Located in the neighborhood of Poble Sec between 19th century Modernista buildings in an area full of local activity and authenticity, just 10 minutes by foot to the old harbor or Las Ramblas, you'll find this immaculate Mediterranean hideaway.
Once you made it up the stairs to this apartment situated on the 5th floor you are rewarded by the impressive view the terrace provides of the city. Relax on the -all day -sunny terrace in a hammock with a complementary bottle of cava as you overlook the array of red and brown rooftops mixing with the blue colors of the Mediterranean sea on the horizon. The apartment gives the impression of being somewhere private, hidden and quiet where in fact you are in the middle of the city. With its comfort, luxury and tranquility this apartment is an ideal place to come home to, read a book and cook your fresh goods, fish and herbs bought around the corner on one of the many local shops or in the impressive Sant Antoni Maket.
The Apartment has:
original mosaic tiled floors, ceilings with wooden beams
a bedroom with a double bed
a second bedroom with a double bed
a lounge area
a dining area
a sun room overlooking the Montjuïc Hill
an immaculate sunny terrace with outside furniture, hammock etc.
a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge, dishwasher, microwave and oven
a bathroom with shower, toilet and sink
linen, towels and a hair dryer
washing machine / dryer
fans for those hot summer nights
electrical heaters to make the colder winter evenings cozy
Satellite TV, CD/DVD player + a small collection of CD's
WIFI ADSL internet connection (bring your own computer)
no elevator, the apartment is on the top floor (5th)
About the area
Strategically located on the right side of the Montjuïc hill with several of the city's most important cultural venues such as the Miro foundation, the National Museum of Catalonia, the Palau Sant Jordi (renown for its great and vibrant concerts) the spectacular Montjuïc Castle and the Botanic/Cactus Garden, the Poble Espanyol and many other noteworthy sites. This neighborhood reveals some of the most unpolished gems of Barcelona with authentic and good quality restaurants, bakery's, cafe's and the beautiful Sant Antoni market nearby. Las Ramblas is 10 minutes by foot. Plaza Espanya is 8 minutes walking from the apartment.
Instead of walking to the beach of Barceloneta, take the nearby funicular (cable lift) to enjoy the spectacular view over the old harbor.
Close to the apartment, you will find:
the Miro Foundation
the Mies van der Rohe Pavilion
La Caixa Forum
the Palau Nacional de Catalunya
the Olympic Stadium
the Botanic/Cactus Garden
Plaza Espanya with the magic fountains and the Barcelona Fair
Poble Espanyol
La Rambla, Barcelona's most famous avenue with the Boqueria Market
MACBA, Museum of Contemporary Art
the beautiful Sant Antoni Market with a variety of foods and goods
the city's old harbor
the statue of Colon
a public parking area
the subway and -cable lift stop Parallel, subway stop Poble Sec |
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