Gracia Terrace Apartment Barcelona

This Barcelona accommodation lies in the heart of Gracia, an attractive, safe and lively neighbourhood, popular with artists and a general bohemian crowd, and historically known as the source of many of Barcelona’s underground and fringe movements. Until the late 19th century this was an independent town and the local residents have retained their strong autonomous streak, often declaring they come from Gracia and not Barcelona! Here you will find an assorted host of trendy bars, vintage boutiques and cosy cafes, and the area has the highest concentration of ethnic restaurants in the city. Plaza de Sol is the focal point for nightlife where locals convene to enjoy an evening of festivity. This neighbourhood is also renowned for a festival in August, a week long extravaganza in which residents compete (rather seriously) for the best street decorations. The results are generally spectacular and the festival really comes alive after dark with numerous drink stalls, fireworks and live music stages showcasing a variety of talent and tastes.

This district is also the ideal base for discovering the whimsical Guell Park, which you can actually reach by foot in twenty five minutes. This 37 acre area was developed by prominent architect Antoni Gaudi and exhibits stunning examples of his work, strategically displayed in a scene reminiscent of a child’s fairy tale. This infusion of nature and architecture is definitely worth a visit and also affords magnificent panoramic views across the entire city.