There are many types of apartments to rent in Spain. You can choose from 1 bedroom to 5 bedrooms, apartments that have all the needs and even apartments with pool. The features you should check in the apartment you consider choosing: (more…)
Thinking of a prompt stay in Barcelona? Barcelona has an extensive mixture of high quality apartments available. All of them are fully equipped, and their lieus are all in the centre, nigh main transit options. You can quite easily obtain immediate transport from the airport to a Barcelona apartment for rent. (more…)
There is no disputing that Barcelona is one of the most beautiful cities in the entire world; it has undoubtedly got something for you whether you like beautiful scenery, stunning beaches or sizzling culture. However, as with all cities there are different priced apartments and there are different quality regions to Barcelona so you should pick carefully depending on your personal preferences and your budget.
Las Ramblas is actually an Arabic word meaning dry flowers and the Ramblas area of Barcelona combines many different things. A very vibrant, colourful and lively area there are five sections and each one of them is a Mecca for street artists and performers of every variety. Las Ramblas is where Barcelona locals meet and converse with one another. It also features numerous incredible monuments and is home to several enjoyable museums for the more cultured tourist. Renting an apartment around the Ramblas is the way to see the city from the eyes of the locals but still taking in some of the tourist attractions and sights.
The Gothic quarter is the historic centre of the city; built mostly aeround medieval times the architecture is something to behold and the small alleyways with tall buildings make it feel more like a walled maze than a city centre. Street traders and antique dealers line the streets and fill the numerous shops and the Gothic quarter has some of the oldest buildings, including the incredible cathedral and Royal Palace. Apartments can be difficult to book in this area so if you would like to stay in this heritage filled area then book early to try and avoid disappointment. It is well worth the wait.
As the name suggests this is the extension to the city that was built when the medieval ramparts were demolished. Being built around the middle of the 19th century the buildings are much more modern in this area than the rest of the city and there are plenty of nice apartments you can stay in at reasonable prices. There s plenty to see and do with the outdoor museum and the museum of Catalan music to name only two places of interest in The Extension.
El Born is quite unique to Barcelona and is essentially a small village in the middle of Barcelona. It is a very popular and trendy area and to rent an apartment can cost a lot of money, however, with lavishly designed buildings and glass blowers a plenty you would not be considered naive for paying a visit and perhaps watching the old men playing cards in the street. Yet another area of Barcelona with lots of history and plenty of culture.
This is by far the most vibrant most decadent area of the city and a visit here will undoubtedly afford you the privilege of fairs, parties, balls and street carnivals a plenty. This area of the city is literally throbbing with excitement and if you re after an action packed, fun holiday this is the area for you.
The sea front goes under several names including Port Olympic. If you visit Barcelona and see the sea front it’s difficult to imagine that before the Olympic games were held here in 1992 that this area was heavily industrialised. The sea views are exquisite and the yachts that adorn the harbour make you realise exactly how sought after this area now is.