Nightlife lovers would be well-advised to check out what an area has to offer after dark before investing in a Spanish property.

Barcelona is famous for its vibrant and varied nightlife, which can include anything from an evening cycle ride to a night time gallery trip, or dancing until the small hours at one of the city’s many clubs, according to the Times Online.

Particular recommendations for Spanish property seekers wishing to road-test the local lifestyle include the Montjuic’s Magic Fountain water display and the outrageous theme parties of La Terrazza nightclub at the Poble Espanyol.

Real night owls looking for a 3am pick-me-up are advised to head to Hotel Miramar at the Placa Carlos Ibanez, where they can indulge themselves 24 hours a day at the hotel’s spa bath and hydro spa facilities, the website reports.

Spanish property recently topped a poll of the most searched-for online property locations in the world, beating France, the US, Italy and Portugal.

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