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Flat near Sagrada Familia in Barcelona and apartment in Port de la Selva (Costa Brava)
We love travelling and so far have had 21 exchanges. Our flat is very well located in Barcelona centre, in the border of Eixample. We have a good 30 m2 patio. Sagrada Familia (Holy Family Temple) is 10´ walking from our home. This temple is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Barcelona.
We live on the 1st floor, and our flat is bright, cosy and comfortable, with 90 m2. We have a typical mediterranean 'patio' with flowers, two arm-chairs and a table for 6 or more people with a sunshade. Our flat has one kitchen with a big cooker and fully equipped kitchen (we love cooking!); three bedrooms, two toilets (one of them is the bathroom), a spacious living room, and a second small internal patio with a larder, a washing machine, tumble dryer and a sink.
Our flat is located in the lively Clot Quarter, an area full of life and with some nice bars and bodegas (traditional wine shops). Our street is on the border of Eixample Quarter, which provides a more peaceful location and a good base for exploring both the beaches and the city. We’re in the heart of Barcelona and very near to all the attractions, but without the noise and chaos of the Gothic quarter. There are plenty of options to get around by public transport nearby, and the beaches are only 20' by underground, and can also be easily reached cycling or with a bus.
You can find everything you need nearby the appartment: grocery shops, restaurants, supermarkets, bakeries, pharmacies... Even the train, if you wish to discover other areas of Catalonia and Spain.
The TNC (Teatre Nacional de Catalunya) http://www.tnc.cat/ and The Auditori http://www.auditori.org/index.aspx?pkaction=changeIdioma&idioma=en are 500 m. away from our flat.
A shopping center, Les Glories, is 10 minutes walking from home. There are a lot of shops, cinemas and restaurants.
http://glories.com/
In Glories square, there is the interesting design museum (10 minuts from home) . http://ajuntament.barcelona.cat/museudeldisseny/en
Our APARTMENT in Port de la Selva (35 m2): we also have a small apartment with views to the seaside in the center of Port de la Selva, a quaint little village in Costa Brava, famous for its beautiful beaches and delicious seafood. It has one room with a double bed, a bathroom, living room with a sofa-bed, a small kitchen and a beautiful balcony-terrace with views to the sea (it provides great sunset photo opportunities!). It has all the facilities: fridge, oven, coffee maker, ironing, washing machine, air con, fan. It's excellent spot to unwind and relax, and a great starting point to go for walks in nearby towns or to the beach and mountains.
Listing Overview
Property
- Bedrooms 3
- Sleeping Capacity 5
- Bathrooms 2
- Living Area m2
- Total Area m2
House rules
- Small children are welcome Yes
- Pets are welcome Yes
- Non-smoking house Yes
- Pet care wanted No
- Car necessary No
Exchange dates
| Exchange dates | Length of stay (nb of days) | Flexible |
|---|---|---|
| March 28, 2026 - April 05, 2026 | 1 weeks | No |
| July 20, 2026 - August 26, 2026 | 2 weeks | Yes |
Exchange periods
| Earliest date | Latest date | Length of stay (nb of days) | Flexible dates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Exchange period
1
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Earliest date
2026/03/28
March 28, 2026
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Latest date
2026/04/05
April 05, 2026
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Length of stay (nb of days)
1
Weeks
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Flexible dates
No
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Exchange period
2
|
Earliest date
2026/07/20
July 20, 2026
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Latest date
2026/08/26
August 26, 2026
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Length of stay (nb of days)
2
Weeks
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Flexible dates
Yes
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Neighborhood
About the neighborhood
Barcelona is a city with beautiful beaches, interesting museums (MNAC -Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya-, Museu Picasso, Miró, CCCB, MACBA –Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona-, etc.), architecture (Gaudí and Modernism, Gothic Quarter, Cathedral, Olympic Barcelona, streets and squares) cultural events, good gastronomy and cosmopolitan life.
You can obtain interesting information on these websites:
- Barcelona City Council: http://www.bcn.cat/en/ihome.htm In this web you have good information in Catalan, Spanish and English. There is a map (“how to go” information), tourism information, how’s the weather, tourist transport, city services, and more.
- MACBA (Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona):www.macba.es
- MNAC (Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya):www.mnac.es
- Museu Picasso: www.museupicasso.bcn.es
- Fundació Miró:http://www.fundaciomiro-bcn.org/
- CCCB (Centre de Cultura Comtemporània de Barcelona):http://www.cccb.org
- Museu del Club de Fútbol Barcelona (Barça):http://www.fcbarcelona.cat/web/english/club/club_avui/territori_barca/fcbmuseu/index.html
- Auditori (it offers quality music of different genres: classic, ancient Music, jazz, pop-rock, traditional music and ethnic):http://www.auditori.org/index.aspx?pkaction=changeIdioma&idioma=en
- TNC, Teatre Nacional de Catalunya:http://www.tnc.cat/
Some Touristic Guides:
- Lonely Planet: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/spain/barcelona
- Barcelona Tourist Guide:
http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/en/attractions/museums-in-barcelona.html
Nearest Airport: El Prat
House amenities
Vehicles included in exchange
- Use/Exchange of car 0
- Number of bicycles 4
- Number of children's bicycles 0
- Number of electrical bicycles 0
- Use of boat 0
House essentials
House features
Instruments
Accessibility
References
Your exchange partner’s home satisfaction rating is 3.5, based on 3 references.
Tout s'est très bien passé avec Anna et Antoni qui nous ont accompagnés gentiment dans cette première expérience. Tout s'étant trés bien passé, nous poursuivons l'aventure Intervac! L'appartement est très bien situé (et décoré) pour visiter la ville et aller à la plage. Le patio extérieur était bien agréable pour capter un peu d'air les matins de notre semaine caniculaire. Un trés beau séjour. Notre seul regret au final sera de ne pas avoir croisé Anna et Antoni :-)
La casa era absolutamente adecuada tal como reflejaba el anuncio.
We really enjoyed our stay in Barcelona in Antoni and Anna's flat. Antony and Anna were really welcoming and flexible. The flat is well located and very comfortable. The patio is a real plus.
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Member since
2010
- 24 Exchanges made
I'm a secondary school teacher. I teach catalan language and literature. My wife is a psychoanalyst. Laura (30) is a barista and Núria (27) works in international communications. We all love travelling around the world.
We did three exchanges in 2010: Viena, Montpellier (France) and Greece, and three more in 2011: Praga, Montréal and Toulouse (France). In 2012 We did another one in Rome in Easter and two in New York (Manhattan and Brooklyn) in summer.
Easter 2013 we had an exchange with a family of Marseille. In Summer we had two: with a Swiss family in July and a swap in Paris in August.
Easter 2014 we swap in Bourdeaux and in summer with Turenne (France).
Easter 2015: exchange in Dublin. Summer: Chateau-Arnaux (France) exchange.
Summer 2016: exchange with Tonder (Denmark) and Tuscanny (Italy).
Easter 2017: Copenhagen
Easter 2018: Lavoûte sur Loire (France)
Summer 2018: Sidney and Melbourne
Easter 2019: Choignes (France)
Destination Wishlist
- Open to any destination
- Scotland, UK
- United Kingdom
- London, UK
- France
