Barcelona apartments for rent

SOME PLACES OF BARCELONA NOT TO BE MISSED:

- Gràcia : about 1 km north of the center of Barcelona at the north end of the Passeig de Gràcia, is the most distinctively Catalan neighborhood to be found in easy walking distance of the center. A prosperous neighborhood, Gràcia nonetheless has more a local than a cosmopolitan feel to it, with much of life lived on the many public squares. If you come in August in Barcelona, don´t miss the Festa Major de Gràcia is a week long festival that displays the best of Catalan with a mass celebration in the streets. One of the most popular events is the 'Best decorated street', where residents from 23 neighboring streets use anything and everything to decorate their street in a theme and vie for the prize.

- Park Güell : It´s a strange and enchanting place where Gaudi´s fascination with natural forms found full expression in the Park Güell. It´s located north of Gràcia.
Metro Lesseps.

- Montjuic : the hills of Montjuïc offer a precious escape from the stresses of urban life, with pleasure gardens, spectacular views and several museums.
We recommend especially the Fundacion Joan Miro, and the cultural center CaixaForum (free access).
Metro : Plaza España o Funicular de Montjuïc.

- Camp Nou : built in 1957 and enlarged for the 1982 World Cup, is one of the world´s biggest stadiums, holding 100 000 people. You can visit the Futbol Club Barcelona museum but the best definitively, if you are a football fan, is to go to see a match.
Metro Collblanc

- Plaza Catanuya : is a large square surrounded by monumental buildings, is Barcelona´s busiest square. It´s located between the old city and the Eixample district. You will find around it, the famous Corte Ingles,spain´s largest department store chain, don´t miss its supermarket full of the best products, the tourist office, the departure for the airbus… and we recommend to make the experience of the Café Zurich terrace.