The flat was very nice, tidy, clean and practical. And across the narrow street the beautiful Santa Maria basilca of the Oceans. The appartements owner and host, Jose Marie, is a welcoming, bright and caring man. He really wants you to have a nice stay in the city where his familiy has lived for many generations. Jose Maria knows every corner of it. The neigbourhood El Born, is in our view a kind of village in the city with it's many inviting plaza's, narrow streets and little, unique shops. Go and search for your favorite! Ask Jose Maria! The accomodation is exclusively placed and surpsingly many of the city's wonders is near by, for instance the Picasso museum and the old quarter Barri Gotic in just a few minutes walk. The beach in Barceloneta is not far. By the way, how many big cities in Europa has long and clean beaches in front? In the heart of this historic, real and overwelming city, your trip is bound to be something that improves your life quality. We didn't try to reach all of it at once; we must com back again. Our natural choice will be Jose Marias house in El Born.