Cristina's apartment is in a wonderful neighborhood in Gracia with lots of shops and charming plazas nearby. The proximity to Park Güell and Sagrada Familia, both easily accessible on foot, made it especially well situated. Cristina has a large map of Barcelona on the wall and she gave us a detailed, enthusiastic orientation. Because we arrived before the apartment was ready, we left our luggage there and Cristina walked us to a nearby plaza. The apartment is roomy, lots of closet space, a good shower, and it has many attractive personal touches and decorations. It was wonderful base for us in Barcelona, it was just as described, and Cristina was a perfect host.