Olga Simon - Articles

La Boqueria - The Largest Indoor Market in Spain
Barcelona has many indoor and outdoor markets that can provide locals and tourists alike with enjoyable shopping experiences. La Boqueria, located right at the Las Ramblas, is probably the most popular one specializing in the sale of fresh produce, including a wide variety of locally-grown fruits and vegetables. Fresh meat... Read
By: Olga Simon | 12/09/2009 | Travel

The Benefits of Short Term Rental Barcelona Apartments
There is a large variety of short term rental Barcelona apartments available, both for visitors to Barcelona on vacation and to businesspersons attending exhibitions or conferences at one of the conference centres in Barcelona. However, why should these people opt for rented accommodation rather than simply book a hotel room? Here are several reasons, both for and against rental apartments as opposed to hotel accommodation. Read
By: Olga Simon | 02/09/2009 | Vacation Rentals

How to Choose the Right Neighbourhood to Stay in Barcelona
Barcelona is a big, fascinating city with lots of interesting, diverse neighbourhoods. One is certainly going to be right for you. The question is which one? Consider Ciutat Vella if you like the idea of "being in the middle of everything." The streets here, in the heart of the city, are... Read
By: Olga Simon | 27/08/2009 | Travel

Choosing the Right Barcelona Accommodation
Choosing the right Barcelona accommodation for your short-term vacation in Barcelona or business trip is not as straightforward as most people believe it to be. Most people automatically look for a hotel directory to find their accommodation, but there are several alternative options that might better suit your needs. Not only... Read
By: Olga Simon | 04/08/2009 | Travel

10 Tips on Booking an Apartment for Your Vacation in Barcelona
Here are 10 tips on booking an apartment for a vacation in Barcelona, and also some general holiday advice which I would strongly recommend to anyone considering booking a short-term apartment let. In no particular order, here are my top ten tips for checking that your apartment will not disappoint. Read
By: Olga Simon | 06/07/2009 | Vacation Rentals