Robert Lewandowski – like Leo Messi, Ronaldinho and Luis Suarez – moved to Castelldefels after his transfer to Barcelona. In turn, Wojciech Szczęsny chose the neighboring Gava. They are both very close to each other, just a few minutes away by car, in fact they can be said to have become neighbors. Access to the Barcelona training center is also excellent: several minutes by highway, and since the Joan Gamper facilities are located in the western part of the city, Polish players do not have to go through the narrow and congested streets of Barcelona. Besides, Gava and Castelldefels are towns that steal the hearts not only of great footballers, but also of tourists who willingly come here for holidays. And you can feel their atmosphere by watching the video below:
Robert Lewandowski is building a new estate
– Of course I see Robert Lewandowski. Sometimes on a walk with the family, sometimes on a bike. It is clear that he likes to spend his time actively and feels good in Castelldefels. Besides, people in this town are used to big football stars. They have peace here, great conditions for rest, and look at this beach – says one of the waiters from the charming restaurant located right next to the promenade. Have you heard that Lewandowski is reportedly building a new estate here? – I ask. – Yes, but not in Castelldefels, but in Garraf. It's an even smaller but very charming town, about halfway from here to Sitges. I read in the local press, but the location and details are top secret. Who knows, maybe he will want to stay in Spain even after finishing his sports career – he replies.
This is still a long way off, because Lewandowski is in great shape this season. He scores goal after goal, in La Liga he already has 12 of them after 10 matches. – It's nice to have such a neighbor – Jordi, who lives in Castelldefels, laughs when I ask him about the captain of the Polish national team. – I often walk around the neighborhood with my French bulldog and have seen his green Bentley a few times. I also heard that he rents a house from Marek Bartra and that's basically it – he adds. – And tourists don't disturb footballers here during the season? – I'm continuing the conversation. – There aren't that many of them here. Now after the season [rozmawiamy pod koniec października] the beach is basically empty. It's really very peaceful here, he argues.
Indeed, outside the season, you can meet few sunbathers and fishermen on the wide beach in Castelldefels. Just like in Gava, which I reach by walking along the beach. The town chosen by Wojciech Szczęsny is even more peaceful. The beach is not so wide, there are fewer hotels and apartments, but there is a beautifully situated campsite right next to the beach. – Who, who?! – the residents ask when I say the name and surname of the Polish goalkeeper in front of them. Perhaps the news that Barcelona's new goalkeeper has chosen their hometown has not yet reached them, or the Pole's name is too complicated and difficult for them to understand. In fact, only one of the fishermen knew who he was talking about. From Poland. – I hope that he will quickly join Barcelona's goal and replace Ter Stegen with dignity – he says, and then runs to catch the fish, because in the town Szczęsny chose there are not only more anglers, but also more fish.