Sunshine Terraces in Barcelona

Moving to a sunny country like Spain, especially if you're moving from a colder climate can do wonders for your well being and confidence. Cities like Barcelona have a fantastic amount of sunshine year-round, and it's proximity to the Mediterranean Sea means that on the extremely rare occasion that it snows, it never lays - and temperatures rarely go below the 2 or 3 degrees mark.



Never has a city been more designed around the sun. Many plaças such as the Plaça Reial in the downtown Gothic Quarter have chairs positioned strategically so that each one received the same amount of sunlight during the day. Locals will move around to find the shade whilst reading their newspapers, leaving the midday sun to the tourists or foreigners living in the city!

Buildings are mainly sandstone or light stone coloured, reflecting the suns rays and giving a warm glow during the day - it's often noted that Barcelona seems so grey when it rains, as this is the appearance that the buildings have when wet.

So what better way to take advantage of the great weather Barcelona has to offer than with an apartment with a balcony or a terrace?! Properties facing the sea will always have more natural light during the morning and early afternoon. And when the sun hits it's highest point and comes back down behind Tibidabo mountain, those facing away from the sea will enjoy it's rays. Many Barcelona apartments have balconies, and if they are internal, away from traffic noise, this can be a wonderful addition to your apartment - even in the balcony is narrow, you can fit a table and chairs outside and have an evening meal in the summer outside, or relax and read a book at the weekend.

Almost all buildings have rooftop terraces - many have been taken by those attic apartments occupying the top floor, but some are communal, and are often only used to hang washing or sometimes never used. If you're renting a long term apartment in Barcelona, it's wise to check if you would have access to the rooftop terrace - or terrado - before you sign an agreement taking this for advantage. Certain communities have restrictions as to who might be allowed up there.

If you're looking to move to Barcelona and fancy a terrace or a balcony as part of your dream, then it's wise to contact an agency dealing with Barcelona Luxury Real Estate portfolio, who will offer serious options for you to browse and consider. If you're looking for Long Term Rentals in Barcelona, don't hesitate to contact Modus Vivendi in Barcelona for a tailor made solution to your problem.