None but one Barcelona apartment on Holiday Velvet has a car park attach to it but there are plenty of public car parks in Barcelona, even in the historical center (Barri Gotic and Borne). The cost ranges from 20 to 30 Euros per day, although some busy car parks (la Rambla and Barceloneta) may charge up to 50 Euros a day. If you are travelling to Barcelona by car here is a useful list of car parks in each central area (most of them are 24 hour parking): PUBLIC CAR PARKS IN BARCELONA BORNE DISTRICT »Aparcament Born: Pl Comercial, 1, +34 932 683 834 »see Google Map »Aparcament Princesa: Via Laietana, 20, +34 933 107 835 »see Google Map PUBLIC CAR PARKS NEAR LA RAMBLA / RAMBLAS »Aparcament Eden: C Nou de la Rambla, 12, +34 933 179 032 »see Google Map »Aparcament Interparking La Rambla: C la Rambla, 20, +34 933 011 142 »See Google Map »Aparcament Manuel Serna Royuela: C Pintor Fortuny, 19, +34 933 171 383 »See Google Map PUBLIC CAR PARKS IN BARCELONA BARCELONETA DISTRICT »Aparcament Barceloneta Centre, Carrer del Baluart, 27, +34 932 217 529 »see Google map PUBLIC CAR PARKS IN BARCELONA GRACIA DISTRICT »Aparcament Dolores Zorita Villalba, Carrer Bretón de los Herreros, 8, +34 932 183 509 »see Google map Photo ...

Here at Holiday Velvet we often get asked about where you can leave your luggage whilst you are waiting to 'check in' to your apartment or after you have 'checked-out'. Whilst you can always ask the owner directly if they are able to look after your bags for a few hours, left luggage facilities still exist at many major train stations and other transport hubs. These days, most of these facilities run on an automated locker system (gone are the days when you checked in your bag in as you would a coat in a nightclub). Remember that they may fill up at peak periods. Rome When arriving at Termini Station on the Leonardo Express train from Fiumicino airport, you can leave your baggage in the ‘piazza’ on the lower-ground floor (follow the ‘Deposito bagagli’ signs). It’s open 6am-midnight, 7 days a week. Venice ‘Deposito bagagli’ is available at Santa Lucia Train Station (open 6am-midnight daily). Cooperative Trasbagagli is a private company that will not only store you luggage for you, but take it by boat to your place of accommodation, saving you schlepping bags over the bridges and canals. They have two offices in Venice; one at the Piazzale ...

Barcelona is an extremely attractive city with many interesting and historic sights. But if you are keen to close the door of your Barcelona apartment and get out of the city then there are a number of day trips from Barcelona that are definitely worth doing by car. MONTSERRAT For example, you could visit Montserrat and wonder at the Royal Basilica with its Black Virgin which was carved in the 12th century. Continue on through several villages until you approach Mount Montserrat which rises up to over 4,000 feet above sea level. There is a train that can take you to the top of the mountain where there is a monastery and breathtaking views. Returning from the mountain you could go via Barcelona Harbour and visit the aquarium, or relax in one of the many cafés and restaurants. GIRONA An excellent day trip from Barcelona is a visit to the historical city of Girona, home to the late Spanish painter Salvador Dali and to the Teatre-Museu Dali which is definitely worth your time. Girona is a uniquely attractive city with beautiful, historic houses on the edge of the Onyar River. Places to explore within the city are the Jewish quarter and the Arabian ...