Barcelona is the north-eastern province of Spain with the capital of the same name. This is one of the most important tourist destinations not only in Spain but also throughout Europe, attractive, thanks to the location close to the Mediterranean Sea, the beautiful and mild climate, good infrastructure and transport network.

Houses for sale and rent in Barcelona is a major Spanish real estate market. The popularity and demand for housing here can be explained by a tourist attraction in the region, and the proximity of the Côte d'Azur. In general, the housing is more expensive than in most of the other Spanish provinces.

Apartments for sale and rent in Barcelona are also very popular, since here there is a great demand for both short-term and long-term rent. It is possible to buy a small, but quite comfortable 70-80 square meters apartments can for 180,000+ euros - if we talk about the province as a whole. In the capital itself, the prices are obviously higher. Prices for apartments for sale and rent in Barcelona start from 190 000 euro for ta 50 sq.m. apartment. A more comfortable one, with an area of 75 squares will cost 250 000+ euros.

But there is not many real estate of economy class in the province (especially in the capital). Most of the buildings are luxury houses with expensive apartments. Equally popular are villas and houses near the sea. Houses for sale and rent in Barcelona are situated in a close proximity to the Mediterranean Sea and are very popular nowadays, as these objects are financially attractive. Even if you do not consider the possibility of renting the house (and this would be 2-3 thousand euros per month), the increase in housing prices, which is predicted in 2-3 years, will definitely cover and the bank percentage and the inflationary component. The prices on villas for sale in Barcelona start from 900 000 euros - but these are the most modest options. If you do not strive for proximity to the coast, you can find cottages which cost 500 000 euros. This is the minimal amount of investment in the Spanish economy, which gives the buyer a number of distinct advantages:

• Accelerated granting a residence permit.

• It is possible to get multivisa for themselves and family members.

• Advantageous mortgage lending in the Spanish banks.

This means that you pay only half price, the rest is paid by the bank, lending you money at the modest 2-3%.

In Barcelona, ​​or to be more exact in its suburbs (15 km from the center) there is a large international airport. Here arrive flights from many countries including Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan. Ticket price varies greatly - depending on the season. In the summer - much more expensive. Therefore, if you plan to relax, it is better to book in advance.

From Barcelona you can reach to any place in the province by bus. The transport system here is quite complicated - because of the division into zones, the cost of tickets for each of them varies. The cheapest tickets are valid only 30 minutes after composting and cost 2.15 euros. If you plan to travel a lot, you can buy tickets a whole-day-ticket. The price depending on the zones will be from 7 to 21 euros. You can also purchase tickets for 10 and 50 journeys – such a journey will turn to be cheaper.

But the most profitable option for tourists is a Barcelona Card - a special card, which provides the possibility of unlimited travel on the city and province, as well as - visiting museums (about this - below).

Also very useful and popular in the province is a railway transport. From the city you can get to almost any populated place in the province, as well as major cities in Spain. Here, there are 13 lines.

In addition, Barcelona is also a port city, which can be reached by sea transport - from any port of the Mediterranean Sea.

Barcelona is a huge and interesting area in which contains a huge number of attractions and resort areas. Be sure to visit the city. If you have a mentioned above ‘Barcelona Card’, you can visit 26 museums in Barcelona with reasonable discounts, use the services of a professional guide, lunch at half price in some restaurants and cafes.

Also through Barcelona go special tourist buses, if you buy a ticket, you can visit the main attractions of the city - much cheaper than ordering a tour.

Almost every month major festivals take place here. So even if you find yourself in Spain out of season (for example, to buy a piece of land in Barcelona), you will not regret the trip. Christmas fair, bullfight, feast of the Ascension of the Virgin Mary, music festivals, Day of the summer equinox - this is only a small part of the activities that await you here.