This fantastic flat is in el Poblenou, an up and coming arts and tech work/live neighborhood not far from the city center. The flat is gorgeous, with everything one needs for a beautiful stay. Its balcony is great for relaxing, the kitchen accommodates cooking anything (we cooked multiple full meals) and 24 hour shopping is just around the corner. The beautiful beach is just two blocks away, and a gorgeous place for evening strolls, for finding dinner by the sea. The place would host two couples very well, or a couple with an older child. But if felt perfect for two of us, giving us a bedroom to explode our suitcases for the week, and another bedroom to sleep. The decor in the old building captures a very fresh, up-to-date modern feel with touches of the old, like the wood shutters on the windows looking out over the street. Mercedes was easy to reach, and very helpful, including a comprehensive guide to the restaurants and bars in the neighborhood (many). The excellent Barcelona subway is only three blocks away, and we used it extensively to get around town.