Modernist Sitges
Posted by Barcelona Guide Bureau | Mar 9th, 2009
35 km south of Barcelona, Sitges is the perfect place to spend a day at the beach.
Sitges’ beautiful beaches and peaceful mountains proved irresistible to the Catalan wealthy and Modernista artists and intellectuals at the turn of the 19th-20th century and it became a summer resort. Far from the mass tourism agglomerates, in Sitges you can still find modernist buildings and streets that preserve the charm of the white coastal town. (more…)
Nature bike ride round the top of Barcelona
Posted by Barcelona Guide Bureau | Mar 6th, 2009
Far from the typical tourist routes, this dirt road offers magnificent views over the city while riding on a nature trail. It is an easy ride, a flat road and gentle descent.
From Can Caralleu to the Pla dels Maduixers, this section of the trail is popular with sportsmen and women as an exceptionally beautiful place to train.
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Barcelona Guide Bureau’s guide opinions: Oliver Casado
Posted by Barcelona Guide Bureau | Mar 4th, 2009
Why Barcelona Guide Bureau (what is the difference between you and otherguides)?
It´s not for me to say, but I think that one of my qualities is empathy, I love dealing with people, it makes me feel great, I really enjoy my job, and I guess that this is why we´ve all chosen it! (more…)
Barcelona and Children
Posted by Barcelona Guide Bureau | Mar 4th, 2009
Combine culture and fun in safe, children-friendly places
Montjuïc Castle Stop: the visit starts by going up to the castle on top of Montjuïc, 170 m high, to enjoy the magnificent views over the city and the port.
Montjuïc Hill Urbanized in 1929 for the International Exhibition, Montjuïc is both a cultural attraction (Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (MNAC), Fundació Miró, the German Pavilion (Miess Van der Rohe) and a sportive one (the Olympic Ring). (more…)
Gaudí and Dalí
Posted by Barcelona Guide Bureau | Mar 2nd, 2009
For those who would like to know more about these two Catalan and very Mediterranean artists.
La Pedrera (the Quarry): The architect Antoni Gaudí was commissioned by the Milà family to build this residential building declared World Heritage by UNESCO.
Finished in 1911, it was regarded almost as a piece of sculpture and has become one of his most famous buildings.
