This apartment is in the Poble Sec neighborhood with a very impressive kitchen and large bedroom area. In Poble Sec you can cook like a local - carnicerias, fruterias, and alimentacio are all close by and the kitchen has everything you need. There is a dining area to enjoy whatever you cook. If you want to eat out instead, Calle Blai has innumerable tapas and restaurant options.

That is not to say you should only stay in Poble Sec- the Old City is walkable, there are lots of bike rental places in the neighborhood and you can bike to the beach from here in about 10 minutes! You can really hit the ground running with Jon's suggestions. He lives nearby and has a ton of suggestions written down when you arrive. He also texted me periodically about events he heard about.

I hope to keep in touch with Jon and stay in one of his apartments in the future.