Apartments and events in Barcelona for the month of July

There is no doubt that holidaying in Barcelona during summer is a great idea. We recommend you plan now and book one of Papu Travels affordable and centrally located apartments. We offer holiday rentals for couples, friends, families in fact we cater to all holiday makers wanting a cheap apartment rental in Barcelona.

Here are some July event highlights for Barcelona:

Event highlight 1 - Festival Grec de Barcelona 2010

Website: www.bcn.es

From: 20th of June 2010

To: 2nd of August 2010

Timing: 10:00 h. - 23:30 h. everyday

Festival Grec de Barcelona is the biggest festival in Barcelona. Dance groups, actors, musicians and circus performers come from all over the world to join the Festival Grec de Barcelona. The performances will be held outdoors, at different places in Barcelona. The Festival Grec de Barcelona takes place every year from June to August. This year the 34th edition of Festival Grec de Barcelona will be its best event yet!

Festival Grec de Barcelona is one of the most important events in the cultural calendar of Barcelona. Most shows are limited to one night, so we recommend to book your tickets in advance.

Barcelona beach apartment holiday rental with 10% discount

Why not enjoy a few days break in Barcelona without missing any of the world cup action! Papu Travel is offering Pescadors Beach Apartment near to Barcelonta beach for immediate rental from 22 June until the 29th of June.

This Beach and City apartment, suitable for occupancy all year round, sleeps up to 2 guests comfortably (3rd guest on a single fold-out bed) and is an excellent choice for travelers who would like to combine their travel into both a beach and city experience, all at an affordable price.

Pescadors apartment is central, easy walking distance to Port Olympico, Gothic Quarter and Las Ramblas and much more. For your next Barcelona apartment rental visit www.paputravel.com or email us info@paputravel.com .

Papu Travel has many years of experience in Barcelona B&B, guesthouse and apartment rentals. Our friendly staff are ready and waiting to help you plan a wonderful visit to Barcelona.

If you email Papu Travel and mention our blog we will offer you a 10% discount for Pescadors Beach Apartment for bookings between 22nd of June until 29th of June inclusive. Minimum stay is two consecutive nights.

Barcelona beach holiday apartment for July rentals – check it out!

Most visitors to Barcelona want to stay central to Las Ramblas for shopping and sightseeing. We have a great alternative – stay by the beach and still be close to all the shopping and sightseeing opportunities Barcelona has to offer. Lukes Beachview Apartment comfortably sleeps up to 4 guests. It is fitted with excellent amenities inclusive WIFI Internet, Air Conditioning and a spacious v-shaped living area combined with breakfast table.

With a 1 minute walk to the lively Barceloneta Beach, a 15 minute walk along side the beach to Port Olympico, a 10 minute walk to the Trendy Born Neighbourhood and another 10 minute walk to the Gothic Quarter and Las Ramblas, Lukes Beachview Apartment is perfectly located for travelers that would like to enjoy both the Mediterranean Sea and Barcelona’s city centre.

Lukes Beachview apartment is now available from the 1st of July for you and your friends to getaway and enjoy Barcelona in your own central apartment by the beach! During summer having a beach view apartment in Barcelona provides the best of both worlds. Go swimming during the day, then take a stroll along Las Ramblas to enjoy the street performers.

Just off Las Ramblas you will find lots of Spanish deli’s (in and around the Gothic neighbourhood) where you can buy some local cuisine such as cheeses and meats to take back to your apartment and enjoy there or on the beach as the sun goes down.

To inquire or book simply visit our website www.paputravel.com or email us on info@paputravel.com

Tell your friends and family about Papu Travel – we look forward to welcoming you soon to Barcelona and promise to make your visit memorable

Rent an apartment in Barcelona – and go shopping!

Whilst Barcelona is not on par with Paris and Milan when it comes to all the designer brands in one city – Barcelona offers those seeking a bargain or those wanting something eclectic plenty of choice!It is a natural magnet for the fashion-conscious and there is no shortage of design outlets for even the most tireless consumer. Everything from books to jewels, haute couture (local and international), designer furniture, cava and condoms is on offer. Several markets animate squares around the centre of town.

Most of the mainstream stores can be found on a shopping 'axis' that looks something like the hands of a clock set at a quarter to five. From the waterfront it leads up La Rambla through Placa de Catalunya and on up Passeig de Gracia.

Papu Travel offers apartments to rent in Passeig de Gracia.

The best shopping areas in central Barcelona are Passeig de Gracia and the streets to its southwest, including the Boulevard Rosa arcade just north of Carrer d'Arago, and Barri Gotic streets such as Carrer de la Portaferrissa, Carrer de la Boqueria, Carrer del Call, Carrer de la Llibreteria and Carrer de Ferran, and around Placa de Sant Josep Oriol.

Barcelona has great department stores who offer year round sale items as well as major sale periods in summer and winter (check their websites online for exact sale period information). The big department stores (such as El Corte Ingles) and shopping complexes (such as El Triangle) tend to open from 9am or 10am through to 9pm or 10pm at night, Monday to Saturday. Smaller shops often close for a few hours at lunchtime (around 2pm to 4pm).

Who needs an expensive hotel with small rooms when you and your friends can easily afford a comfortable and centrally located room in a guesthouse, hostel or even a 1 to 3 bedroom self-contained apartment. No need for internet cafes to stay in touch with the family at home – many of our apartments offer wireless broadband internet included in the overnight price.

Rent an apartment, B&B or Guesthouse by the Beach in Barcelona

Since the massive clean-up operation of the Barcelona beaches and nearby Olympic marina village undertaken for the 1992 Olympics, this area has become a magnet for Barcelonans and visitors alike. A lot of effort goes into maintaining the cleanliness of both sand and sea, which is tested daily, and all beaches have disabled access, lifeguards (in season), sun lounges and showers.

Let us highlight two of the gorgeous beach areas of Barcelona for you.

Nova Icaria
Closest to the Olympic marina, and therefore always crowded, this wide swathe of rough golden sand is great for food goers. There are three spotless beach bars, two immensely popular restaurants on the promenade behind (Mango and Chiringuito de Moncho) and countless bars and restaurants off the Port Olímpic just a short stroll away.

There are plenty of budget (cheap) through to high-end apartments available for rent at reasonable prices and throughout the year in Nova Icaria and its surrounds.

Barceloneta

Very wide and long and fringed by wooden decking along which lies a series of American-style eateries(pizzas and Tex-Mex mostly) plus the busy Catalan restaurant Agua. Somewhere along its length, the beach becomes San Sebastian (Metro: Barceloneta), a traditional and popular stretch with locals and consequently crowded, noisy and very jolly.

Barceloneta is not far from the old city area (Gothic area) with La Ramblas and Plaza Catalunya. Strolling along the boardwalk, passed cafes and shops towards the city centre is a lovely way to spend your afternoon and get out and about with the Barcelona people at large.

There are 1 bedroom apartments, studios even 2 bedroom apartments available to rent in and around Barceloneta.

There is one apartment we know you beach goers will love because it has stunning views of Barceloneta beach – Lukes Beachview Apartment!

Lukes Beachview apartment sleeps up to 4 adults and prices start in low season for €60.00 per night + taxes and service charges.

Having your own apartment rental within walking distance of one of Barcelonas most famous beaches at an affordable price means couples, families and friends can visit Barcelona take in everything this city of love has to offer including sightseeing, museums, eating out, nightlife and the best part of all – relax on the golden sands and bathe in the warm waters everyday in summer.