According to data from specialized portals such as Idealista, penthouses in Eixample and Sarrià-Sant Gervasi sell for on average 20% to 35% more per square meter than similar apartments without a terrace.
Interest skyrocketed after the pandemic, when demand for private open spaces multiplied. Today, the trend is firmly established: local and international buyers are looking for properties that combine privacy, views and quality of life in central, well-connected neighborhoods.
Key market data
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Price premium: in 2025, a penthouse in Eixample can exceed €8,000/m², while in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi it can reach €10,500/m² in the most exclusive areas.
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International demand: French, American and Swiss buyers lead luxury penthouse purchases in Barcelona.
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Rental trend: penthouses with large terraces easily exceed €25/m² per month, making them an attractive investment as well.
Iconic terraces in Eixample
Eixample offers some of the city’s most emblematic views:
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Passeig de Gràcia: penthouses with direct views of Casa Batlló or La Pedrera are unique gems on the market.
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Consell de Cent and Girona: thanks to the superblocks (superilles), many penthouses now enjoy greener and quieter streets.
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Avinguda Diagonal: penthouses here provide panoramas stretching from the sea to the mountains.
Privileged views in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi
In the upper part of the city, penthouses stand out for their space, privacy and incomparable landscapes:
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Bonanova and Tres Torres: penthouses with terraces of more than 100 m² and views of Tibidabo.
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Historic Sarrià: charming residences overlooking the Vila gardens and the Collserola mountains.
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Turó Parc: luxury penthouses surrounded by greenery, just steps from exclusive boutiques and gourmet restaurants.
A trend here to stay
Penthouses with terraces are no longer just an aspirational luxury: they have become a secure and distinctive asset in Barcelona’s real estate market.
They combine the essence of the city —modernism, Mediterranean lifestyle and privileged climate— with the exclusivity of unique views.
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