Too many balconies in Barcelona are put to use only as drying space for washed clothes. What a waste this is, when the ultimate accessory to Catalan living, and its many terrazas and balconies, must surely be the hammock. One has not truly experienced a siesta until dozing away the sunniest hours of the day in one of these comforting cradles. Countless residents of Gracia—where hammocks are a rightfully common sight—will doubtless attest to this, as would Marañon, which happens to have the largest collection of hammocks in Spain.

If this sounds like an enterprise lacking in variety, then perish the thought. Marañon sells self-standing hammocks, miniature hammocks for babies, hammocks with bedouin-style mosquito nets, and group hammocks large enough to accommodate an extended family. Aside from these impressive innovations, one can also purchase the full range of parts and accessories, and even design a custom-made model specified to your desires.