Barcelona holiday apartment rental, Central Barcelona with beach/lake nearby, balcony/terrace, air con, internet access, TV, DVD

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Princesa 2 (apartment)

Home description

The apartment is located in a lovely building, one of the most interesting in the Born area and was a runner up for the FAD Prize, a prestigious Spanish architecture award, provides two double bedrooms with Queen-size beds and large wardrobes, a bathroom with bath/shower, a spacious living area with balconies facing Flassaders Street. There is a fully-equipped kitchen with microwave and electric hob, and all rooms are tastefully furnished.

Located in the Born area, next to the Gothic Quarter, with a mix of restaurants, bars and winding streets with Roman ruins. You can enjoy walking the streets of this area with its unique shops, visit the Cathderal close by and take in the activity and atmosphere of the city.

A stone's throw away from places of interest like the Picasso museum, amongst others, and a walk away from the beach, this apartment is perfect for families or friends looking to explore and enjoy the city on foot.

Staying at this apartment you will be in the heart of the city and a walk away to all that Barcelona has to offer.

Bedroom	Kitchen
Bedroom	Living room and dining area

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The Costa Brava/Catalonia region

As many other European regions, Barcelona has well defined seasons in which temperatures and general weather are fairly predictable. Being a coast city, the relative humidity level is very high, always around 70%.

The warmest season is between June to August, with temperatures that sometimes can go higher than 30 degrees (Celsius), perfect for a holiday close to the sea. Enjoy the beaches and pools, walk the city wearing light clothing or just relax and have a cold drink at the various terraces available in the city.

Barcelona / Central Barcelona area

Undoubtedly, the Born has become a fashionable area of Barcelona nowadays. This quarter close to the sea has been modernized and reconverted into a dizzying rhythm over the past few years. And the result has been more than positive. Fashion stores, attractive locations for cocktails, wine shops, restaurants and bars have give Barcelona a cosmopolitan and fashion touch which characterizes a city like Barcelona.

Here you'll find the second most important cathedral of the city, Santa Maria del Mar, one of the most representative Gothic temples of this style. Famous for not only its artistic particularities but for its privileged location that still makes it spectacular.

This was the place where the craftsmen and different guilds had their workshops. Therefore, it is not strange that many streets are named after the offices of those who worked before.

It is exactly in Argentería street, which leads to Santa Maria del Mar Cathedral, where we can find a clear example of how the Born area has changed. Tapas bars, restaurants and fashion shops located where small workshops with craftsmen once worked with metal and silver.

Certainly, the main artery of such a fashionable area is Passeig del Born. Its street and wide space invites us to take a tranquil walk and we almost forget that we are in the crowded centre of the immense Catalonian capital. Continue walking and you will get to the Born market, a building that you will identify immediately thanks to its impressive iron structure built in 1870. It is a covered market, actually in construction, where a new museum of history will be located as old Roman ruins were recently discovered there. This decision was made in February 2002, by chance, when ruins of the medieval city were disovered.

It is highly recommendable to take a walk in all the streets of the Born, a delight for the lovers of a “cool” and “fashionable” atmosphere and also perfect for those who prefer the tranquillity of an area where artistic attractions like Picasso Museum are located in Montcada street.

We can say that this area has two edges: one is cultural and diurnal, and another is nocturnal, more self-assured and animated, though it does not last into the peak hours of the dawn...

How to get there

The Catalonian capital has very good access by all means of transport. It is communicated very well, so you can access easily without any problem.

BY AIR:
Barcelona Airport (called also El Prat Airport (http://www.aena.es) is 12 km from the city.
Transport connecting the airport with the city centre:
- Train RENFE (http://www.renfe.es) leaves the airport every thirty minutes from 6:13 a.m to 23:40 p.m and takes some twenty minutes to arrive to the centre of Barcelona ( train stations: Sants and Passeig de Gracia and França).
- There is a special bus, called' Aerobus' that connects the airport with Catalunya Square.

For more information please visit: http://www.bcn.es/turisme/english/turisme/welcome.htm

FLIGHTS:
Low cost flights direct to Barcelona El Prat airport include:
- www.bmibaby.com
- www.easyjet.com

Ryan Air flights arrive at GIRONA AIRPORT (http://www.aena.es).
Girona Airport is located 38 miles / 60 km north of Barcelona. Ryan Air runs a direct shuttle bus to the Estació de Nord Bus Station (takes about 1 hour, one way approx € 12, return ticket around € 19. Schedules according to flight times. Info line:+34 902 130 014).

Useful Links:
- Girona Airport – www.aena.es
- The Bus company is called Sagales - www.sagales.com
- Bus Timetables:
http://tinyurl.com/2geyvh
- Barcelona Map showing the Estació del Nord / Bus Station - http://www.sagales.com/index.asp?docId=139&MenuID=139&seccio=1

From the Estació del Nord we suggest you to take a taxi to the apartments. Also, metro station Arc de Triomf, located next to the bus station, goes to Catalunya square.

BY BOAT:
The port of Barcelona (www.apb.es) has direct connections with the ports of Majorca, Ibiza, Maó and Génova. It is a relatively centric port since the terminals of passenger are found at the end of the Ramblas.

BY TRAIN:
Barcelona has two international train stations: Sants Station and França Station where travellers come from different European countries. Many itineraries usually have the stop at the station of Paseo de Gracia also, located in the heart of the city. (http://www.bcn.es/turisme/castella/turisme/pla_arr_hom.htm). Once we are in these stations, the metro will allow us to arrive to our destination easily.

Activities near Barcelona

Facilities

Further details outdoors:
In easy reach of sights including the Cathedral, Roman ruins, museums, La Rambla, Catalunya square and Barceloneta beach. Many restaurants, unique shops and bars in the Born area.

Rental rates

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
High season	1 Apr 08	1 Nov 08	1323£  1,050	0-	0-	3 Nights
Low season	1 Nov 08	1 Apr 09	1143£  907	0-	0-	3 Nights

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
High season	1 Apr 08	1 Nov 08	945£  750	0-	0-	3 Nights
Low season	1 Nov 08	1 Apr 09	756£  600	0-	0-	3 Nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
10% long stay discount applied to 7 day stays or longer.

Prices (based on two adults) shown below:

High Season ( April to October ): from 150 to 175 euros for 2 people.
Low Season ( November to March ): from 110 to 120 euros for 2 people.
Peak dates ( Congress, Fires, Special Events, Easter and Christmas ): from 180 to 320 euros for 2 people.

Extra Adult: 30 euros. Children: 20 euros. Babies are free (under 3 years).

Prices are orientative and can depend on demand.

The price inlcudes tax and other fees like cleaning service.

Your credit card shall only be used to guarantee your reservation against cancellations and in accordance with the clauses hereto. No charge shall be made to your credit card at the time of making the reservation. We don’t store your Credit Card Information in any Personal data file.

Payment:
The client pays in cash Euros the total amount on the arrival day. Payment by Credit Card is possible for reservations with a total amount higher than 800 euros and is subject to a 4% charge. We only accept Visa or MasterCard. The clients have to inform us in advance if they want to pay with Credit Card.

For bookings that exceeds the amount of 1,500 euros, the client could be required to pay the 30% of the total amount in the reservation date. In these cases we will contact the client by email to proceed with the payment which can be done by credit card. The booking is confirmed with independence of whether this deposit is required or not.

The following apartments don't allow payment with credit card: Via Apartment, Unic Apartment, Marina Apartment.

Availability notes

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Contact owner

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Contact details for home 49457 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	David Riba
Tel:	+34 93 4522568
Fax:	+34 93 3969059
Mobile:	+ (0)871 2182568
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Advertiser joined: 25 Jan 2007 This property added: 18 Mar 2008

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