We were traveling with a party of 9 family members (age range of 14-81) for our first trip to Barcelona, so the accommodation had to be just right. And it was! Mich’s apartment was spacious and thoughtfully appointed. From the selection of pots and pans, to crockery, to bedroom linens - everything was perfect. Here are some other great benefits:
1. Location - readily accessible via metro to every part of the city (two metro stations close by).
2. Excellent restaurants in the neighborhood. The paella at Micu Maku right downstairs was excellent. They also have Thai, Indian (Surya Indian Street Food) and standard Tapas taverns and restaurants in the vicinity.
3. Very nice grocery store a short walk away. Also, they across the street they have a 24/7 grocery/convenience store - which was very useful for times when the main grocery store was closed - where you could get all the basics.
4. Two bakeries literally downstairs ... open early.
5. The Catalunya / Las Ramblas area is within walking distance or a short cab ride away if you don’t feel like walking. Lots of great food places there including the Bouqeuria, catch a Flamenco performance, buy gifts, Barca store and other department stores including El Corte Inglés.
All in all, it was a great staging ground for us to explore all that Barcelona has to offer. When we go back, we’ll know exactly where to stay.