The district of Sarrià-Sant Gervasi is the more distinguished area of Barcelona. In this district you have an upper-middle class neighbourhood, with areas that despite being very diverse, bring together a similar type of people, usually with higher education and more affluent.
Depending on the neighbourhood, the architectural features of the buildings and the urban characteristics vary. From very traditional areas, older and with a village like atmosphere, to large avenues with elegant buildings, including forest and residential areas full of houses and apartment towers located in the Collserola Park. All this makes the district of Sarrià-Sant Gervasi an excellent option for those who decide to rent an apartment in Barcelona.
This district of Barcelona is one of the most exclusive districts, with a neighbourhood of upper-middle class and a multitude of services and shops of excellent quality.
The district of Sarrià-Sant Gervasi is composed of six neighbourhoods, all of them with their characteristics and idiosyncrasies. If you have decided to live in Barcelona and have chosen the district of Sarrià-Sant Gervasi as your new home, you will know that renting an apartment in the neighbourhood of Sarrià will be like living in a small town, with narrow streets, beautiful ground floor apartments with garden and spectacular penthouses with splendid views of Barcelona.
If you are interested in spacious and luxurious apartments, renting an apartment in the neighbourhood of Sant Gervasi-Bonanova or renting a property in Sant Gervasi-Galvany are wonderful options. There are elegant, large, spacious buildings and, generally, they have a doorman and garbage collection.
If you like the neighbourhood and the impressive apartments, but do not have an excessively high budget, you can rent an apartment in El Putxet i el Farró.
If you are looking for a residential and quiet area, but within the urban core, then renting an apartment in the neighbourhood of Les Tres Torres is an excellent option.
Finally, if you want to live in an apartment tower surrounded by nature, waking up in the morning with birds singing and going to sleep to the sounds of crickets, renting a house in Vallvidrera-El Tibidabo i Les Planes will not disappoint you.
One of the most interesting things to see in the district of Sarrià-Sant Gervasi is the mountain of Collserola, one of the most extensive urban parks in Spain and declared a Natural Park. In addition to the many trails and paths, ideal for hiking, running or cycling, you can also ride a horse, pick mushrooms or asparagus, or practice ornithology.
In Collserola you can find the amusement park par excellence of the Ciudad Condal. Tibidabo has managed to maintain its vintage air, which has helped to turn it into a romantic and charming reference of the most playful character of Barcelona. The Church of the Sacred Heart at the entrance of the park, is another interesting, architectural building in this district.