Located in the Garraf region, the municipality of Sitges is one of the most diverse in the whole of Cataluña, offering quiet tourism on the one hand, and a wide range of options for party-goers on the other. It’s no surprise that it’s one of the most visited parts of the province of Barcelona.
With plenty of activities on offer and a seaside that's perfectly equipped with all kinds of services, the town attracts far more tourists than the equal of its 31,000 inhabitants during the summer season.
It is precisely for this reason that the range of accommodation is becoming more and more extensive. Everything from charming hotels to Airbnb-style flats on the beachfront to all kinds of holiday cottages in Sitges and throughout the Garraf region are on offer. You can choose from half board, full board, full rental or room hire options. Whatever you choose, you’re guaranteed the best experience.
How to get here? There are many ways to get here, as the town is well connected both by road and rail. From Barcelona, in fact, the train takes just over 30 minutes.
What to see in Sitges and the surrounding area? The first things that jump out are the twelve beaches that attract so many tourists in the summer. Some of them have the Blue Flag distinction that recognises the quality of the beach and its services. Some of the most visited beaches are Balmins, Anquines, Barra and Sant Sebastiá, of international prestige.
If we go towards the town centre, we find large luxury housing estates and golf courses as well as unique places such as the Casa Bacardí, related to the world of rum and housed in a beautiful modernist building.
Other attractions include the Casa de la Vila and the Maricel Palace, next to the museum of the same name. These are perfect for soaking up a bit of culture without losing sight of the sea. The Cau Ferrat and the Can Llopis Romantic Museum are also of interest.
The religious heritage includes the church of San Bartolomé and Santa Tecla, whose original structure dates back to the 17th century. Then there's the traditional hermitage of La Trinidad, declared a Cultural Asset.
There are a couple of important dates in the town’s calendar which make particularly good times to visit. The first of these is the Sitges Festival, dedicated to cinema and held during the month of October.
Other important events are the Carnival, which is one of the oldest, liveliest and most important celebrations. LGBT+ Pride festivities are also important here - they're held in June. Sitges is renowned for its open and inclusive celebration of people of all genders and sexual orientations.
A bit of trivia to end on: do you know what Sitges means in Spanish? It comes from sitja, which is a deep hole or a deposit in which grain was stored, so it is likely that this was an area where the cereals were grown and kept underground.
