We were met by Mires friend who spoke excellent English and explained everything thoroughly. This is a "real" Barcelona neighborhood with groceries, bakeries, banks, shops, restaurants, pharmacy, everything you could wish and everyone is friendly and helpful. The Metro to the historic district is two blocks away and we used it over a dozen times. Cabs are plentiful and reasonable if you prefer that. After a long day of walking, we often cabbed the "home." The terrace is a real plus for dining or drinks. Mires apartment lets you experience what its like to be a "local."