We enjoyed our stay at Maria's apartment very much. It is large, tastefully decorated and close to both the beach and the neighborhood of El Born with lots of interesting shops and cafes. Also, there is a park left from the 1888 world exhibition if some peace from the urban mumbojumbo or some fin de siecle-feeling are needed. Maria and Eduardo are fantastic hosts, provided us with some wine and orange juice upon arrival, and allowed us generously to leave our luggage at the apartment for a few hours on the day of our departure. We would come again on our next trip to Barcelona.