We were welcomed by a friend of Mireia's and given a ride to the apartment for 35eu. Worth it! Taxis cost anywhere from 40-50eu. The apartment is beautiful and in a great part of town that is not completely surrounded by tourists. It is centrally located and is a short walk to the metro. It took less than an hour to walk all the way to the beach and the walk was full of stunning scenery. We love to walk but you can also take the metro and it would be much faster. We highly recommend Mireia's apartment if you are going to Barcelona.