Barcelona holiday apartment letting, Central Barcelona with walking, beach/lake nearby, air con, TV

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BARCELONA CENTRE -Plaza España (apartment)

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The apartment is located in the first floor of the building, which has the typical and exquisite architecture of Barcelona city and a modern equipment such as a new elevator. The apartment has 36 square meters and capacity for 2 people (or 2 people with a child). The apartment has 1 comfortable room with a double bed. Includes large closets, fully equipped recently remodelled kitchen and bathroom.

It is centrally located in downtown Barcelona, right next to the well known Plaza España, La Fira of Barcelona (Fair Grounds), the Magic Fountains of Montjuïc. It is a short walking distance away from the famous Las Ramblas and the sea front. Within the Sants-Montjuïc Quarter of Barcelona, it is a safe area with several parks and fully equipped with shops, 24/7 supermarkets, pharmacy, internet cafes, restaurants, sports facilities, private parking, and public transportation - Plaza España is a hub for metro and bus transit (Plaza Catalunya, the Central Square of Barcelona, is five minutes away by tube), in addition to the taxi station across the street.

Overview Living Room	Comfortable and nice furniture
The apartment is quite next to the Barcelona Congress in Plaza Espanya 1 minute on foot.

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The Costa Brava/Catalonia region

- Barcelona city and the sea: With a coastline stretching more than four kilometres, the recovery of the Barcelona seafront has been one of the most important changes in the city. Today, the beaches are the largest and most popular leisure spaces of the urban landscape.
- Barcelona city by night: Shows, bars, discotheques, concerts, terraces and popular fiestas are just a few of the choices that the city offers for enjoying the Mediterranean night. By night Barcelona provides exciting cultural activities, entertainment and leisure for all tastes.

- Museums of Barcelona city: With the idea of being the city's true cultural driving force, the museums of Barcelona programme all sorts of activities, from temporary exhibitions to itineraries and workshops, offering attractive ways to discover their historic and contemporary collections.

- Active Tourism: Catalonia offers many possibilities for those who seek active tourist experiences based on sport. Such visitors will find excellent facilities assuring them a splendid holiday all over the country. Just choose your favourite sport and find all the different products and facilities available.

- Nature and weather: Nature-lovers will discover not only a pleasant, temperate Mediterranean climate, but also a wealth of landscapes and rich diversity in Catalonia. From steep, rocky coasts to gently sloping sandy beaches, from inland plains and wooded mountains to deep Pyrenean valleys and snow-capped peaks, the opportunities to enjoy nature are endless here.

- Business travel: In Barcelona city, excellent trade fair facilities and convention centres are combined with matchless complementary leisure amenities for those moments of relaxation between deals. The main fair grounds in Catalonia (FIRA DE BARCELONA - PLAZA ESPAÑA) are located across the flat.

Barcelona / Central Barcelona area

- The apartment is centrally located in downtown Barcelona, right next to the famous Plaza España, Gran Via Avenue, La Fira of Barcelona (Fair Grounds), Las Arenas Bullring, the Mountain of Montjuic, and the Magic Fountains. You have the major city attractions and cultural events within a 15 minutes walking distance (Ramblas, Montjuic and its Magic fountains, The Gothic Quarter, museums, Poble Espanyol).

- The area is really beautiful and quiet. With several green public spaces around, you will find thematic and historic gardens around. In our apartment you can take advantage of your free time to take a stroll and enjoy the parks. If you want to make a tour of the hill (Montjuic), you will find, in addition to the popular exotic gardens, a rose garden, some of the city’s museums, various sculptures, historical figures and others dedicated to popular characters, writers and poets.

- Landmarks near the Apartment: National Palace, Montjuic Magic Fountains, Las Ramblas, National Art Museum of Catalunya (MNAC) and Romanesque Museum, Spanish Village (Poble Espanyol) and Fran Daurel Museum, "Fundació La Caixa" Museum, Mies van der Rohe Pavilion, Miró Museum, Ethnology Museum, Archaeology Museum, Greek Theatre, Theatres: Mercat de les Flors and Teatre Lliure, Olympic Ring, Montjuic Castle, Harbour / Columbus Monument, Joan Miro Park.
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DISTANCE TO MAIN ATTRACTIONS

* Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya: 0.47 Km
* Poble Espanyol: 0.59 Km
* Fundació Joan Miró: 0.68 Km
* Estadio Olímpico Lluís Companys: 0.88 Km
* Palau sant Jordi: 1.02 Km
* Museo de Arte Contemporáneo: 1.20 Km
* Estació de Sants: 1.35 Km
* Universitat de Barcelona: 1.77 Km
* Palacio Güell: 1.88 Km
* Las Ramblas: 1.92 Km
* Drassanes Reials: 1.95 Km
* Iglesia Santa María del Pi: 2.02 Km
* Monumento Colón: 2.06 Km
* Catedral de Barcelona: 2.31 Km
* Casa Batlló: 2.34 Km
* Passeig de Gràcia: 2.37 Km
* Palau de la Musica Catalana: 2.48 Km
* Iglesia de Santa María del Mar: 2.67 Km
* Museo Picasso: 2.70 Km
* Camp Nou: 2.71 Km
* Parc de la Ciutadella: 3.33 Km
* Zoo de Barcelona: 3.43 Km
* Palacio Pedralbes: 3.52 Km
* Temple expiatori de la Sagrada Familia: 3.89 Km
* Teatre Nacional de Catalunya: 4.08 Km

How to get there

One of the main advantages is its STRATEGIC LOCATION. The apartment is easily reached by road and are close to the airport, the port and the main railway station. The existence of a public transport system (underground, buses and trams) guarantees access to any part of Barcelona and its metropolitan area. You have a taxi station across the street. Additionally, Plaza España is a hub for public transportation, where you will find 2subway lines and more than 20 bus lines including the touristic bus and the AeroBus (direct shuttle to the airport). “Estació de Sants” (Barcelona Central Train Station) is also close to Plaza España (10 minutes walking distance), and it connects the city with the different peninsular and European capitals as well as the regional and metropolitan areas.

How to get to the flat from the Airport?
- By TAXI: Barcelona has 11.000 taxis which are easily identifiable by their yellow and black colour. It takes between 15/20 minutes to reach the apartment. The ride should cost 15-20 €. The taxi stop is in front of the building.
- By AEROBUS: This special service is clearly identifiable as you will see its name written on the outside of the vehicle. You will find sign posts indicating the platform outside the Airport terminal and bringing you to the city, stopping at different points. A one-way ticket costs around 4 €. You can buy the ticket in the same bus and pay it with a credit card.

- AIRPORT TRAIN: Situated on the west part of the Airport terminal, offers you a train service every 30 minutes to and from Barcelona “Sants” train station where you can take the subway (2 stops to Plaça Espanya) or a taxi.

- By CAR: From the airport take main road C-31 (Autovía Castelldefels) until you reach Plaza España. Turn left (Avenida Rius i Taulet) until you get to Lleida Street. The flat is right in front of the Fira Palace Hotel, at the end of Avenida Rius i Taulet.

Activities near Barcelona

Facilities

Further details indoors:
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Flat LCD TV (new!) and digital satellite (channels in English, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, and so on.)
- DVD player.
- HIFI stereo with MP3 CD Player.
- Electrical fan
- Electrical heating
- Vitroceramic cooker
- Kettle
- Cooking utensils provided
- Coffee machine
- Hair dryer
- Wardrobe with hanging space
- Vacuum cleaner
- Elevator

Further details outdoors:
- In the Rius i Taulet street, you have 2 parkings. It is very useful and you have just a one minute of the building.
- FOR PROFFESIONALS AND STAND EXPOSITORS: "La Fira de Barcelona" is across the street.
- In our apartment you can take advantage of your free time to take a stroll and enjoy the parks.
- The flat has not natural light since it doesn’t have windows open directly to the street, which otherwise makes it quiet and private (It has 3 windows, which communicate to the hall of the building and courtyards).

Further details

You are dealing directly with the owner, so you avoid paying extra charges and commissions.

Conditions

We remind you that this is a non smoking apartment in order to keep it clean and in good sanitary condition. Additionally, no pets area allowed without previous written consent.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
LOW Season/Weekly	1 Nov 07	1 Apr 08	400£ 336	6050	6050	2 Nights
MIDDLE Season/Weekly	1 Apr 08	1 Jul 08	450£ 378	7059	7059	2 Nights
HIGH Season/Weekly	1 Jul 08	1 Sep 08	500£ 420	8067	8067	2 Nights
MIDDLE Season/Weekly	1 Sep 08	1 Nov 08	450£ 378	7059	7059	2 Nights
LOW Season/Weekly	1 Nov 08	1 Apr 09	400£ 336	6050	6050	2 Nights
MIDDLE Season/Weekly	1 Apr 09	1 Jul 09	490£ 412	7059	7059	2 Nights
HIGH Season/Weekly	1 Jul 09	1 Sep 09	550£ 462	8067	8067	2 Nights
MIDDLE Season/Weekly	1 Sep 09	1 Nov 09	490£ 412	7059	7059	2 Nights
LOW Season/Weekly	1 Nov 09	1 Apr 10	400£ 336	6050	6050	2 Nights
MIDDLE Season/Weekly	1 Apr 10	1 Jul 10	490£ 412	7059	7059	2 Nights
HIGH Season/Weekly	1 Jul 10	1 Sep 10	550£ 462	8067	8067	2 Nights

The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.

MONTHLY rates and special DISCOUNTS available (last minute, early bird, special events), please ask.

PAYMENT: 30% in advance to book (bank transfer or PAYPAL). The remaining 70% is paid cash on arrival) + 200 eur security deposit which is repaid on the check out (returning the keys). Check in, fresh towels - linens and service fee: 75€. Capacity: up to 3 people. Cleaning and change of towels service and sheets available.

SOME SPECIAL RATES: Christmas: 20/des to 02/jan - 120€/night - minimum stay: 5 nights. Easter: 120€/night - minimum stay: 4 nights. Sonar Festival: 120€/night - minimum stay: 3 nights. Bread & Butter: 120€/night - minimum stay: 3 nights. World Congress of Cardiology: 120€/night - minimum stay: 5 nigths. Meeting Point (Real Estate): 120€/night - minimum stay: 5 nigths. 3 GSM congress: 260€/night - minimum stay: 4 nights, and 2 days before and days after the congress - 150€ per night.

LATE ARRIVALS: Arrivals between 21:00h and 23:00h have an extra charge of 25.00€, Arrivals later than 23:00h have an extra charge of 40.00€.

CANCELLATION FEES: Up to 30 days prior to arrival we refund 90% of the reservation fee (10% for bank transfer expenses). From 29 to 10 days prior to arrival we do not refund the reservation fee. Less than 10 days prior to arrival we charge 50% of the total amount of rent. Less than 48h or without cancellation will be charged with the total amount of rent.

Guestbook

Name: Anne. Date: Mon Oct 19 2008

What can I say? We had a good experience with Joan and Fiorela (the owners). This is a nice apartment, well placed and with kind owners. We stayed there for 5 nights and had an excellent time. We would definitely stay here again if our travels brought us to Barcelona. So, in summary, a great apartment, great location, very well priced and with nice people.
Cheers!

Anne & Ben
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Wonderful stay at this apartment! (30/03/2008)

Hello, My wife and I have just reurned home after a wonderful stay at this apartment. It was very much better than I expected with great location, handy to everything. First class in every way from the ease of booking to follow up confirmation, very friendly greetings on arrival from Karen.They made sure we settled in well and had every thing we needed. I thought the free bottled water in the fridge or a tourist guide showed just how much thought they put into assuring we had everthing to make our stay a very pleasent one. We have stayed at many hotels and apartments in the past but this one is by far the best deal and value in Barcelona.

Best regards,
Sam Gofton
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Great value for money and location, Nov, 2007

written by: Elisa

Stayed at the apartment during the last 2 weeks of June. The apartment has a great location right at the heart of Barcelona, is perfectly situated. It was very good furnished and comfortable. Joan was excellent with us, and I wouldn't think twice about returning there. Great value for your money and excellent location.

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Alessandro. August 2007

Ci siamo trovati propio bene, molto accogliente, comodo. Siamo stati una settimana a barcelona,l'apartamento e' stupendo si trova a pochi minuti di metro, autobus o a piedi da piazza cataluna y las ramblas. Buona situazione piazza españa. Io lo raccomanderei a tutti. Il propietario molto simpatico e disponibile. Sicuramente ritornero.

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Contact details for home 12591 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Joan Riera
Tel:	+34 93 3213880
Mobile:	+34 666814133
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Advertiser joined: 12 Jun 2006 This property added: 12 Jun 2006

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