With the release date for Barbie looming, every social media feed has been saturated with a hundred shades of salmon. As a former 90s girly girl, I can’t say I’m complaining! To join in on the blush and bubblegum fun, I’ve put together a quick list of my favourite pink places from around the world.
From the iconic pastel cottages of Positano to flamingo fun in Barbados and dreamy beaches lined with retro-glam boutiques, it turns out you’re never too far from a Barbie-approved backdrop.
I guess it’s Barbie’s world, we’re all just living in it!
So without further ado, let’s go party in…
10 Pink Places Around the World
1. Villa Flavio Gioia, Positano, Italy
Located right in the centre of Positano, this is one of those pink places that’s hard to miss. It is a hotel, but you don’t need to stay there to get your Barbie-inspired shots. Simply stroll along from the church, and take a seat at this bench, with the Villa Flavio Gioia serving as your flamingo backdrop.
2. Cobbler’s Cove, Barbados
This incredible hotel in Barbados is the ultimate lesson in playful chic. Made up of irresistible colonial cottages, sugarplum parasols and flamingo inflatables, you’ll feel as though you’ve stepped straight onto the set of the Margot Robbie Flick itself. If the room prices put you off, try visiting just for breakfast to get a taste of the peach life.
3. Ponte dei Bareteri, Venice, Italy
There are lots of beautiful pink places in Venice and of course, endless spots for photography, but the Ponte dei Bareteri was definitely my favourite. There are two bridges here so you can capture an epic shot, with the strawberry-hued buildings as your backdrop. Other pretty pink places in Venice include the hot pink houses of Burano and the rosé walls of Calle Minelli.
4. Villa Signorini, Naples, Italy
Looking for a low-cost pink hotel where you can pose to your heart’s content? This historic palazzo is located just outside Naples with a baby pink exterior that would make Barbie weak at the knees (if they weren’t made from plastic). We stayed at Villa Signorini for one night before exploring the Amalfi Coast, because it was handy for parking and not too far from Pompeii!
5. La Muralla Roja, Calpe, Spain
One of the world’s most well-known pink places can be found in Calpe, Spain, on the sun-bleached Costa Blanca. This remarkable apartment complex was designed by celebrated architect Ricardo Bofill and arguably, made famous by Instagram. Get your fuschia fix by booking a stay in one of the building’s Airbnbs – unfortunately, it’s the only way to get a shot with this iconic backdrop!
6. South Beach, Miami, USA
You hardly need to take two steps into Miami’s sexy South Beach before you stumble on a Barbie-worthy backdrop. From the retro American diner known as ‘The Big Pink,’ to beautiful hotels that make the Malibu dream house look low-key, there’s something for every bubblegum lover here. Stay at The Betsy Hotel (pictured above) for the most iconic Florida-Georgian courtyard pool.
7. Navigli Canal, Milan, Italy
If pink places are your thing, you really are spoilt for choice in Italy. Milan’s famous Navigli canal has pink buildings aplenty to choose from – you’ll find two right by one of the busiest bridges. Go at sunset for extra pink points!
8. Park Guell, Barcelona, Spain
As pink places go, Park Guell in Barcelona might be one of the most famous on this list! Better known for its sweeping views of the city and mosaic architecture courtesy of Antonio Gaudi, this picture-perfect park is also home to a pink castle of dreams! Head right to the top of the park where you will find the balcony overlooking the city. Look to your right and you’ll see the perfect pink backdrop pictured above.
9. The Pink House Boutique, Mustique, Caribbean
As pink places go, this one is pretty unique! Located in the exclusive private hideaway of Mustique, this Barbie-inspired boutique is one of only two shops on the island. Inside, you’ll find some designer resort wear to help you fit in among the rich and famous, with the price tags to match.
10. Hawa Mahal, Jaipur, India
This list of pink places could not be complete without the ultimate pink palace known as Hawa Mahal. This intricate 16th-century palace is certainly fit for a princess and was originally built to allow royal women to view the goings-on at the bazaar below.
Known as ‘The Pink City,’ this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to postcard-perfect pink places in Jaipur. If you’re visiting, you should also check out the painted arches of the Jawahar Circle Garden and the cerise courtyard of the City Palace.
Bonus: Pink Places in London
Looking for pink places in London where you can unleash your inner Barbie? Check out:
- Sketch Cafe
- Annabel’s Mayfair
- Tonight Josephine
- Peggy Porschen Cakes
- Girlfriend Cocktail Bar
You can also try wandering around colourful neighbourhoods such as Notting Hill to find beautiful baby-pink-painted homes like the one pictured above!
Other Iconic Pink Places around the World
Pink places can be found in all corners of the globe! From the Royal Hawaiian in Honolulu to Scotland’s princess-pink Craigievar Castle and Australia’s astonishing Lake Hiller, there is no end to the seashell-hued scenery out there.
Have another bubblegum backdrop to share? I’d love to hear about your favourite pink places in the comments!
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I love this idea, so unique!