We loved staying at Javier's apartment! It was so nice to be in a real Barcelona neighborhood. The apartment was clean, the bed was comfortable, and the kitchen allowed us to cook some of our meals. Cafes and restaurants were close by, and the Arenas shopping center was just up the street, with a grocery and various stores. It was so easy to get to and from the airport by the airport bus, and with the metro a few minutes walk away, we could get to all the important sights in no time. (Buy a T-10 ticket for ten trips and save--plus more than one person can use it. It's good on the metro and bus too.) When I heard that tourist areas of Barcelona can stay hopping until 2 a.m., I was really pleased we were in a quiet neighborhood. I did feel a little sorry for the caged parrot and cockatiel a few doors down though. It must be sad for them when the wild parrots fly by overhead. But that's not Javier's fault! The terrace was a great spot to relax too. Thanks, Javier!