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There are many districts to choose from in the wonderful city of Barcelona, being a metropolitan area of 10 different districts. Each one is unique and has its own history and attractions. Having been divided up since 1984, they are each a representation of the way the territorial space in the country is very organized. 
Sant Andreu is a little far from the center of the city, or what some would call the “hip” part. But this is not to say that one should not visit it to really get a personal feel for the city. There are also several good reasons to stay there for the holidays. This is the third biggest district in size, with about 135,000 people. To describe where it’s located. It is in the northern part of the city, and it shares a border with the river Besòs, which lends itself for a pleasant walk around the district. Some of the popular sites in this area are Sala de conciertos Arzobispo, which serves as a building for special events such as school concerts and such, before it becomes a hopping place for party goers. Then we have the Club Natacio Sant Andreu, a sports complex that invites athletic people for several different sports and activities. This is the kind of community entity that all districts in Barcelona should have so that people can become more motivated to engage in some physical activity. Finally there is the restaurant L’Olive, a great, unique place where one can get a great meal with the family. Come and have a pleasant stay in this district of Barcelona and let it be another way for the city to work its charm on you.
This recently renovated flat overlooks the Gran Via high street with beautiful views of the Montjuic palace. With such a commercial surrounding, this classy apartment has everything within a stones throw and major sights and attractions such as San Antonio’s market, Plazas Catalunya and España along with the Olympic zone are equally as near. The flat itself has all the usuals with two single rooms and a double all boasting the right sized beds. Security, central heating and air-conditioning come as standard (as does the Internet, which was a nice surprise) and the kitchen is fully equipped with a modern oven. By far the most attractive factor however, is the outside private terrace with the aforementioned sights. Renovated to a rural and simplistic feel, it provides a special and relaxed seating area for all members of the household. Simply put, a rustic home-cooked meal can be enjoyed in private freedom with views of some of Barcelona´s most treasured landmarks.
This flat has the feel of luxury. Its 50 square metres are stylish and well finished and although in comparison to other apartments it is small, it pulls itself out of this usually unattractive predicament with its recently renovated loft space that gives the apartment the feel of a cabin in the hills of switzerland. Space is not compromised however and the upstairs is the sleeping area with a double bed and a sofa bed. Complete with standard bathroom with all your usuals and a kitchen that supersedes its micro status, the flat continues to offer suprises and shows that compact doesnt always have to mean cluttered. Strategically situated in the Sants Monjuic region of Barcelona, it is startlingly close Plaza Espana and thus the whole commercial shopping, clubbing and dining experience. It is quoted to be “ideal for students and young couples” but in reality, this apartment again breaks out of the mould and is suitable to be marketed towards anyone who looks for comfort and location when picking accomodation. Lastly, there is an “optional” list of everything from a cradle to a telephone and transfer to a baby chair. At just over 77euros per night, enjoy the stay if you choose to visit and if not, just enjoy the pictures.
This is a large and thus spacious house containing three consecutive floors, which if you have any problems when calling for dinner, you can just turn on and make use of the fantastic intercom system. Located on Dami in Sants Montjuic and very close to Fira Barcelona, this is an excellent starting ground for anyone who wishes to begin a new life in Barcelona, make new friends and see some beautiful commercial and natural scenery. There are six bedrooms, four being double and two being single. Air conditioning is standard, as is internet, TV, heating and flat insurance. This one is a real gem, sold easily by the double terraces which are so open and attractive that you probably wont want to sleep indoors.
Central and large apartment, very well connected by public transportation to any point of the city. Located close to Palacio de Montjuic, Mercado de San Antonio, La Rambla del Raval, Las Ramblas, El Mercado de La Boquería. You are also be able to enjoy a great variety of restaurants, bars and theatres such as El Victoria, El Apolo, El Condal and El Tarantantana. Central heating and television are both standard with the apartment. Sleeps upto seven people with two double rooms and a single room. A clean, compact and cosy apartment with an attractive price. Look at this and others…
Furnished and remodeled apartment full of natural light and ideal for groups and families. Situated in the barrio Eixample, which is characterized by its tranquil atmosphere, and very close to the beach and other important commerical areas. A few minutes away are Las Ramblas, the Teatro Nacional, the Auditorio de Barcelona, the Paseo del Borne, the Park de la Ciudadella, the church Santa María del Mar and the Arco del Triunfo. This neighborhood offers many bars, cafés and traditional restaurants. With six single beds in two single and two double rooms, this flat has two bathrooms with a shower and bathtub in each. There is a lift to the apartment on the second floor, heating, internet, a television and to top it all off, flat insurance. This apartment is a gem amongst a sea of expensive flats, so scoop it up at!
Spacious apartment, completely new, with plenty of natural light and nice balconies. The building has been recently renovated. In this area there are many schools and universities so a lot of students live nearby. The flat is close to Fira de Barcelona in Plaza España, Estación de Sants, Zona Universitaria, Palacio de Montjuic, the Joan Miró Park, Zona Olímpica and the Camp Nou, Barcelona FC’s Stadium. Flat insurance, internet, television, airconditioning and heating all come as standard with this apartment, and the natural light is kept constant by the two beautiful balconies. Head to Barcelona-Home to have a deeper look at this flat and many others…
Colorful and cosy apartment, situated in the middle of the Eixample district where you can enjoy a great variety of bars, restaurants and theatres. The flat is located on Gran vía, one of the most commercial avenues of the city. You will also find some of the well-known sites of Barcelona like Plaza España, Plaza Cataluña, Plaza Universitat, the MACBA, Palacio de Montjuic, and Las Ramblas close by. Sleeps upto seven people with two double beds and three single beds, and is furnished with all the luxury items you would expect including internet and flat insurance. Barcelona Home has many more apartments like this to offer…
Charming and spacious apartment, completely exterior with 5 beautiful balconies, wood floors and great natural lighting. Strategically located just a few minutes from Plaza Catalunya and Las Ramblas, nearby the theatre zone of the city where you can find the theatre and club Apollo. Comfortable furnished with a single bed, all linens and a large closet for all the clothing you may need. Check it out at Barcelona-Home.
Pleasant and spacious apartment, with ceramic floors, completely exterior, features nine sunny balconies. Ideal for large groups, with six double rooms and one single room, located in a building with doorman service in the very center of Barcelona. Strategically situated in Plaza Universidad right in front of Universidad de Barcelona, the famous Plaza Catalunya and las Ramblas, where you will find excellent public transport services. This large flat holds enough space to sleep up to thirteen people with lots of clean linen and a washing machine so you can enjoy your stay in compete comfort. The seven bedrooms are all open and with nine balconies, this huge apartment will have you and your friends taking real profit of the time you spend in Barcelona city.
Elegant and comfortable apartment totally renovated and very well luminated, located in a modern building. It is situated in the middle of downtown Barcelona, close to the most commercial area of the city. Nearby you will find Universidad de Barcelona (UB) (in Plaza Universidad), The MACBA, Paseo de Gracia, Plaza Cataluña, Las Ramblas. You can enjoy the great number of pubs, restaurants and theatres, such as El Liceu and El Tarantantana, which are also in the area. With maximum sleeping capacity of seven people, the single bed, double bed and optional two double sofa beds make this apartment more spacious than it could be and with the ability to cater for more people if need be. Check it out…
This spacious apartment is located in a building which has been recently renovated and is situated in the district Sants Montjuic.The apartment has a nice, private balcony and plenty of natural light. It is completely furnished and equipted and there is the possibility to get access with an internet connection and to get a flat insurence. This apartment has one bedroom with a double bed and a sofa bed in the living room.
In the area there are many schools and universities, so a lot of students will live nearby. The flat is close Estación de Sants, Palacio de Montjuic, Zona Universitaria and is available within a couple of days. Looking for an accommodation, you should visit Barcelona-Home. It is a company with lots of experience in this business and has a wide variety of accommodations.
Elegant apartment with plenty of natural light and a wide and spacious feel. The building has been recently renovated. In this area many students live, as a lot of Schools and Universities are located close. The flat is close to Fira de Barcelona in Plaza España, Estación de Sants, Zona Universitaria, Palacio de Montjuic, the Joan Miró Park, Zona Olímpica and the Camp Nou, Barcelona FC’s Stadium. This apartment is perfect for a couple. There is a huge double bed (with a mirror lined wall) and if need be, a double sofa bed. The flat is clean, with the usual adornments and the addition of a nice balcony for those evenings when you just want to sit in with a home cooked meal and enjoy the tranquil spirit of Barcelona’s charm. Your needs are catered for with Barcelona Homes unique range of apartments to suit all needs.
If you have never been to Barcelona before, it may be hard figuring out where you want to exactly stay. Barcelona has many different areas, and therefore making it easy to find a place that satisfies what you are looking for. Once you know how much you want to spend, and what type of neighbourhood, the apartment search can becme much easier. In general there are three main areas of Barcelona; Ciutat Vella (Old City), L’Eixample (The Extension), Gracia. The Old City which is in the city center is the oldest part of Barcelona, and the most touristy. Within this area there is El Born, Barri Gotic, and El Raval. Even though these areas give the old city feel, they are also the most touristy, and therefore high in crimes. There are many quaint restaurants, bars, and boutiques through out the small winding roads, and Las Ramblas runs through the middle of the area. This is a popular area for students and younger adults, due to the fact that it has a lot of nightlife. El Born is the most stylish neighborhood, and still maintains a neighborhood feel. The Barri Gotic, with old cobbled streets, is a bit more pricey than the other neighborhoods, but will make you feel as if you are living in the medieval times. El Raval is a very multicultural diverse neighborhood, with some parts being very artsy, and edgy while other parts can be shady. L’Eixample is an area of Barcelona that is divided into the Izquierda(left) and the Derecha (right). This part of town is reasonably priced, safer, and has architecture done by Antoni Gaudi and Lluis Domench i Montaner. There are many restaurants, shops, local grocers, and a great place for families and professionals to live. Gracia, which has a bohemian vibe, has narrow streets and squares where people come to meet. Gracia has a great night life of bars, as well as some amazing restaurants and cafes. Rent in this part of town is more affordable than the other areas. When choosing where to live in Barcelona, there are many different options. No matter where you end up staying in Barcelona it will be a great experience, and no place is an “awful” place to stay, after all you are in Barcelona. For more information on where to live and where to find apartments, visit www.barcelona-home.com.
Barcelona has so many different parts of the city, which it makes it hard to decide where you want to live. The city of Barcelona has a lot to offer, from the architecture of Antoni Gaudi, the old city center, Las Ramblas, and the beach. By figuring out what you want to live near, can help you decide where you want to live. If you want to live near the beach, Barceloneta is a perfect option. The neighborhood was constructed during the 18th Century, when residents of the old Ribera neighborhood (near El Born) had been displaced, and the area has also been home to many fishermen. The beaches are very lively during the hot summer days, and the clubs are busy until early in the morning. Chiringuitos, beachside bars, are found all along the beach, and are great places to grab a drink and/or a snack. There are many seafood restaurants along the boardwalk, and around the marina. Barceloneta is known for their beaches, restaurants and clubs along the boardwalk. Even though it is not in the center of the city, it is still considered part of Ciutat Vella, or old city. The neighborhood is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea, Born District, and the Port Vell. The construction of the neighborhood has a more modern feel to it. Along the boardwalk and the surrounding area, there are many contemporary buildings and sculptures. However, if you go through the back streets, there is still an old city feel. The Parc Cuitadella is a short walking distance, and is a great place to have a picnic in the park. Barceloneta is very close to the city center, and is accessible by walking or taking the metro (Barceloneta has its own stop on the yellow line). If you plan on spending many days at the beach while in Barcelona, the Barceloneta neighborhood is a perfect option to stay!
I know it is not the first thing that you think about when you decide to spend your holidays in Barcelona. There are so many other things which are more important for you. What you are going to see, what you are going to do… But I want you to know that it is quite crucial to take care of the behavior in association to the use of water.It is not a theme that has been discussed much in the media, but in fact it is a big problem of us all. Although water is one of the renewable resources, we will have the same problem with it like we know we will have with the fuel.
The rise in the consumption of water is concentrated in the big cities. Caused to the increasing number of inhabitants, the higher life standard and in special regions the seasonal tourism the consumption of water has reduplicated in the last 40 years!
What follows you may saw last year right here in Barcelona. Because of there was the worst emergency in dryness for the last 50 years, the reservoir of drink-able water minimized to only 25 per cent of the normal situation. It was a very critical situation and the government thought about to let the water out of the pipes only few hours per day to control the emergency.
To avoid such a situation in 2009 it had been planned that about 7 tankers full of 28.000 cubic-meter fresh-water are going to be transported from the also dry south of France, like they did last year. In addition it is planned to deliver fresh water from Marseille to Barcelona in a very complex piping to avoid a drying-out of the cost metropolis.
But the transportation with the tankers is disproportional expensive and shows how inefficient the resource water is handled in Spain. The costs of transporting water are not proportional to the costs of water; they are 8 till 10 times higher.
The climate change, so calculate experts, could cause a fast crowing of desertification of Spain. That means we have to think carefully about how to manage the resource water and that we even on our holidays have to save water, because it is maybe the most valuable treasure that we have on earth.
Often staying in an apartment is overlooked, and people just look at staying in a hotel or hostel whilst in Barcelona. However, staying in an apartment is a great option, no matter the length of your stay. Staying in an apartment offers you all the benefits of living at home. There is privacy, and you are able to cater to your own needs. A big positive about staying in an apartment is that it is cheaper than a hotel. A hotel for a single room is usually around 150-200 euros a night. You also save money, because you are able to stay in and cook rather than going out to eat everyday for lunch and dinner. If there are more than three people in a group, you will save a significant amount of money. You will have more room, and the price is cheaper. Since many people overlook staying in an apartment, during the peak season it can be difficult finding the right hotel, and you may end up staying further away then you hoped, in a bad hotel. Rental companies such as Barcelona-Home, offer great aparments to satisfy your needs. All the apartmens are equipped with the right facilities, in Barcelona’s greatest neighborhoods, and profesional service. Staying in an apartment for the holiday is a great alternative to staying in a hotel! Check out barcelona-home, for a list of apartments for your vacation in Barcelona!
With such a variety of flats on show and for sale in the Barcelona market, uniqueness is hard to find and even harder to maintain. This apartment does a good job in reaching this level, and it sells itself in two predominant ways. Firstly, lets talk about its interior. Two single rooms and a double room plus a double sofa bed create a range of options for sleeping. A comprehensively equipped kitchen makes cooking easy; it is air conditioned and has central heating; linens, towels and blankets can all be washed in its washing machine, and the flat is insured. The interior has a clean feel and living is comfortable as there are several windows, making natural light a big and attractive advantage. Secondly, its environment and exterior point of view adds value to this apartment. It has beautiful views of Mount Tibidabo and Montjuic and is situated mere minutes from Plaza España, Las Ramblas and Barcelona Fira. If you don’t already know about the neighborhood L’Eixample then find out more here. Perfect for students as the price is less than some of its other similar counterparts and its commercial and well connected location means partying wildly and getting home easily are made easy. Check out Barcelona-Home for more information about this apartment and many others…
In the humid city centre of Barcelona, apartments with an “open” feel and room for movement are popular and thus extremely hard to find. This apartment defies that rule as it is spacious, full of windows and is available now!
The terrace is perhaps its biggest selling point: it is huge! Perfect for you if you want to throw a dinner party on a Friday night or have friends coming over. Located close to Sants Station and Barcelona´s football station Camp Nou, this apartment on Vallespir has four bedrooms with capability to sleep up to nine people. The 4 rooms are furnished with five single beds, a double bed and a double sofa bed with linens of course. This kitchen is standardly fitted with the usuals, but its USP is its tiling – a true and very welcome blast from the past. Travelling to and from is simple with 2 metro lines and several bus stops going in different directions. All in all, this apartment sells itself with its fabulous terrace and spacious interior and the fact that its weekly price is just over 54 euros only heightens its appeal. Barcelona-Home will give you more information about this beauty and others.
Modern and luminous apartment with a large balcony, located next to El Mercado de San Antonio. Its location is very close to the city´s centre and the beach. Close by you will find The Montjuic Palace, Zona Olímpica, La Rambla del Raval, Las Ramblas, as well as a variety of restaurants, bars and theatres, such as El Victoria, El Apolo, El Condal and El Tarantantana. The apartment is 55 square metres and can sleep up to six in two double rooms. The internet is a standard in this flat, and it is fast, so if you are a speedy browser you dont have to look further than this apartment. The balcony has a nice view of Paralelo and the bathroom is equipped with a shower and a clean environment. More flats similar to this one are available for your duration in Barcelona!
