Month: May 2014

How to Choose an Apartment with Terrace for your Holidays in Barcelona

Alí Araúz

Time has come! You are planning your holidays and you have already chose Barcelona as your summer destination. Now, you need to find a perfect apartment with terrace to enjoy the great weather.

  • I will give you some tips and facts you should consider before renting an apartment with terrace in Barcelona:First of all, you must know exactly why you prefer an apartment with terrace. Are you planning to lay back naked under the sun of Barcelona? Well, then make sure you don’t rent an apartment located in “planta principal” (main floor) or “entresuelo” (mezzanine), unless you love having spectators from the upper terraces. Not comfortable with this idea? You value your privacy? Then you need a penthouse. The ático apartments usually have the must sunny, spacious and private terraces in Barcelona. Take a look to our Ferran Batik to have a glance of what a perfect sunset might be.
apartment with terrace in barcelona
  • If you are dreaming with a relaxing holiday, you would enjoy an apartment with a terrace overlooking a peaceful street.  Make sure the bedrooms are not facing the street, to avoid traffic and other street noise during night. Try our Neo Apartment, a charming flat with sunny terrace where you can just sit back and have a great chat over a bottle of cava.
Apartment overlooking street Barcelona
  • Coming with kids? You better rent an apartment with a big terrace where they can play while you charge batteries.  Our Garden House is the perfect apartment for families. Your kids will have their own playground in Barcelona.
terrace Apartment barcelona
  • If you are a social traveler who loves being surrounded by people, then you don’t really need an apartment with terrace as you will pay for a space you will not really use – believe me! Generally speaking, apartments with a private terrace costs a lot more.  So, you’ll probably save money by opting to rent an apartment, not at the beach, but near the beach.  Parsifal apartment is  literally steps from La Rambla, next to the Liceu Metro stop and 20 minutes walking to Barceloneta Beach. 
balcony apartment in la rambla

You are done. Now is time to make easier choices…bikinis, hats and sun block!

Good luck, and see you soon in Barcelona!

Suggested Summer Destination: SITGES

Alí Araúz

The weekend has arrived and you are wondering how to take advantage of these first days of good weather and sun? Well, if you are looking for great beaches, sun, relax and drinks…SITGES is your destination this weekend.

sitges coast

The beach! There are 17 nice beaches following the coast of Sitges. Some of them have even been awarded for their water and sand quality. However, each and every one has its own charm depending on what you are up to.  Sitges is also a popular gay destination with some specifically gay nudist beaches. You will find detailed information and maps of all beaches here.

sitges beaches gay

Been in Sitges you cannot miss Casa Bacardi, Rum Museum to commemorate Facundo’s Bacardi was born in Sitges. They offer guided tours to discover the passionate history and all the production process of this worldwide known rum. You may also try their famous “Cuba Libre” or Daiquirí. Carrer del Pecat (Sin Street):  Finally you have the perfect tan! Now is time to enjoy Sitges nightlife. There is a street in the center which everyone calls the “Carrer del Pecat” although its real name is Carrer Primer de Maig. This street offers top restaurants and bars where you can find all types of customer, from the most calm to the more “sinful”, dining or enjoying a drink before going partying.

Sitges Sin Street

Where to Stay in Sitges: If you want to enjoy a great weekend with your own private pool, consider renting our astonishing Villa Downstairs.

sitges villa for rent

The Villa is located in a smart residential zone, lovely and quiet. The main entrance is in the garden and holds the luxury of a 16 meters length swimming-pool, with spa and night lights and the unbeatable views. You cannot miss the experience…RESERVE TODAY! 

Barcelona Bridal Week

Alí Araúz

Barcelona es una de las ciudades más fashionistas de Europa – y del mundo, me atrevería a decir – por lo que cualquier cita de moda que se lleve acabo aquí es un “must”.

Tanto si eres un diseñador emergente, como si estás a punto de casarte, Barcelona Bridal  Week es el sitio donde debes estar esta semana.

Trajes de Novia Rosa Clará en Barcelona Bridal Week

Rosa Clará, la diseñadora catalana que ha dado tanta proyección internacional a la Marca España, abrió ayer la Pasarela Gaudí con diseños inspirados en Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn y Annie Hall, entre otras grandes musas.

En primera fila se encontraba reconocidas celebrities y algunas parejas de los futbolistas del Barça, Antonella Roccuzzo –pareja de Messi-, Daniella Semaan –pareja de Cesc Fábregas-, Yolanda Cardona –mujer de Víctor Valdés-, Nuria Cunillera –mujer de Xavi Hernández-, y Gabriela Lenzi – “buena amiga” de Neymar.

mujeres del barcelona F.C. en pasarela gaudí

Otros diseñadores que estarán presentes serán Victorio & Lucchino  y Pronovias, este último se encargará de cerrar el evento con broche de oro.

Pero el Barcelona Bridal Week no termina aquí, ya que del 9 al 11 de mayo se desarrolla el Salón Internacional Novia España que aglutina a los mejores profesionales del sector, representando cerca de 200 marcas, el 50% de ellas internacionales.

Barcelona Bridal Week Novia España

Si este año te lo perdiste, toma nota y contacta con bizFlats para el Barcelona Bridal Week 2015.

The Best Apartment @La Rambla: Parsifal

Alí Araúz
Apartment in la rambla barcelona

This month’s Best Seller is, according to our guests, one of the best locations to stay in Barcelona.

Parsifal is located at La Rambla, very convenient to The Mercat de la Boqueria, which has the freshest produce and gourmet items with the most flavor of the city. Very close by Gran Teatre del Liceu, the internationally renowned temple of music, Plaça Reial with its arcades, fountains and lampposts designed by Gaudí. All these are must-see stops. On the other side of the Rambla, we travel in time to historical Barcelona, guided through the narrow streets of the Gothic Quarter and further along, the cosmopolitan neighborhood of El Born, a haven for artists and trend-setting avant-garde fashion boutiques.

The Apartment

We speak of a spacious apartment with a large living room with fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances.

Three bedrooms, two of them doubles and one individual, willl guard your dreams, which will be placid and relaxing, as all the bedrooms face away from the street Sant Pau. Our Parsifal apartment has two full modern design bathrooms, one en suite in the master bedroom, with large showers and heated towel rails to keep your towels warm. Central air conditioning in all rooms. All windows are double glazed aluminum anti-noise for great soundproofing and insulation.

What our Guests Say:

“This apartment is just steps off La Rambla, good for family with kids. Bedrooms are quiet facing to the yard. Kitchen is nice and well equipped. Plenty of restaurants and cafes around. Definitely better than family room in hotel for the same money.”

“We stayed at this beautiful apartment for one week and everything was perfect. The accommodations are comfortable and spacious. Is literally at a few steps from las Ramblas and there is a metro station just in from of the Liceu which is next to the apartment. We walked everywhere and felt safe. The apartment is walking distance to both El Raval and Barric Gotic which are the most recommended places for shopping, dinning and nightlife. We had a fabulous time!”

barcelona atractions

In a Nutshell:

If you are coming with your family this is by far your best lodging option in Barcelona. In the same city block as the great “Liceu” opera house building, 20 metres from La Rambla, the most lively boulevard in the city. A charming apartment, accommodation for 5 persons, from €130 per night, with an unbeatable location, equiped kitchen, excellent communications to the centre and for day trips out.

RESERVE NOW! Available dates this month: 20-28th May…hurry up!