cristina & anna were wonderful hosts for our stay in vallvidrera; always friendly, communicative and ready to help. the location is a remarkable balance of rural and urban living. the house is on top of a hill with views of woodland stretching down into the valley, and dozens of hiking trails accessible from the front door. yet you can quickly get to the centre of barcelona via the funicular and metro. this has been a very happy period for the two of us, highly recommended.