Apartments and penthouses for sale and rent in Eixample, Barcelona

Properties to buy and rent in Eixample, Barcelona

Lucas Fox offers an exclusive range of Eixample real estate for sale and rent, including beautifully renovated Modernista properties with original features.

Eixample is considered by many to be the true heart of the city and is one of the most desirable locations to buy Barcelona real estate. The city's stunning main boulevard, Passeig de Gràcia, divides the district into 'Eixample Left' and 'Eixample Right' and merges into the district of Gràcia.

Eixample, which in Catalan means 'extension', is Barcelona's most centrally located neighbourhood. The area is characterised by long, straight streets, a strict grid pattern crossed by wide avenues, and square blocks with chamfered corners. This was a visionary, pioneering design by architect Ildefons Cerdà, who combined the needs for traffic flow with light and ventilation. The needs of the residents were also taken into account so you can find schools, hospitals and markets at almost every few blocks.

Art Nouveau and Modernista architecture dominates the area, in particular that of Antoni Gaudí whose works La Sagrada Família, Casa Batlló and Casa Milà (popularly known as La Pedrera) can all be found here. The area is home to some of the most exclusive boutiques, galleries, hotels, restaurants, bars and international designer stores, situated along its wide, tree-lined streets. It is also the central business district of the city where the Stock Exchange and banks' main offices are located.