We can't imagine a better base to enjoy the best of Barcelona, away from the tourist mobs. The apartment is beautifully designed and laid out, with a lovely outdoor seating area off the bedrooms. The Rambla de Poble Nou is a joy--what the more famous Ramblas in the center used to feel like 25 years ago before Barcelona got inundated by tourists-people like you and me, along with jerks who just come to Barcelona to go on a 5 day drinking binge. And the beach in the neighborhood is amazing. Cristal clear water and a fun ambiance without ever being unruly. I definitely plan on returning.