Sitges is a an exciting little coastal town located about half an hour south of Barcelona and as such makes the perfect day trip from the Catalan capital, although it is a great holiday destination in its own right. What characterises Sitges? Sitges is fun! From its huge variety of night life hot spots and its beautiful Mediterranean beaches to its horror film festival and reputation as the gay capital of Spain – Sitges is naughty but nice and you can’t help but smile as you walk around the sun drenched streets of this little town and enjoy its light hearted attitude towards life. Read on for more info about where to stay, when to visit and what to see and do in Sitges.

If you are looking for budget accommodation in Sitges, try a hostel or B&B as opposed to a hotel and look for accommodation in the centre, so you don’t miss any of the action – you haven’t come to Sitges for peace and quiet!

During the day you can enjoy strolling along the beautiful, wide, flat beaches and taking a dip in the Mediterranean Sea to cool yourself down if the heat gets too much for you. The beaches here are fabulous for children and non-swimmers as the sea stays shallow a long way out and tends to be particularly calm and warm here. Then head to the winding streets of the town centre for lunch in any of the many eateries in town. As Sitges is such a major tourist spot, you can find all kinds of cosmopolitan restaurants and cafes here.

At night Sitges gets its glad rags on and so should you. Night clubs and bars in Sitges change like the wind, so there is not much point in making recommendations – just head into the centre and put your ear up against a few doors until you here some music you like, step inside and let the fun begin! As in Barcelona, you can party all night long in Sitges and it has even earned itself a reputation as being a mini Ibiza, thanks to the proximity of the beaches which give it a real holiday feel.

Popular events in Sitges include the Carnival which takes place in February every year and the Catalonia International Film Festival. This film festival is a must for fans of Sci-Fi or horror films and takes place every year in October.

Sitges, a place where you can really let your hair down.