we know that the story seems like something out of a movie and surely you and your partner did not meet like that, what a pity! 

Likewise, if you like this sport, we think that to go skiing can be one of the best valentines gifts.

Also, February is one of the most preferable months to ski. Almost all the snowfall has already fallen and the temperature is no longer so cold.

If to an exciting day of skiing we add a romantic dinner we will have a valentine pack round. what more can we ask for?

In Spain there are many ski resorts. The best rated are:

• Baqueira-Beret (Lleida).
• Sierra Nevada (Grenada).
• Candanchú, Formigal and Astún (Aragonese Pyrenees).
• La Masella (Girona).

If you live in Valencia, the closest ones are Javalambre and Valdelinares, in Teruel.

Sail on a sailboat and dinner

We have already seen many Valentine's plans for couples: 

Balloon trips, activities in the mountains, horseback riding, luxury hotels, exquisite dinners... but if what you like is the sea, the best plan for Valentine's Day es sailboat sail.

They are in many places. One of the most common in the Mediterranean Sea is the one that goes to the Balearic Islands, passing through the paradisiacal waters of Ibiza and Formentera.

Get ready, cabin boys in love... The ship is about to set sail! ⛵

Music concert

the next ten things to do on valentines They do not require a large expenditure of money. If you don't feel like spending so much money all at once, you are cheap ideas for valentines they will interest you

The first thing we advise you is to take your partner to a music concert of a singer or group that you like.

Investigate if that singer or group is going to tour in your city or nearby, it is possible that right on Valentine's week there are not many concerts, so you will have to look carefully.

But surely all the hours of searching are worth it just to see the face of emotion of your partner at the time of receiving the tickets. 😍

enjoy a musical

Do you like the idea of ​​going to a music concert but haven't found one that interests you? It's okay, you can always go to a musical.

Today there are hilarious musicals that offer a top quality entertainment from minute one to the end.

There are many musicals available this year to brighten our hearts on Valentine's Day. 

The Spanish city best known for its excellent musicals is Madrid. Many couples on valentine's day They travel to Madrid to enjoy one of its spectacular musicals. Here you will find all types: 

• For lovers of music from the 80s: We will Rock You, Whitney...
• For those who have children and enjoy fantasy tales: The Neverending Story, The Lion King, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory...
• For those who enjoy the classics: mamma mia!, Grease, Singing in the Rain...

Choose your favorite musical and do one of the personalized valentines gifts more spectacular.

museum day

What made you fall in love with your partner was how educated he was? whatWhat do they do on Valentine's Day? intellectual people? Well, they go to the museums, Clear!

Surely there are many museums in your city that you have not seen yet. Take the opportunity to visit them on February 14, you have no excuses!

Have you just arrived in Valencia and don't know What museums are there in Valencia?? 

We recommend some:

• Museum of Fine Arts of Valencia

It is the second largest art gallery in Spain. It has works from the XNUMXth to the XNUMXth centuries, including rooms dedicated to Sorolla and Goya. Free entrance!

• IVAM (Valencia Instituteianor Modern Art)

It is one of the largest museums in the entire Valencian Community.ianto. Valued as one of the best contemporary art museums in all of Europe, it has around 12.000 works by Spanish and international artists.

• National Museum of Ceramics

Located in the impressive Palace of the Marqués de Dos Aguas, the museum has the largest national collection of ceramics from the XNUMXth century to the present day.

• Fallas Museum

In this museum you will learn everything about the best festivals in the world: the Fallas of Valencia. ????

you'll see all the indultats ninots since 1934, the figures that have been saved from the flames. you will also learn how Fallas are built today and how the techniques for making them have evolved.

Relaxing afternoon massage and spa

We all deserve to have relaxing days. Without doing any other activity than enjoying. The places that best materialize this are the spas.

Has your partner been complaining for some time about that horrible lower back pain that won't leave you alone? 

So enjoy a happy Valentines receiving Massage and relaxing in the hot Turkish baths.

Your partner will surely thank you.

Tapas day in the city

This is one of the ideas for Valentine's Day traditional typical Spanish what can happen to us. 

Make gastronomic tapas route around the city you will love it especially if you are lovers of Spanish food. 

You already know that tapas is a symbol of our culture, and every good Spaniard or foreigner who lives here should know them.

Come on, can you tell me which are the main ones?

• Brave paws.
• Lace.
• Fried squid.
• Sepia.
• Croquettes.
• Pig snout.
• baby squid
• And a long etcetera.

You already know that in each region they usually add their characteristic dishes. 

If you decide to give tapas the leading role in your valentine food, We encourage you to find out what are the typical tapas of the place where you live to select the best restaurants. 😉

Enjoy a flamenco show

Another very Spanish plan what to do on valentines with your partner is to attend a flamenco tablao. 

Did you know that flamenco dancing is considered as Cultural heritage Immaterial of Humanity by UNESCO?

This style of dance does not leave anyone indifferent. You may like it more or less, but what cannot be denied is that it is one of the most passionate dances to exist.

If you still don't have plans for february 14letting yourself be carried away by the ecstasy of flamenco may be worth it. 

In Valencia some of the most popular tablaos we have:

• The Bulería Tablao Flamenco.
• Tablao Flamenco the Bull and the Moon.
• Goblin Cafe.

Fun for couples with an escape room

With a escape room, a group of players is locked in one or more rooms. To get out of there, players must solve a series of puzzles within the time allowed to successfully clear the game.

Make a couple escape room may be one of the valentine ideas more intelligent to strengthen the links between the two.

In these kinds of games discover aspects of personality from other people you didn't know: problem-solving capacity, mental speed, courage, patience... They're also super fun!

Today, there are plenty of escape rooms set in all kinds of locations: ship, prison, psychiatric hospital, bank…

There are some that recreate scenes from movies, stories or books. Others are terrifying, some even have actors who give you scares!

If you like this kind of games in which you have to think cooperative, definitely an escape room is one of the things to do on valentines more advisable.

theater evening

How long has it been since you went to the theater together?

Pass one nice evening at the theater can be one of the plans for valentine more romantic. 

Think about it, book tickets to one of the most sophisticated theaters in the city, dress elegantly, see a romantic play... 

celebrate valentine In this way you will like it so much that next year you will surely want to repeat it.

do you prefer to pass Laughter Valentine? We have seen that in Valencia on the 11th and 12th of February there will be a comedy show.

It's called "Monologues. Anti-Valentine». In it, the typical problems in the coexistence of couples will be reviewed with a lot of humor.

movie and pizza evening

Maybe you are a couple of simple tastes and you are satisfied with the typical plan of sofa, movie and a rich pizza. 

why not celebrate valentine at home? If that's what makes you happy, welcome!

Yes, sometimes the best plans are the simplest and cheapest. 

In addition, at home you can always choose to see your favorite love movie through the different platforms to watch movies. 

By the way, next week we are going to publish an article about the best platforms in streaming to watch movies and series in Spanish, Do not miss it! 😉

Have dinner at your favorite restaurant

For couples who don't like to change their beloved customs, another of the ideas for Valentine's Day It is simply go to dinner at your favorite restaurant.

We think that innovation is always good, but it doesn't have to be fair on Valentine's Day. 

It is always said that you have to live new experiences in life, but good routines also give happiness.

The usual place, the usual menu, the usual waiters and the usual background music. Don't underestimate your favorite restaurant, for some reason it always has been.

Romantic picnic

Another New Years homemade valentines ideas par excellence is to make a romantic picnic.

This plan is only recommended if it's a good day, since otherwise you can freeze cold. Although hey, it's also nice to be united in the freeze, but it will be better if we can avoid it. 😅

Guess which is an ideal city for a picnic? Our beloved city Valencia!

It is very common for the sun to rise here, even in winter. Also we have parks ideal for a picnic with a nice tablecloth, food brought from home and a good wine.

Some of these parks are the Turia Garden, Cabecera Park or Jardines del Real.

Chocolate churros breakfast in bed

Now there are the last 10 left romantic plans to do as a couple on Valentine's. 

These plans to do on Valentine's Day whether they are the cheapest you can find. Most can be done for less than ten euros. 

For example, have chocolate and churros for breakfast in bed looks like a Valentine's romantic plan? 

It's amazing how we do something as simple as this so little. In our day to day we usually get up in a hurry to go to work, and many times we don't even have breakfast.

Still do not know what to give for valentines? surprise your partner with this delicious breakfast. ☕

Tourism around your city

When we think of the word “tourism”, the idea of ​​traveling to other cities or countries crosses our minds. It doesn't occur to anyone tour your own city.

However, this can be very interesting. We have discovered a lot of things about Valencia that we did not know since we wrote these cultural articles.

We never value what we have close by, and it shouldn't be. 

If you want to save this year, Valentine's Day does not have to go unnoticed. Can explore the city you live in on your own or with tour guides.

Have you been in Valencia for a short time? Attend the tours that he organizes our guide en Hispania, escuela de español and discover what is done on valentines this fantastic city.

when is valentine, all cities are permeated with love and many flowers, can you think of a better day to go sightseeing in the city where you live?

Dedicate a song to your partner in Karaoke

If you want a unique Valentine's gift your partner, this is one of the best options we can think of: take her to a karaoke and sing him a song!

Would you be able to do it? Could you dedicate a song to it for a few minutes with the whole world looking at you? 

Show that you can and your partner will be amazed to discover your new singing skills.

Of course, we recommend that before doing so rehearse the song in your house to sing it the best possible and the nerves can not with you.

Bike route through your city

If you like sports and spending time outdoors, another interesting valentine activities what can you do is one bike route.

Are there new areas of your city that you still don't know? Take advantage of this day to explore them while you take a nice bike ride.

Do you fancy a change of scenery and do you want get out of town? the bicycle is also a great option. 

Surely there are many routes that you can find that start in the city and end in the countryside.

If you are going to pass the Valentine's Day in Valencia, One bike routes in Valencia The most typical is the one that goes from the city to the Saler beaches. 

In less than an hour you go from being in the city to beautiful wild beaches. 

If nature routes call your attention, another of the most famous is the Green Way, which goes from the town from Sagunto to Segorbe.

Prepare a romantic dinner at home

Although this is one of Valentine's Day ideas more classic is prepare a romantic dinner at home.

Why not? In the end it's about enjoying this special day with your partner, and we can't think of plans for couples on Valentine's Day more intimate than at home.

Now, since you're not going to be doing a special activity, at least make dinner memorable with a valentine decoration beautiful: 

• Buy valentine flowers.
• Light some candles that give a dim and romantic light.
• Write some notes with poems and valentine messages 
• Play melodic music in the background.
• El valentine heart You can not miss. Place decorative red hearts around the room or in valentine baskets.
• Nor can it fail Valentine's cake decoration.

With these tips you will create a movie setting. ¡ Not even Leonardo DiCaprio en Titanic it was so romantic!

And, of course, the most important thing apart from the decoration is to prepare exquisite and innovative dishes for your partner. 

You see? In the end, making a romantic dinner at home takes a lot of work. So get to work! 💪

Afternoon of favorite series at home

are you a couple inveterate moviegoers? Are you one of those who see entire series in just two days? 

If we were you, we would be clear what to do on valentines: marathon of series at home! ????

Choose one or several series that you have yet to see and pass a valentine's weekend watching and commenting on them.

If you like movies so much, surely talking about it will enrich each other.

Go out to see the stars at night

If you are looking for an cheap valentines plans, we suggest you go out to see the stars at night.

This is one of the romantic ideas for valentines typical with practically zero cost.

It is advisable to go to a quiet place, a bit out of town so that the stars can be seen better. 

If you have a car, nothing can ruin this plan.

are you wondering where to go on Valentine's Day a see the stars in Spain? Here are some of the best places:

• Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park (Huesca).
• Foz de Arbayún Nature Reserve (Navarre).
• Gredos Natural Park (Ávila).
• El Valladal (Madrid).
• Sierra de Albarracín and the Region of Gúdar Javalambre (Teruel).
• Peña Trevinca (A Veiga, Orense).

Write love letters to your partner

Are you one of the people who best expresses their emotions throughiante writing? Is yours poetry? 

If the answer is yes, you should take advantage of this ability to write a letter with Valentine's dedications to your partner.

Soften the heart of your boyfriend or girlfriend with beautiful valentine phrases how are you:

"Because I love you? Because without trying to change anything in me, you came and changed everything. 🥰

Would you rather see your loved one laugh? you can also write funny valentine phrases how are you:

«You are not Google, but you have everything I am looking for. ohHappy Valentines Day! ».

With a little time and imagination, you can create original Valentine's phrases that will penetrate the heart of your partner. 

Cúrratelo and write nice things that no one had ever told him before.

A walk in your city park at sunset

This is one of the best plans for Valentine's Day dedicated to lovers of walks. 

Undoubtedly, the most beautiful light of the day is produced at sunset. When the sun is lower in the afternoon, a mixture of beautiful colors fills every corner of the city: orange, magenta, yellow, blue...

Take advantage of this moment and take your partner to your favorite park to go for a walk.

You do not know what time is sunset on february 14? In Spain it is around 18.30:XNUMX p.m., although depending on the region it can change a bit. 

We encourage you to check it in advance so that when you arrive at the park it is not already at night. ????

In Valencia there are many parks to walk at sunset. The longest and most famous is the Turia Garden. Although if you fancy a more intimate park we recommend the Garden from Monforte.

Do you know that our school is very close to here? Hispania, escuela de español? 

Have you and your partner recently come here and want to learn Spanish? 

Why not treat him to one of our face-to-face Spanish courses o online Spanish courses for February 14 Valentine's Day? 👌

We hope that after reading this article your doubts about what to do on valentines day are clarified.

What is the plan of the article that you liked the most? Have you done any before?

Let us know in the comments! ????

Article written by Carlos Martínez for Hispania, escuela de español.