Barcelona is probably one of the best cities to visit in the world. It has a wide range of culture, activities, gastronomy and the weather is great. But, do you want to make the most of your visit to Barcelona? Tell your family and friends that you’ve done «much more»? – – – Take a day… Read More
Barcelona by night can be as interesting as by day. So after a busy morning visiting the Sagrada Familia or the Picasso Museum, save some energy and pick one of the 5 proposals we offer you. But remember that when we Barcelonian’s talk about night we really mean night. Bars & restaurants are busiest around 10pm… Read More
Get the most of Barcelona in one day with only five steps Barcelona’s pleasant weather makes it suitable to visit the city throughout the year. Here are some suggestions to make your stay unforgettable. 1. Start the day with Picasso and the hidden treasures of the Gothic Quarter Follow the footsteps of Pablo Picasso in Barcelona. Travel… Read More
Easter means holidays, eggs, bunnies… and tons of chocolate! Did you know that chocolate has played an important role in the economic activity of Barcelona? Actually, the Catalan port was the starting point for the sale and distribution of the product all over Europe. So it’s not difficult to figure out that Barcelona… Read More
Whether you are celiac or follow a gluten-free lifestyle, here are a few tips to consider when travelling to Barcelona >> Check the List of Restaurants suitable for Celiac People. It has been supervised by the Barcelona Restaurant Association and the Celiac Association of Catalonia. >> Download CeliCity, Gluten-free Social Network. Sadly it is only… Read More
“If you want to run, run a mile. If you want to experience a different life, run a marathon” – Emil Zatopek There is no better way of getting to know a city than running it This is what Kilian Jornat says, Catalan ski mountaineer and long-distance runner. So considering that next March… Read More
A customer sent us a letter after her vacation in Barcelona. We want to share it with you: To the team of BGB – I just wanted to drop you a line to let you know how we enjoyed our time in Barcelona and the tours arranged by Barcelona Guide Bureau (BGB). When I was… Read More
Hi, I’m Sa Majestat el Rei Carnestoltes (His Majesty the King Carnival) and I am addicted to fun, madness and love breaking conventional social rules. I heard rumors about a woman who doesn’t agree with my lifestyle. She is La Vella Quaresma (the Old Lady Lent). She will be here in seven days, so let’s make… Read More
February 12th marks the feast day of Santa Eulàlia and the beginning of the city’s winter festival. But who is Santa Eulàlia, besides the co-patron saint of Barcelona? Her name means “the one who speaks well”. Born in 290 Eulàlia was a brave 13-year-old virgin, who preferred to suffer martyrdom at the hands of the Roman… Read More
El Call – Jewish Quarter – of Girona, is one of the best well-preserved medieval Jewish quarters in Europe, with beautiful old buildings and charming narrow streets. The first Jewish families settled in the city as early as the 9th century and lived until 1492, the year of the Spanish Decree of Expulsion. Walk around… Read More
