The upmarket and stylish district of Sarria-Sant Gervasi is one of the outer-lying areas to be found in the Spanish city of Barcelona. The advantage of booking a Sarria-Sant Gervasi holiday is that you can be removed from the intense bustle of the heart of the city without having to compromise on access to the great activities and attractions that Barcelona has on offer. It is guaranteed that a Sarria-Sant Gervasi holiday rental apartment will come with all the mod-cons you would expect from a top-rate hotel with some memorable views of the city from the window.
There are plenty of things to see and do whilst on a Sarria-Sant Gervasi holiday and it is unlikely that you will be able to fit them all in! Amongst the physical activities available in and around the district are mountaineering, surfing, swimming, windsurfing, fishing, horse riding, golf and tennis. The Sarria-Sant Gervasi district itself has many beautiful parks and modern shopping areas as well as the CosmoCaixa Natural Science Museum and the magnificent Tibidabo Mountain which overlooks the city.
If you have the time to leave the city of Barcelona and explore some other parts of the Catalonia Provinces then it is recommended that you spend some time in the town of Banyoles. The town has several interesting attractions including the Lake of Banyoles which is a natural body of water situated in a Tectonic depression. The town is also home to the Monastery of Sant Esteve and the beautiful 14th century Church of Santa Maria del Turers. One of the biggest draws of Banyoles is the Regional Archaeological Museum which includes many ancient artefacts including the jawbone of Neanderthal man.
Those considering having a Sarria-Sant Gervasi holiday will be able to experience a wonderful Mediterranean climate. The district experiences very warm summers with temperatures reaching a maximum of 28 degrees Celsius during the summer months. The winter months see the temperature drop to anywhere between 8 and 13 degrees Celsius. Sarria-Sant Gervasi receives an average annual rainfall amount of around 19 inches.
To begin a busy Sarria-Sant Gervasi holiday, travellers can arrive at Barcelona International Airport (BCN) which is around 10 miles away from the district. Travellers will find that there are several airlines that offer frequent flights and special deals on flights to Barcelona including Thomson Airways, Ryanair, British Airways, easyJet and Flybe. Passengers can leave the UK from several airports including Manchester (MAN), Luton (LTN), Leeds-Bradford (LBA), Glasgow (GLA) and Cardiff (CWL).