Choosing a Barcelona Neighbourhood

Visiting a city as a tourist can be completely different than visiting to live and work. Let's take Barcelona as our example. If you come to the city for 3-4 nights, you might think that your hotel at Plaça Catalunya is a fantastic location due to the close proximity of all the sights and public transport. However, if you were thinking about living here, you'd soon find that it would be a nightmare to get your car anywhere near the door to your apartment, for example, that you will have to walk a fair way for your nearest supermarket (which would constantly be full!) and if you need a DIY store, or something from a Drugstore, again, you're kind of stumped.

It's a good idea to make a list of things you love about where you live before the move and then try and find those things in your new destination. Obviously the lists will never concur completely, but if green space is a must for you, then you might prefer somewhere away from the beach, etc. etc.

So in the next couple of posts, we'll try and give you the lowdown on some of the neighbourhoods to choose from in Barcelona, along with the pros and cons of choosing those areas over others. This might help when planning a trip to view potential properties, or in thinking where to rent in the city. If you're looking for Luxury Real Estate in Barcelona then check out Modus Vivendi in Barcelona