Why you should live in Diagonal Mar

Would you like to live in a modern building with impressive sea views? Then look no further than Diagonal Mar, undoubtedly one of the most interesting neighborhoods of Barcelona. It is a beautiful area with characteristic buildings from the 1980s as well as beautiful, modern seafront developments. As Diagonal Mar has a fairly recent history, all of the houses are in superb condition.

Diagonal Mar is slightly further up the coast from the central beaches of Barcelona and boasts a collection of much quieter and calmer beaches in a more family-orientated environment. It offers an extensive shopping center of the same name, with many stores to do your groceries, shop for clothes, go to the bank, the hairdresser and even the cinema. Additionally, the neighborhood has innovative museums and of course the striking coastline. Moreover, half of the neighborhood is a huge park with a lake in the middle, with many playgrounds and recreational facilities, it is the perfect place to spend weekends with your family.

The people who live here are upper middle class and also retired citizens who want to enjoy a well located and connected sector that is close to the sea. In different seasons of the year the people who live in the area will vary as this neighborhood attracts family tourists who are in search of a quiet, safe and full of attractions as it is Diagonal Mar.

In Diagonal Mar we can find modern apartments completely remodeled decorated to the smallest detail such as parquet floors and marble finishes including large windows that give brightness to the interior, with stunning views of the city and the Mediterranean Sea from balconies and terraces of luxury surrounded shoppings Malls, restaurants, rooftops bars, museums and  the modern Diagonal Mar Park. Most apartments have a swimming pool. 

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• Arts and Culture
  
• Beaches
• Dentists
• Education
• Expat Groups
• Health and beauty
• Healthcare
• Hospitality
• Recreation and leisure
• Walks and wildlife

Our commitment to our customers is always to find places adapted to their needs. Diagonal Mar is a great area where you can enjoy security and tranquility with everything you need within 1 kilometer around. Without forgetting the great apartments with terraces and balconies which include beautiful finishes and large windows that will make any apartment in this area a perfect place to live.

• Metro: L4 Selva mar, El Maresme
• Bus: there are many bus stops spread around Diagonal Mar which will you with bus lines: 7, 36, 41, 141
• Train: El Maresme, Selva del Mar, Fluvià
• Distance to the beach: 0,5km

Parc Diagonal Mar
This unusual park, which is not to be missed when visiting Barcelona, opened its doors in 2002 and was designed by a couple of innovative architects. It is a masterpiece of contemporary sustainable architecture. The park is divided into sections and each area is created to provide the visitors with something unique. There is a playground for children, a lake, sculptures and various tubular elements. Water is the key element connecting all these areas as it is used in different ways to provide a truly wonderful experience. To read more about the park click here.

Museu Blau
The Museum of Natural History of Barcelona, also known as Museu Blau (Blue Museum), is the perfect place for science enthusiasts. Hosting over 3 million specimens from the plant, mineral and animal kingdoms, collected and preserved for over three centuries, this museum displays a wide collection that will teach you about current theories of the Earth and its evolution, with a combination of popular science, education and leisure. The museum contains a variety of interactive sections which sets this museum apart from other classical science museums – click here to learn more. 

Parc del Fòrum
Just outside of Diagonal Mar, along the coast, we find the Parc del Fòrum. This is not your typical park, nor a green zone. It was built for the 2004 Universal Forum of Cultures, a project that sought to contribute to the dialogue of cultural diversity, sustainable development and the conditions for peace. Currently, the Parc del Fòrum hosts many different events, from trade fairs to music festivals and other big-scale events, with a capacity of up to 65,000 people. In the park, you will also find the impressive photovoltaic panel, that serves as a symbol of Barcelona's dedication to the preservation of the environment. Is a huge structure with solar panels, which is already part of the city's skyline. In addition, there is the Forum Bathing Area, which contains a saltwater swimming pool during the summer. Visit the park's website here. 

Primavera Sound
Primavera Sound is an international music festival that has taken place in Barcelona since 2001, celebrating its twentieth anniversary in 2020. A mixture of rock, pop and underground dance music makes it an experience not to be missed, and turns Barcelona into the capital of music for 5 days in a row. The extension of Primavera Sound is Primavera Club, an indoor version of the festival that takes place every autumn. Visit its website here.