Barcelona Guide Bureau’s guide opinions: Wendie Joy Planting

Why Barcelona Guide Bureau (what is the difference between you and other guides)?

Simply, that BGB always responds to the needs of all kinds of visitors. Our guides are motivated, well informed and accessible to clients.

Why Barcelona is a “must”?

Because it offers just the right balance between historic sites, modernity, the nearness of the Mediterranean, great gastronomy, services…

Your favourite place in Barcelona and why.

The Market of Sta. Catherine, because it is a small but very colourful food market, loaded with history, that is actually visible and accessible at the back of the market. Besides that, it is a striking example of contemporary architecture by one of the most significant local architects, Enric Miralles.

Something curious about Montserrat.

The stairway to heaven by J.M. Subirachs near the coach park.

Something curious about Park Güell.

The carob tree that Gaudí left in place in almost reverential respect for it’s creator.

Something curious about Sagrada Familia.

Gaudí did a ‘casting’ of all the people that modelled for the sculptures of the Nativity facade.

Something curious about Montjuïc.

The escalators that go all the way up to the Olympic Stadium.

Something curious about Gaudí.

He was a vegetarian and followed the treatment of Dr. Kneipp.

Something curious about Catalan people.

Their taste for tradition and modernity at the same time.

Three tips to enjoy Barcelona.

• Hire a bicycle to explore the port and beach area.
• Spend some time in and around the St. Catherine Market
• Have a short siesta to be able to adapt to the late dinner times