The zones of Barcelona

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The zones of Barcelona

If you are thinking about visiting Barcelona, the most important thing is to choose the zone where you are going to accommodate to fully enjoy your stay.

Below is a list of the zones that we recommend:

Barceloneta

The Barceloneta is and old fishermen’s settlement that has preserved its authenticity and charm. The quiet little streets of this peculiar district are lined with bars and cafes and they also host what many consider the best seafood restaurants in the city.  
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Borne

The Borne district in Barcelona, whose dominant element is the church Santa María del Mar, a church made famous by Ildefonso Falcones’ novel ‘The Cathedral of the Sea’, stands out thanks to its recreational and commercial activities: the streets are lined by designers boutiques and classy restaurants.  
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Eixample

The Eixample, with beautiful apartments for rent, is the closest area to the old town of Barcelona. It is divided into two areas, the left and the right side. 
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Gotico-Ramblas

The Barrio Gotico is the core of Barcelona and one of its most ancient parts. Delimited by the Ramblas, a promenade as emblematic as it’s animated, and the majestic Via Layetana, this district of medieval origins congregates very interesting monuments like the Cathedral, the Santa Maria del Pi church or the Palace of the Generalitat where the Catalonian government has its seat. Without a doubt this area is perfect to rent a tourist apartment in Barcelona. 
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Gracia

Gracia is a district of Barcelona ideal for renting an apartment; it’s full of life with lots of bars, restaurants and welcoming squares where anybody can take advantage of the sun on the nice terraces. The Plaza del Sol and Plaza Virreina that surround an XVIIth century church are especially nice; they’re characterized by a bohemian and liberal atmosphere within this picturesque neighbourhood. 
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Les Corts-Sarria-Sant Gervasi

Les Corts-Sarria-Sant Gervasi is the upper zone of Barcelona; it’s traditional and peaceful with luxury apartments and buildings. This residential area is accommodated, safe and quiet; it also stands out with its parks and proximity to the Tibidabo (the city’s highest mountain).
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Raval-Ramblas

The Raval district, delimited by the Ramblas and the Paralelo Avenue, is a traditionally popular and rambunctious neighbourhood where great apartments for rent can be found. 
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Sagrada Familia

The Sagrada Familia district gathers what is without a doubt Barcelona’s most emblematic monument: the Sagrada Familia Basilica. Its original and fascinating structure dominates this neighbourhood contiguous to the right Eixample. 
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Sants-Plaza España-Fira

La zona de Sants-Plaza España-Fira es perfecta para aquellos que busquen alquilar un apartamento cerca de la estación de trenes más importante de Barcelona (Barcelona Sants, donde llega el tren del aeropuerto y las principales líneas nacionales e internacionales) o que quieran estar cerca de la Fira de Barcelona. 
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Vila Olimpica-Diagonal Mar

Barcelona is characteristically a city open to the sea which makes it very attractive; there are plenty of high standing tourist apartments along its 4 kilometres of golden sand beaches.  
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Zones of Barcelona: Vila Olimpica-Diagonal Mar

Barcelona is characteristically a city open to the sea which makes it very attractive; there are plenty of high standing tourist apartments along its 4 kilometres of golden sand beaches.

This zone includes several different districts of Barcelona that have different personalities, but they share the same closeness to the sea and the same tranquillity. All are popular and lively neighbourhoods.

The Vila Olimpica, born from the 92 Olympics in Barcelona, is situated by the sea. In this area you can find the marina, the beach and a multitude of bars, restaurants, “chiringuitos” (open bars on the beach) and discotheques. Renting an apartment here is perfect to be in direct contact with the sea. The visitor can also go to the mall Icaria Yelmo that hosts a multiplex where movies are in original version.

In the Diagonal Mar-Poblenou zone the old factories and the famous Rambla intermingle with modern buildings with beautiful tourist apartments. It also offers and easy access to the beach for the visitor can choose walking to it or taking a bus within minutes to reach a more secluded place.

All kind of activities can be enjoyed on the beach, each section has its own quirks and fun: for families, young people, etc.

Zones of Barcelona: Sants-Plaza España-Fira

The Sants-Plaza España-Fira zone is perfect for those who want to rent an apartment close to Barcelona’s most important train station (Barcelona Sants, where the airport train as well as the main national and international lines arrives) or wish to be near the Fira de Barcelona.

It’s a popular but very lively neighbourhood, and it’s well connected to the rest of the city thanks to excellent public transports like metro or bus. The main street, Sants, is full of boutiques, shops, supermarkets, restaurants and different bars.

On Plaza España stands the Fira de Barcelona, the nerve centre of fairs, congresses and exhibitions in Barcelona. Additionally the visitor can observe the beautiful Fuente Mágica de Montjuïc, a big fountain that proposes a breathtaking pyromusical show from Thursday to Sunday, 10PM-00AM. Not far the visitor has the possibility to take a stroll and admire what used to be an arena for corridas and has been converted into a mall with lots of shops, Las Arenas.

Zones of Barcelona: Sagrada Familia

The Sagrada Familia district gathers what is without a doubt Barcelona’s most emblematic monument: the Sagrada Familia Basilica. Its original and fascinating structure dominates this neighbourhood contiguous to the right Eixample.

The major artery of this district is Gaudí Avenue that links the Sagrada Familia with another primordial creation of the Catalonian modernism: the Sant Pau Hospital. There are a lot of different restaurants, bars and shops along this pedestrian street.

This nice residential area has great tourist and commercial assets and benefits from excellent public transports.

Zones of Barcelona: Raval-Ramblas

The Raval district, delimited by the Ramblas and the Paralelo Avenue, is a traditionally popular and rambunctious neighbourhood where great apartments for rent can be found.

Renovated during the last decade, the Raval hosts innovative cultural centres like the MACBA and the CCCB that help cultural encounters and exchanges, but there’s also a great variety of restaurants, shops and bars.

The Ramblas represent without a doubt the most known walk of Barcelona since the visitor who strolls along its two kilometres has the opportunity to see a never-ending line of shops, restaurants, bars and cafes but also to admire emblematic buildings such as the Teatro Liceu (Barcelona’s opera), the Boquería market or the Plaza Real.

The Ramblas start with the Plaza Cataluña and end with the Columbus monument facing the port. To rent an apartment in this area is to be the closest to the authentic Barcelona.

The Raval stands out for its multiculturalism and animation and gives the opportunity to the visitor to experience the most boisterous and roguish Barcelona.

Zones of Barcelona: Les Corts-Sarria-Sant Gervasi

Les Corts-Sarria-Sant Gervasi is the upper zone of Barcelona; it’s traditional and peaceful with luxury apartments and buildings. This residential area is accommodated, safe and quiet; it also stands out with its parks and proximity to the Tibidabo (the city’s highest mountain).

The Diagonal that crosses the entire city has its most financial and commercial side in its Eixample part. You can find a lot of different stores, boutiques and society’s headquarters. The visitor can find a very important mall along this avenue: Illa Diagonal.

Additionally, this is where the most prestigious private clinics of Barcelona are, thus making this zone ideal for those wanting to rent an apartment close to a clinic.

Zones of Barcelona: Gracia

Gracia is a district of Barcelona ideal for renting an apartment; it’s full of life with lots of bars, restaurants and welcoming squares where anybody can take advantage of the sun on the nice terraces. The Plaza del Sol and Plaza Virreina that surround an XVIIth century church are especially nice; they’re characterized by a bohemian and liberal atmosphere within this picturesque neighbourhood.

In the upper side of Gracia you can find the great Parc Güell created by Gaudi, it’s a spectacular garden-terrace with an incredible view of the city and it will surprise you at every step.

The Paseo de Gracia and the Diagonal are only a few minutes away walking, and the Plaza Cataluña and Ramblas only a few minutes away by metro.

The Gracia celebrations in Barcelona take place at the end of august; those festivities are famous for the many colourful representations held and the original street decorations that the neighbours created.

Gracia is the ideal place for those who want to rent an apartment in the centre but not too close to the boisterous old town.