HOLIDAY COTTAGES AND VACATION RENTALS

Property Description :

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 market. 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 - 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 - adsl internet connection (bring your own computer) - no elevator, the apartment is on the top floor (5th)

Pets : No

Garden : No

Pool : No

Area Description :

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.