People With Disabilities – Where To Stay in Barcelona

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Wheelchair users thinking of a holiday to Barcelona should not be put off by the age of the city. Yes many of the buildings are centuries old, but this doesn’t mean there isn’t a great selection of apartments. So, you don’t have to worry if you need a few extra facilities, you can expect to find them provided without exception.

Even for wheelchair users there are apartments that cater for every need. The city might be old but as a centre for tourism no stone has been left unturned. Of course, the choice that is available might be a little more limited. However, even many of the old buildings are more than suitable for wheelchair users, albeit incidentally.

If one of your party is a wheelchair user, then it would probably be best to pick an apartment on the ground floor. This way you won’t have any steps to negotiate and you will have the easiest access to the building possible.

The sheer selection of apartments that are available also means that you won’t have to put up with accommodation that isn’t quite suitable. Choose from modern buildings or grand old ones to ensure that the entrances, exits, hallways and rooms have plenty of room for manoeuvrability.

But, if you want a top floor apartment, don’t settle for anything less. The choice is yours and with many apartment buildings featuring lifts, there is nothing stopping you. Best of all, if you pick the right spot this will open up views of the stunning cityscape below.

Now that your apartment is sorted, you are probably wondering where the best places are for wheelchair users to visit. Barcelona is diverse city, and some of the streets were not made with accommodating wheelchairs in mind. So, while nowhere is strictly off limits, some areas are better suited than others.

One of these better suited areas is Eixample, which has many wide streets and spacious walkways. This means you can be close to the city centre, without having to fight through people traffic just when getting around.

And it gets better. Eixample is where you will find some of the city’s best-visited landmarks. Antonio Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia can be found here, which is reason enough to book up a holiday in Spain’s second city.

The best piece of advice for wheelchair users, however, would be to make sure you are fully satisfied before booking any accommodation. Having the inconvenience of being without a lift is not something you want to have to encounter every day. So, ask lots of questions and seek assurances before you arrive. You wouldn’t want to turn up and have to spend a day you should be enjoying looking for suitable accommodation.

If you would rather avoid taking public transport in and around the city, you should consider hiring a car. This can be done when you arrive or even online before you leave. There are lots of reasons for doing this, but most importantly is the number of options it gives you. With a car you can leave the city and see some of the quaint outlying towns and villages. This is where the genuine Spanish culture lives on.

Barcelona might be an old city, but it caters for everyone. If you are a wheelchair user, you couldn’t choose anywhere better for a city break. So, get out and about in the city or hire a car and see what else Spain has to offer. But, above all, make the necessary preparation before you go. That way you’re less likely to be disappointed.

Learn more about apartments in Barcelona. Stop by Mike Riccione’s site where you can find out all about how to rent an apartment in Barcelona and what it can do for you.

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