It is a well known fact that life in Spain can only be complete if it takes place outdoor. Spaniards have always been fond of sipping their daily cortado (or caña...) on the bright terraces of their favourite café every morning. It is not uncommon to see their children playing state-of-art football and celebrating their goals on small and typical plazas from dusk till dawn. Ultimately, how would the myth of the Spanish siesta be credible if it was to happen anywhere but on a sunny and sandy beach?
In the Spanish architecture, such an observation has always been reflected by the presence of large community terraces on the roof of almost every building, whatever their period of construction and no matter the area of town where they are located. Nevertheless, from our experience as an international estate agent in Barcelona, we have always been surprised to see that these fantastic open spaces are hardly used by the local population. When they are used, they will be exclusively considered as a place to hang your laundry - as the old lady living up there never forgets to mention when you move into your new place. Odd for a Latin nation, isn’t it? To us, a Scandinavian founded company, any opportunity to feel the sun light on our skin is nothing else but a godsend. A small coffee table and four chairs will do the trick. Why would you waste the incredible potential offered by the Spanish climate when you come from up North where precipitations occur all year round.
If you are, like us, keen on enjoying every one bit of what Spain has to offer, please visit our website http://www.casamona.com/ and you will find plenty of properties with terraces for rent and for sale.
Author: Nicolas Vo Van, Casamona International
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