Located 35 km. south from Barcelona, the picturesque population of Sitges originated in an old town of fishermen, it was colonized at the beginning of the XX century by a group of modernists that gave the town its current look.
It is located between the Mediterranean Sea and the Coastal Mountain Range, for it counts spectacular marine and mountain landscapes. Its 17 privileged crystal-water, fine-sand beaches (some of them have been “Blue Flag” awarded by the European Union) and its breath-taking views, make it one of the most charming and visited destinations in Catalonia.
The modern city extends among a 4 km beach where you also can find our hotels in sitges and has retained some of its medieval features. The old part of the city arises on a hill next to the beach and all around the church, and offers and admirable architectonic and cultural heritage.
Also, Sitges offers a world of possibilities regarding leisure, sports, amusement and cultural activities. Its ideal for practicing sports such as golf, horse-riding, tennis, field-tripping, mountain climbing, and of course, lots of nautical activities as swimming, diving, wind-surfing, water-skiing, beach volley ball. Nightlife is really buzzing and fun, including several discotheques, musical bars, pubs, coffee shops and restaurants, where you can try the “Xato” typical dish, made with lettuce, codfish, tuna fish, anchovies, olives and served with “romescu” dressing.
Prestigious and internationally famous, its cultural agenda is very diverse and celebrates some significant events among which you can find the International Classic Cars Rally, the International Film Festival, the International Jazz Festival, the International Tango Festival, the Summer Concert Cycle, the Corpus Christi (domestic flowers exhibition), and of course, its famous Carnivals.
All these activities are easy to reach from our hotels in Sitges.
Also, it houses three important museums such as the famous “La casa taller” (the workshop) owned by the the painter Santiago Rusiñol, where you will find not only his work, but that from El Greco, Zuloaga and Picasso. In the Maricel Museum you can admire Romanic and Gothic art collections and also a Modern Art Exhibition. In the Romantic Museum you will get to know the urban Catalonian society for the 19th century.
AIGUADOLÇ BEACH
With its golden sand this is the nicest and quietest beach in Sitges.
It has a "chiringuito" (bar in the sand), where you can eat in a privileged environment, with services of hammocks and skates.
It is located next to the port, where some of the best restaurants, bars of glasses and stores are located.
SAN SEBASTIAN BEACH
One of the nicest beaches in Sitges. Golden fine sand and quiet swell.
Situated in the middle of the neuralgic area, with very nice views to Sitges to the old town. Of small size is very visited by residents and tourists.
Our hotels in Sitges are very central located next to the beach where you can enjoy the spectacular views and all the activities of the city. In every hotel in sitges we offer, you can find more information about activities and excursions.
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