Living in Barcelona: You are looking for a property by the sea, want to buy a holiday home and still live close to a big city? Then a property in Barcelona would be ideal for you. In the following article you will get to know the different districts of Barcelona. Where is the best place to live? How safe are the areas? Where are the best restaurants and boutiques? What are the prices? All these questions will be answered here. Get started with your realtor and invest in your property as an investment. Combine the advantages of the beach and the city and have a look around Barcelona!
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City and neighbourhoods of Barcelona: Living in Spain
Barcelona is one of the largest cities in Spain and is known as a metropolis. Including the many neighborhoods, a total of over 5.6 million people live in this city. We show you here what you need to know about Barcelona, where the hippest neighborhoods are located and the facts about the capital of Catalonia. Find out why Barcelona is so popular not only with tourists, but also with locals and newcomers and where it is best to live.
Barcelona on the map: metropolis and city of millions
Barcelona is a city with over a million inhabitants in Spain and is located in the northeast of the country. The city is located directly on the Mediterranean Sea and has its own airport (BCN). Barcelona has an area of 101.9 km² and 1.6 million people live in the city center. Including the neighbouring districts, the population rises to a full 5.6 million people. The large city is a metropolis in Europe and is particularly known for its art and architecture scene. Real estate in Barcelona is also very sought after. On the one hand, one is in the middle of the city center and can therefore experience and see a lot. On the other hand, the city is located directly on the sea, has typically warm temperatures and is therefore ideal as a second home.
Population: 1.6 million
Area: 101.9 km²
Eixample, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi &Les Corts: Real estate on the coast
In the following article, you will get to know some of the most famous and most affluent neighborhoods of Barcelona. We’ll show you where the best places to live are, how high the real estate prices are and for whom which neighborhood is best suited. If you are currently looking for a holiday home in Spain, a look at the metropolis Barcelona is inevitable. We’ve done the research for you and found out everything you need to know. Find out here about the most prestigious neighborhoods and their characteristics.
Eixample: exclusive society, art & architecture scene
Eixample is the second district of Barcelona and can be found in the middle of the city. The district is particularly affluent and stands out due to high prices for villas, an exclusive society and impressive architecture. Eixample is particularly modern and offers first-class restaurants and designer shops. The location of the district is also ideal. On the one hand, you can live above all safe and undisturbed, and yet you can quickly get to different places. The airport, the sea or the famous cathedral are, depending on the location, only a few minutes away by car and you are also quickly connected by the public transport network. Eixample is becoming more and more modern and prestigious. The art and architecture scene are very well known and who owns a property in this district, has done everything right.
Price for a villa: 2 million to 3.5 million.
Price for a penthouse: 500.000 to 2 Mio.
Eixample: ideal location in the middle of Barcelona
The district of Eixample is located in the middle of Barcelona and can be found next to districts like Les Corts, Gràcia or Sant Martí. Eixample has an area of 7.46 km² and 268,190 people live in this district. Barcelona Airport (BCN) is also within easy reach and you can be there in 20 minutes by car or 35 minutes by public transport. The famous “La Catedral de la Santa Creu i Santa Eulália” is also 7 minutes away by car. So Eixample is very central and if you own a property in this area, you can reach everything in Barcelona very quickly. If you want to go to the sea, you can reach the nearest beach in about 5 minutes and walk along the promenade.
Eixample is first and foremost a prime residential and shopping area in Barcelona and has a lot to offer. Besides some designer shops, however, you will also find a distinct art scene, the best restaurants and exceptional architecture. Eixample is considered a very affluent, safe and above all private neighbourhood. If you own a property here, you can feel safe and relaxed. Nevertheless, the district offers a lively nightlife in trendy clubs and bars. There is also a lot to do during the day. Stroll through the big streets, go shopping and visit a fancy café. With the extensive range of public transport, you are always quickly in different places and very well connected.
Many designer shops
Safe, private neighborhood
Public transport
Here you can see the Casa Mila, one of the most famous sights of Barcelona. Take a digital picture yourself and explore the streets.
Sarrià-Sant Gervasi: impressive views on the outskirts of the city
Sarrià-Sant Gervasi is a district in the northwest of the city of Barcelona and has a very large area with lots of greenery to offer. The place is rather remote from the hustle and bustle of the city centre and is therefore ideal for relaxation and recreation. If you own a property in this neighbourhood, you will be offered a lot more than just an impressive view. Here you will find the privacy you need and can wind down after a busy day. Sarrià-Sant Gervasi is a very pleasant place and has a close-knit community. There is a lot of emphasis on getting along well with each other.
Price for a villa: 1 million up to 8.5 million.
On the map: in the northwest with a lot of green areas
Sarrià-Sant Gervasi is a district of Barcelona and located in the northwest of the city. The district has an area of 20.09 km² and 148,000 people live in this part of Barcelona. This district is surrounded by Grácia and the residential area of Horta-Guinardó. Unlike Eixample, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi is not located in the centre of the city, but rather a bit outside. The majority of the area is also undeveloped and there are many green spaces. Depending on the location, it takes 20-30 minutes by car to get to BCN airport from this neighbourhood. The nearest beach is just over 20 minutes away.
Population: 148,000
Area: 20,09 km²
Viewing: exclusive neighborhood, quiet and idyllic
The town of Sarrià-Sant Gervasi is considered particularly quiet and idyllic. Especially in contrast to the busy centre of Barcelona, here you will find the peace and relaxation you need after a busy day. Compared to other districts, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi is particularly large and offers a lot of open space and nature. Especially pensioners feel safe and can relax in the large housing estate. The mountain Tibidabo can also be found here. If you climb it, you will have an impressive view over Barcelona and the wide sea. You also have the possibility to spend the day or the evening in shopping streets, cafés, bars or restaurants. In Sarrià-Sant Gervasi you have many possibilities.
Explore the town and the beautiful area for yourself and get your own impression of the relaxed atmosphere that this place exudes.
Les Corts: affluent business and residential district
The Les Corts district is a very affluent residential and commercial area in Barcelona and is located to the northwest of the city centre. Les Corts is considered a particularly safe and private residential area and is therefore ideal for a property in a large city near the sea. In this neighbourhood, you will mainly find many office buildings and shopping facilities. Stroll through the shops or spend the evening in a restaurant. Public transport is also very strong in Les Corts and you can quickly get to all parts of Barcelona.
Price for a penthouse: 600,000 up to 1.6 million euros
Les Corts on the map: close to the city centre and ideally located
Les Corts is the fourth district of Barcelona, has an area of 6.08 km² and about 83,000 inhabitants live in this neighborhood. Les Corts is located in the north of Barcelona and borders neighborhoods such as: Collblanc, Finestrelles or Eixample. You can reach BCN airport in about 14 minutes by car or in just under 40 minutes by public transport. Depending on your location in Les Corts, you can be at the nearest beach of Barcelona in 20 minutes. Another advantage for all football fans is the Camp Nou stadium of FC Barcelona, which is also located in Les Corts.
Population: 83,000
Area: 6,08 km²
Cityscape: private, safe and many recreational opportunities
Les Corts is mainly considered the business centre of the city of Barcelona and is therefore lined with skyscrapers and office buildings. There are few small streets with boutiques in this part of the city, but there are two large shopping centers. Among others, the shopping centre L’illa is very famous and is modelled on the Rockefeller Center in New York. Here you will find numerous designer shops as well as food options such as sushi and tapas bars.
Eixample, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi &Les Corts: Real estate in Barcelona
If you are currently looking for a property in Spain, you should definitely take a look at the million city of Barcelona on the Spanish mainland. Here, life by the sea and in the city are combined with each other. This has many advantages and the different neighbourhoods offer optimal locations for singles, couples, families or even retirees. If you want a holiday home by the sea and still like the hustle and bustle of a big city, you will certainly find it in Barcelona.
Conclusion, comparison & summary: Where is the best place to live?
Eixample: Here you will find the wealthiest population of the city. There’s a lot on offer in this district. In addition to a fancy art scene, Eixample is home to many designer shops, high-class restaurants and unique architecture. It’s a very safe and private neighbourhood, but still very well connected.
Sarrià-Sant Gervasi: This is definitely quieter and properties in this neighbourhood are more isolated from the hustle and bustle of the city centre. Sarrià-Sant Gervasi is also a very private residential area with a close and exclusive neighbourhood. The place offers beautiful views and a lot of tranquility, as well as some designer boutiques and many restaurants.
Les Corts: is considered an affluent residential and commercial area. This residential area is considered the safest in the whole of Barcelona. If you own a property here you are close to the city centre and very well connected. In Les Corts you will also find a large shopping centre with many designer shops and fancy restaurants.
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