rent an apartment in Barcelona
Rent an apartment in Barcelona with Mednights, and choose from a beautiful selection of stylish and affordable Barcelona self catering apartments in the centre of town.
These are a great money saving option for small groups (just think of the savings that can be made compared to booking hotel rooms) or for those who would like a home away from home and eat in (which is why all our apartments have fully equipped kitchens).
Our Barcelona apartments for rent cater for up to 10 people, and provide the ideal base from which to explore the city.
These are a great money saving option for small groups (just think of the savings that can be made compared to booking hotel rooms) or for those who would like a home away from home and eat in (which is why all our apartments have fully equipped kitchens).
Our Barcelona apartments for rent cater for up to 10 people, and provide the ideal base from which to explore the city.
And remember, if you rent an apartment in Barcelona with Mednights, you never pay a booking fee.
Barcelona holiday rental apartments are perfect
There are many different ways to enjoy a city break in Barcelona and of these getting your own self-catering holiday apartment rental has to be the best. This is where Barcelona Apartment Rentals at Mednights come into their own.Affordable, within great city locations and luxurious the holiday apartments available from Mednights allow you to experience the cultural delights of Barcelona and still enjoy the best combination of top-class hotel and the freedom to come and go when you please that you enjoy at home. Getting around in Barcelona while you are on holiday is one of the criteria you should be using to choose the perfect Barcelona apartment rental. The highlights of the Spanish capital are so many that they include both beaches and culture, a thriving nightlife and a laid-back lifestyle.
As a matter of fact a city-break in Barcelona is the best way to unwind, recharge your batteries and have the time of your life.
Eating in Barcelona
Barcelona is the vibrant capital of the Catalunya region of southern Spain. The city caters to all tastes and pockets when it comes to eating and drinking. From the simplest snack to Michelin starred cuisine, you can find something to suit. In Barcelona, traditional Spanish dishes combine with flavours borrowed from France and Italy creating a cuisine that is among the most sophisticated in Spain.What do you eat? Well, four key flavour combinations underpin many traditional dishes: tomato and onion fried in olive oil; a mix of crushed saffron, ham, bread, nuts and garlic; garlic mayonnaise; and that typical Mediterranean mix of aubergines, peppers, onion, tomatoes and garlic. There is much excellent fish and seafood such as calamares fritos (fried squid) and sea bass. Local spicy sausages such as chorizo with rice or chickpeas form the basis of many stews. As elsewhere in Spain, tapas bars can be found everywhere especially the Carrer de la Mercé and Passeig de Gràcia and throughout the city.
Eating in Spain follows a different pattern to the UK. Breakfast is usually a very light meal consisting of coffee or thick hot chocolate and some kind of pastry. It may be a churro a Spanish doughnut or a croissant. If you want more, many cafes provide savoury snacks such as a toasted ham and cheese sandwich. Both lunch and dinner tend to be eaten later than in the UK. Lunch is served largely between 1-4pm, while for dinner; restaurants will appear empty until about 10pm when queues may form at popular establishments. In the tourist areas such as La Rambla, food is available at almost any time of the day and has a more international flavour,
For lunch and dinner you will often find a set menu, the menu del dia, with two or more courses, bread and a drink included. These can be very good value. Set menus can be as little as €6 somewhere in the back streets of La Rambla up to around €80 for a Michelin starred restaurant such as the Enoteca at the Hotel Arts. A reasonable meal can be had for around €20-30.
Barcelona has restaurants to suit everyone. At the top of the range are a number of Michelin starred restaurants. Enoteca above is one such, offering suckling pig, sticky rice with sea urchin and truffles, tuna tartar and prawns with artichokes. Gaig in the centre of town, at the ultra modern Hotel Cram offers dishes such as rice with partridge and wild mushrooms served with oysters and a champagne cream and grilled turbot with potatoes and baby onions.
At the other end of the spectrum you will find decent value allover the city. Buenas Migas is easy to find with many outlets round the city. Choices include focaccia pizzas, generous salads and sandwiches and pastries. A focaccia pizza will costs about €4 -5 in a variety of flavours. Add a drink and lunch costs about €6.
Mam i Teca is a charming little tapas restaurant with only four tables. Here can be found the usual tapas, from anchovies to cured meats, as well as daily specials such as organic lamb chops, pork confit and scrambled egg with asparagus and shrimp. The Mam i Teca is closed on Tuesdays and main courses are about €11.
Sometimes choosing a break can prove tricky, with the younger generation wanting a cheap holiday in Magalluf. So, why not settle down to exploring the culinary delights of Barcelona while they take the ferry to Majorca?
Eating in Barcelona 2: Our favourites
Based on the recomendations of people that live in Barcelona, here are a few of our favorite restaurants in Barcelona:Cuisine: Thai
Address: Calle Evarist Arnus 65 (Placa del Centre metro)
Telephone: 933393269
Cuisine: Chinese
Address: Benedicto Mateo 48-50 (bus 34,66)
Telephone: 932036048