About Sitges
About Sitges
The picturesque coastal town of Sitges, surrounded by the hills of the Garraf National Park, has been a popular destination for lovers of culture, art and nature since the 19th century. The narrow streets of the old town leading down to the open bay of stunning beaches, the emblematic Gothic church, and the modernist-style houses along the promenade make Sitges the perfect setting for a holiday.
The location of Sitges (35 km south west of Barcelona) couldn’t be better. It’s only a 20-minute drive (half hour train or bus journey) to Barcelona airport and a 40-minute train ride away from the city of Barcelona. The Roman city of Tarragona is only an hour away by train, and the medieval town of Montblanc and the monastery of Montserrat are other accessible day excursions. For wine lovers, a visit to one of the local vineyards and bodegas in the area is a fabulous day out. Vilafranca del Penedes, the Penedes capital, is also worth a visit, especially on market day.
With its calendar of festivals, there’s always something to surprise and entertain you in Sitges!
Eating and Drinking
Sitges has a great choice of restaurants and tapas bars in the town and along the sea front. You will find chiringuitos on the beaches & various cocktail bars to watch the beautiful sunsets.
Sitges Seasons
High season in Sitges is July and August and the town and beaches get very busy. Out of season, the town is much quieter, but it still retains its charm, and many local residents prefer the mild winters to the busy summer season. Spring and Autumn can be particularly pleasant times to visit for those that don't like the heat of summer.
Culture in Sitges
Important Cultural events include the famous Sitges Carnaval in February, The Sitges Film Festival in October, The Corpus Cristi Flower Carpets in May, and Festa Major in August. With its impressive calendar of events & festivals, there’s always something to surprise and entertain.
Swimming
There is a public (indoor) swimming pool in Poble Sec which is around a 20-minute walk from the apartment. There is no public outdoor pool in Sitges, but there is an outdoor pool in nearby San Pere de Ribes, a 5-minute journey away. The sea is a few minutes walk from the apartment for those who prefer the open water. Swimming season officially starts from 1 May.
Explore Barcelona
Barcelona is the heart, both culturally and spiritually, of Catalonia. This cosmopolitan, Mediterranean city is only a 40-minute train ride away from Sitges. Trains leave Sitges regularly to Barcelona approximately every 15 minutes from morning until night. A visit of the works of Europe´s most innovative architects, Antoni Gaudí (The Sagrada Familia, La Pedrea, Park Guell and Guell Palace) is just one of the many cultural delights of this beautiful place. As well as the Modernist architecture and the art of Picasso and Miró, this vibrant city offers the eerie chill of the Gothic quarter, the harbour promenade, the flowers and the street artists of ‘Las Ramblas’ and the magnificent mountain miradors of Tibidabo and Montjuic.
Explore Tarragona
The Roman city of Tarragona is only an hour away by train, and the medieval town of Montblanc and the monastery of Montserrat are other accessible day excursions. For wine lovers, a visit to one of the local vineyards and bodegas in the area is a fabulous day out. Vilafranca del Penedes, the Penedes capital, is well worth a visit, especially on Saturday morning, market day.