What We Liked
- The apartment has A/C, ideal for humid Barcelona summers
- The dining room sits six people and there is a living area with plenty of room for entertaining
- There’s an exterior balcony off the living room that has a street view
- The washing machine is also a dryer, ideal for those not wanting to wait for their clothes to dry
Things to keep in mind
- The TV is facing the dining room table
Transportation
The apartment is a six-minute walk from the Gràcia (FGC L6 and L7 Línies 6 and 7) Metro stop and FGC train station (ES, S1, S2, S5, and S55) and an eight-minute walk from the Diagonal (TMB L3 Línia 3) Metro stop.
Neighbourhood
Gràcia
Yourcharming, lively hangout
Overview
Gràcia was once an independent town.
Perhaps that's why it feels like a village in the heart of Barcelona.
Bars, boutiques and restaurants pepper the pedestrian streets. It's a real a favourite of local residents.
And you?
What can I do here?
Visit the colourful temple of Catalan modernism that is Park Güell. Think Spartacus meets the Flintstones. Awesome. You have to pay €8 to get in, though.
Shop for fresh food at Mercat de la Llibertat. It's an indoor market, open since 1888. You can buy fish, legumes, vegetables and other natural products.
Explore the car-free streets. (Why aren't all city centres car free?)
Pause for a cool beer or vermouth in one of Gràcia's vibrant squares:
- Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia – it's small, it's beautiful, it has bars. Some say it's the best plaza. Ever
- Plaça del Sol – the perfect place to tapear on a terraza
- Plaça de la Revolució del 1868 – coffee and people watching, par excellence
Cines Verdi is a cinema. It shows original language films with Spanish subtitles. Some weeknight viewings are a tiny bit cheaper (€7 vs €8). Gosh.
Fun fact
The best time to be in Gràcia is mid-August during the Festa Major de Gràcia. Jaw-dropping street decorations, human pyramids, fireworks, parades, great food and lots to drink. Party on_._ And on.
Can I afford it? €€ (mid-range)