First of all, the apartment is modern, well-appointed and immaculately kept. Fabio is probably the most charming and gracious host you will ever see. He lives on the premises, so he is readily accessible if you have any needs. Security is exceptional. To me, the location is perfect, because it is out of the tourist area and you will find yourself embedded with locals who are enjoying their daily lives, frequenting outdoor cafes and bars, etc. The reason why this is so amazing is that a 15-20 minute walk puts you where a lot of the the action is, and a 3-minute walk puts you at a bus stop and bus service that will take you to the train station (if you are taking a side trip), or to the main attractions further downtown (cathedral, place de Espania, etc.). We bought a 20-trip multipass from the tobacco shop just a few doors from the apartment at a cost of approximately 16 euros, a bargain, and it took us everywhere. There is a decent market 1-minute away, and a nice bakery that is a 5-minute walk from the apartment. Places to eat and lounge are abundant, particularly at the lengthy park that is probably less than a 10-minute walk away, and a fabulous place to just soak up the local ambience at one of the many outdoor bars. All in all we had a memorable 9-day stay and would do it again without hesitation.