We were greeted warmly by Ricard. Everything at the apartment was spotlessly clean, efficiently organised, and well equipped. We were particularly impressed with the folder of information for guests which helped us to find our way around the city in the two short days we had. The apartment is in a fascinating area, Gracia, which was preparing for the start of the fiesta in a few days time and locals were busily constructing all sorts of curious contraptions and decorations and in the street outside. We just wished we'd had a few days longer to experience it. We had no trouble interesting ethnic restaurants close by.