Excellent location with close proximity to beach and food. Quiet area outside the city center with fewer tourists. We loved the Poblenou neighborhood and ate most of our meals in the blocks surrounding Lugaris and on Rambla del Poblenou. Mar Bella and Bogatell beaches are a short walk across the street (6-7 minutes) with a park in between. There is plenty of room to hang out on the rooftop deck but the pool is small. It was nice for a quick swim but not a place you’d spend the day at if that’s what you’re looking for. On days we went sightseeing, we took the L4 metro from Poblenou (8 min walk). It’s a short ride to Barceloneta and other central destinations. We did walk to Parc de la Ciutadella one day, prob 25-30 minutes and a nice walk alongside the coast. Our apartment was a 2 bed 2 bath and was perfect for our family of 4 (two kids under 10). Spacious living area with everything you’d need for an extended stay, including washer/dryer. Ours looked very much like the photos and we did have a sea view. The building has a nice exterior on a clean and safe street. The shared lobby on each floor when you step off the elevator is a bit drab but the apartment itself was nice, modern, and set up well. Staff was friendly and helpful, and spoke English well. If you value easy access to the beach and want a more local feel to your trip the Lugaris is highly recommended.