Neighborhood

La Sagrada Familia, Eixample District

            My apartment is located right on the corner of Carrer de Sicilia and D’ Aragon. It is right on the corner of one of the busiest streets in Barcelona, D’Aragon, so there is always traffic and plenty of cars and excitement. Our location is also just a few blocks away from La Sagrada Familia, which I love because I can just walk a few minutes to see this amazing masterpiece and we even have a little view of it from our balcony. My apartment complex consists of people of all ages, from young families to elder couples, however we seem to be the only students residing in the complex. The neighborhood overall is very safe and clean, and I never feel threatened when I am walking around.

            I love the location of my apartment, because it is relatively close to everything. It takes about 15 minutes to walk to school or La Rambla and the city centre, it is a short cab ride to the clubs on the beach and I can even walk to Razzmatazz. During the Christmas season, there is the Christmas market for La Sagrada Familia so it is really nice to have that so close to venture over to whenever I have a few spare minutes.

            I usually go to the Sorli Discua market just down the street, and the people there know us by name now (and which type of alcohol we like). There are many cute little restaurants and tapas bars all over, so there is always someplace new to try and eat.

            Overall, I really love my neighborhood and the surroundings. I feel like we are really lucky to have scored such a nice clean place in such a convenient and safe location. It is going to be a very weird experience when I come back to Barcelona and visit my apartment and think that I used to live here!