Once Sitges (Sitges) was a quiet fishing village with a church on the beach. Today it is a small ancient town, located in one of the bays of the Spanish Costa del Garraf. Despite the fact that the city has managed to preserve all the charm of the Catalan village, life here is a key all year round: all sorts of carnivals, festivals and other celebrations are held. According to Internet surveys, Sitges is firmly in the top ten most visited youth resorts in the world.
Perhaps there is no such image as Sitges in any resort in the world . It is called the "Spanish Saint-Tropez". Shops of fashion brands, day and night entertainment, proximity to Barcelona, professional golf clubs and picturesque marinas make Sitges an incredibly popular resort among travelers with a wide variety of interests, and also an expensive place to relax.
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How to get there
To get to Sitges, you need to fly from Domodedovo to Barcelona International Airport. Then it is most convenient to get on the train. The ticket will cost from € 2, 5 to € 4, and the journey will take 40-45 minutes. Direct trains depart from the station Passeig de Gràcia or Barcelona-Sants (Plaza de Catalunya, Plaça de Catalunya); 4 trains per hour, of which 2 express.
In addition, you can take a bus or take a taxi. The last will cost you about € 60. The price will depend on the number of people and baggage, as well as the fare on toll roads.
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Climate
In Sitges compared to the neighboring resorts of sunny days is much more than overcast (the sun shines here about 300 days a year). The average daily air temperature varies between + 26-28 ° C, humidity is low. All this makes Sitges an excellent place for a beach holiday.
Beaches of Sitges
Sitges has beautiful sandy beaches. In total there are 11 beaches on the resort, the most popular of which is Platja de St Sebastian, located not far from Cau Ferrat
Cuisine and restaurants
Because of the popularity of the resort, Sitges restaurants are not the cheapest. Dinner for one person, not even in the most popular institution, will cost around € 35-55. But for € 15-25, you can order a three-course lunch, snack and dessert:
When you are in Sitges, you can not try traditional Spanish dishes: paella with seafood, thick tomato soup gazpacho, special Spanish omelette (Tortilla Española) or fried potatoes in spicy sauce (Patatas Bravas). And also it is necessary to taste the Spanish cheese Queso Machego, traditional sausages and ham (jamon-jamon & chorizo).
Sitges hotels
Most hotels in Sitges have 4 stars, but cheaper options are available. Because of the large influx of tourists in the midst of the holiday season, all hotels are overcrowded. Therefore, you can book a room through a travel agency or the site of one of the hotels. Such a service will cost you about € 200.
For wealthy tourists, there is a variant of renting individual apartments or villas. For increased comfort, you will have to pay at least € 1000 (the cost of a week of accommodation). But if you go with the whole family or a big company, then this price will not bite so much.
Entertainment, excursions and sights Sitges
The most famous landmark of the city is the church of St. Bartholomew and St. Thekla of the 17th century, which beats the sea waves. We also recommend you to pay attention to the buildings in the Old Town - there are a lot of beautiful villas and mansions, among which the villa "Anita" and the house of Pere Carreras are particularly notable.
Marisel's palace deserves special attention. This complex in 1912 was bought by a millionaire Charles Deering. Here he created a museum in which he placed his own collection of paintings. Of particular interest are the Golden and the Blue halls, the Saint Miquel tower and the old monastery
Another cultural attraction of Sitges is the Cau Ferrat Museum ( "Iron Nest") . In the late 19th century this house was home to the famous Spanish artist Santiago Rusinol . Here he not only opened his school of painting, but also held the so-called "modern-style party" than he gained fame throughout the city in aristocratic circles of Spain . In the exposition of Kau-Fe Rrath presents the works of many artists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including such masters as Salvador Dali, El Greco and Picasso . Address: Fonollar, s / n, phone .: 93 894 03 64 . Regime work in summer: Tue-Sun 9: 30-14: 00, 17: 00-21: 00, Autumn-Spring: Tue-Fri 9: 30-14: 00, 15: 30-18: 30, Sun 10: 00- 15:00, entrance - € 3, 50 .
- Look into the museum of the legendary Bacardi rum and learn how to prepare the right cocktails in the master class.
- Take a sally into the monastery Montserrat in the mountains.
- Stop for a minute to listen to the street guitarist.
- Find out the best in this Spanish paella.
- Dare to dive into the very cool in these parts, even in summer the water of the Mediterranean Sea.
Nightclubs and discotheques
jinks going on here from early morning until late at night. Street Sin Street - the center of the cluster of discos and dance bars. At night, all its space is filled with crowds of tourists. The most fashionable discos are Pacha and Atlantis, they are famous all over Spain. The main fun there begins on a deep night, so do not go to clubs earlier than 3-4 hours of the night. Monday is the day off.
Holidays and events
Perhaps, one of the most striking events of the year in Sitges is the annual carnival-gay parade, which is held in February. This event attracts thousands of people from all over the world. Solemn processions, dances, bright, unusual and scandalous costumes will all continue in Sitges for a whole week.
In March, a traditional vintage cars rally called Barcelona - Sitges Rally is held in the city.
In summer, you can to visit the theater and flower festivals. At the end of August in Sitges celebrate the day of St. Bartholomew (the patron saint of the city) and the Fiesta Mayor. In September, you can visit the folklore festival Santa Tecla, and in October - the festival of fantasy and horror films. Photos of Sitges (14)