The Ciutat Vella is a unique place to live, but it has problems too. Street noise may be a bother, and getting a car through the narrow (if picturesque) streets is a nightmare. The abundance of awed tourists means that crime is higher here than in other areas of Barcelona, and you’ll have to watch your wallet.
I have just been offered the chance by my company to move to our office in Barcelona. I am very interested and read the posts on where to live, my issue is that I would like to take my dog with me and I would like to know which areas would be best. The office’s zip code is 08003. I don’t want to be too far out of the city but would like somewhere I can feel safe taking the dog out early morning and at night. I am a 45 year old woman.
After reading the post, it looks like Eixample might be a good option and would it be pet friendly. Also are the Spanish more torelant of pet owner, i.e. sitting with them in/outside of cafes?
They’re relatively tolerant of pet owners. I don’t see a lot of people bringing their dogs into bars or cafes, but since most cafes offer outdoor seating it’s not usually a problem. Eixample is probably alright, but not a lot of parks. You might want to look at Poble Nou for the access to the beaches and some of the larger parks. Close to Ciutadella would be ideal I’d think.
I lived in Ciutat Vella for a few years. It is probably one of the best places you can live if you are only staying a few months or years in Barcelona - if you stay longer you will get tired of it and move to a more calm zone in the city like Eixample or Sarria.
see, at least the administrators bother to answer! thanks a lot for the comment, it was very informative. i think everybody would like to live close to the beach, that would be just too nice! i went to Barcelona once and i found it quite “small”. by this i mean that everything can be reached quite easily, if you don’t live in the farthest suburbs. so, don’t worry about the beach and the city center, you will get there. 😉
hello. i saw this thread and i had to register.
i currently live in ljubljana,slovenia and i’d like to move to Barcelona.
im 20 and just like Zeph said, im thinking about being a bartender (i know it wont be easy for me to get this job bcs im a man:) thats why id take actually any job avaliable just to get regular money for room/apartment…
the problem is i don’t speak much spanish/catalan but im ready to learn!
i have some money aside for this adventure bcs i know myself and usually if i like it somewhere im stayin for a little longer than expected.
id also like to find a shared apartment with young people who are ready to enyoj every second in this wonderful city.
thx for ur answers&ideas;!
Hello. I am considering to move and buy an appartment or house in Barcelona or its viscinity for my family. I have two little boys; so preferably the living place should be safe and socially developed (I mean school, medical services, sports, etc). Can anyone recommend me a good place for family stay in Barcelona (or its viscinity)? Thanks.
El Putxet is right is near Sant Gervasi La Bonanova, which means you are still in a posh silent clean area of Barcelona where you will not be near the Metro. Most likely, you will need a car. The pluses of the Zona Alta (the term used to refer to Sant Gervasi, Sarri?) are: (a) silence, (b) silence, (c) silence (d) cleanliness (e) extreme cleanliness (f) silence (g) people have domestic help ... and yes, there are good private schools there. But it is possible to live elsewhere in the City and send your child to a good private school, whether in Sarri? or elsewhere.
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I would also recommend the Sagrada Familia area if you can. Its a popular area to live in so it may be quite hard to find a suitable place but I would definitely advise allowing yourself plenty of time to find somewhere as it can be pretty competitive over there!
I would recommend casamundo.co.uk if you’re looking for an apartment to tie you over. They have quite a few accommodation options available in Barcelona so may be worth having a look about.
I recommend Sagrada Familia area too. I’ve friends living there and it’s nice to live. Sants is a good option if you can afford and need to travel around Spain/other countries because the train and bus station are there.
Hello, I live in San Francisco and would like to have a second home in Europe. A cosmopolitan city, close to water, great weather and food, with art and culture. I was considering Barcelona. i would love your opinions about it, compared to other cities in Europe, like Amsterdam, Prague, Geneva, Zurich, Paris, Rome.
Also if money is not an issue where would one live in Barcelona. i am single 54 years old and a writer. Would love something very safe, quiet but walking distance to restaurants and shooping, museums etc.
Hello, I live in San Francisco and would like to have a second home in Europe. A cosmopolitan city, close to water, great weather and food, with art and culture. I was considering Barcelona. i would love your opinions about it, compared to other cities in Europe, like Amsterdam, Prague, Geneva, Zurich, Paris, Rome.
Also if money is not an issue where would one live in Barcelona. i am single 54 years old and a writer. Would love something very safe, quiet but walking distance to restaurants and shooping, museums etc.
thanks
Compared to those other cities, it’s the only one with a all year great weather, beach life, sea city cosmopolitanism, with some of the most exciting food and culture experiences available in Europe (only competing with Berlin and Paris IMHO). I’m biased though, after traveling much of the world it’s still my fav city to live in. It’s still more affordable than other major Euro cities.
District-wise, I think Gracia is ideal, especially for the artistically inclined. I’d also take a look at Poble Sec, tucked between Montjuic and downtown, still quiet with smaller streets and historical buildings but easy access to the best of BCN (bonus that it’s closer to Sants train station to get away when necessary).
