Arriving by taxi from the rail station my fear was that we had landed in a fringe area. It did not take long to locate the superb beach just over a mile from the apartment,& the superb shopping centre and restaurant location- also about a mile away. Both are healthy walks; but the superb tram service makes them both only two tram stops away. The same tram service can whisk you to any part of Barcelona in about 15 minutes and using it becomes a holiday adventure in its own right.
It would have been nice to have more than BBC World as an English Channel; but, otherwise, the flat cannot be faulted for equipment and the balcony provides the perfect spot for a sun- bathed breakfast or an evening sundowner.
The pool is a very functional exercise pool; but also provides a nice sun trap if you want to avoid the trip to the beach. All in all, very satisfied.