Barcelona | Costa Brava Holidays and Vacations

The most famous mountain formation in the Catalunya region is Montserrat, and remains one of the area’s biggest attractions. Located just 30km away from Barcelona, it is perfect for a day trip if you have a Barcelona vacation rental.  Its name literally translates as ‘Serrated Mountain’, and you can see why it is named so. At its highest point it reaches 1236 metres, and thanks to millions of years of water erosion, have developed their dramatic shape. Around the mountain you will find typical Mediterranean forests, just waiting to be explored. Legends Legend has it, that in the year 880, the villagers were tending to their cattle when a bright light seemed to fall from the skies. This continued to happen at the same time for the next four weeks. The bishop came to observe this event and found an image of the virgin Mary in a nearby cave. When he tried to move it, the weight of it made it impossible. The bishop claimed that this was the will of the Virgin, who ...

Booking your vacation rental in Barcelona around the gothic quarter means that you only have to step outside your door to be surrounded by stunning architecture and a hub of activity. The streets of Barcelona’s gothic quarter are filled with Medieval buildings and trendy bars, clubs and restaurants. What’s more, you are in the heart of the city, within easy reach of all the other main attractions. History The area is known as the gothic quarter due to its former life as a Roman village. You will still be able to find many remains of its glorious past. Because of the constant modernisation of the area, it’s not unusual for you to spot a modern building right next to an ancient one. It’s this eclectic mix of old and new that brings people from all over the world to find Barcelona accommodation in this area. Shopping There is an abundance of shopping opportunities in the gothic quarter. For commercial shopping head to Calle Portal de L’Angel or you can spend hours popping in...