Poble Sec is a great choice for a home base in Barcelona. It is a short walk to Montjuic for green space, or a short walk in the opposite direction to catch the metro. I am not usually picky in accommodations because I prefer to spend as much time exploring as possible. This time, Diego’s apartment was so comfortable that we found reasons to start late in the morning, or stop back in during the day. It is an oasis, and my expectations are forever changed. Diego has set a very high bar.