We loved our brief stay in Barcelona. Marta and Paul’s apartment is a great home base. The neighborhood is lively (best suited for those that are comfortable with urban areas) but after settling in it feels very friendly. The food and drink around Raval is great, and it quickly became clear that we had made a good choice in where to stay. The apartment’s AC also helped fend off the heat of Barcelona, and made breaks in between outings feel all the more rejuvenating. Marta and Paul were quick to respond and very friendly.