Sitges (Barcelona) Hotels

General Information

A mere 35 km southwest of beautiful Barcelona, the small town of Sitges has become a popular and integral side trip for many who visit the city of Gaudí. The coastal gem has been a choice escape for prominent Catalan artists and radicals as far back as the 19th century but only came into mainstream prominence in recent decades. Now a first-class resort town, Sitges draws visitors from far and wide to miles of pristine beach and a vibrant nightlife that ranks as one of the very best in Europe. As a result, the town of 25,000 people has become Catalonia's answer to Ibiza.

A slew of popular annual festivals ensure a steady stream of repeat visitors to Sitges. These include the town's legendary Carnival celebrations every February and March, International Film Festival of Catalonia and International Jazz Festival. Sitges also boasts a beautiful architectural landscape, with many fine landmarks to explore. The Iglesia de St. Bartolomeu i Santa Tecla and Maricel Museum are two of the most prominent attractions in town.

Sitges History

• Church of Sant Bartolomeu i Santa Tecla – This 17th-century church houses two gothic sepulchres belonging an older church situated on the same site.
• Palau Maricel – Built by Charles Deering to house his extensive art collection.
• Museu Romàntic "Can Llopis" – This museum reproduces the lifestyle of a Catalan family of the Romanticism years.
• The Esglesia – An iconic feature in the city, this whitewashed building is located in Placa Baluard square.
• Cementari San Sebastia – A Sitges cemetery that is home to ancient sculptures by modernist artists.

Sitges Art & Culture

• Cau Ferrat – A house formerly owned by the modernist painter Santiago Rusiñol with many paintings and sculptures.
• Santa Tecla Festival – Held in mid-September, this important Spanish festival has been celebrated since 1321. Tourists can watch the historical parades and fireworks of this event.
• Agora 3 Art Gallery – A quaint art gallery open seven days a week.
• Els 4 Gats Art Gallery – One of Sitges’ smaller art galleries, this place is packed with fascinating works of art.
• Museu Marical – A museum containing old works of art and artefacts.

Sitges Shopping

• Ferran Joguines – A Sitges jeweller’s shop is the perfect place to make fine purchases for a loved one.
• Major 4 – The ideal venue to buy gifts for friends and relatives.
• Fairplay – A sports shop in which tourists wishing to partake in sporting activities can buy the necessary equipment.
• Julia – A popular perfumery.
• Cabeli – One of the most popular clothing stores.

Gay & Lesbian Sitges

• Playa de la Bossa Rodona – Found in a central location, this clothed beach is packed with bronzed bodies.
• Alberto Beach Club – Tourists visiting here can dance the night away on the beach to the sounds of the best DJs.
• Organic – This is a gay-friendly disco, perfect for those who wish to meet like-minded individuals while on their travels.
• Ricky’s – Another of Sitges’ main gay discos. This venue is where the music is loud and the dancing is lively.
• Parrots Pub 1 – A gay-friendly pub to enjoy an evening drink.

Attractions

• Cau Ferrat Museum
• Museu Romàntic
• Iglesia de St. Bartolomeu i Santa Tecla
• Maricel Museum
• Beaches

Activities

• Carnival
• Sitges Tango Festival
• International Film Festival of Catalonia
• Festa Major
• International Jazz Festival

Restaurants

• Al Fresco
• El Raco de la Carreta
• El Trull
• Mezzanine
• Fragata

Nightlife

• Trailer
• Mediterráneo
• El Horno
• Organic
• Privilege

Climate

Sitges enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate, with cool winters and warm summers.

• Winter (December to February) 4-14°C

• Spring (March to May) 7-20°C

• Summer (June to September) 16-28°C

• Fall (October to November) 8-21°C