Cozy 2-bedroom apartment steps from the beach for rent in La Barceloneta (Barcelona, Spain)

This 2-bedroom apartment for rent on Carrer de l'Atlàntida is a slice of heaven. You can kick off your shoes in the attractive open-area dining and living room, which has a beach house feel with touches of zen. There is a colourful sofa with a shelving unit with TV in front, a dining table with 4 chairs, and lots of light coming in from the window. The modern bathroom has a shower stall, and while the kitchen is compact, it’s fully equipped with everything you need, including a washing machine. The apartment isn’t too far off the street, so you’ll never have to worry about losing your breath climbing stairs in this older building!

Most people like to live in the city center, but if you aren’t most people, then living close to the beaches in La Barceloneta will feel like a little piece of paradise. You’ll still be able to find tapas bars in this neighborhood, but this one-time fishing village is teeming with fantastic fish and seafood restaurants with a Mediterranean view. The beach, Platja de la Barceloneta, is right outside your apartment. Seriously. Within a minute from the moment you step outside your door, you could be catching the sun or catching the waves. It’s not all about lazy beach life, good food, sangria and gelato (there are at least three ice cream shops nearby) around here, though. The Gothic Quarter is a mere 20-minute walk and La Rambla a 20-minute metro ride away.

• The Barceloneta metro station, serving Line L4, can be reached by foot in 10 minutes.
• The nearest bus stop is within a 4-minute walk, and it is served by numerous day and night routes that connect to the city center.
• Estació de França, the second busiest in Barcelona, is only a 15-minute walk away.