Barcelona Day Trip: Sitges

Speckled with white stucco buildings against a gorgeous aqua-blue sea, the quaint, historic town of Sitges sits just South of Barcelona, along the Mediterranean coast. Famous for its eleven beaches and 300 annual days of sunshine, Sitges is also a cultural “Mecca” and one of the gay capitals of Europe, having been home to renowned artists during the Bohemian movement of the late 19th Century, and a hub of the liberal counterculture in the 1960’s. This town of 30,000 inhabitants quadruples in size every summer and also while hosting the Sitges International Film Festival in October, and ‘Carnival’ in February, each of which attracts crowds from around the world.

Many are drawn to Sitges for its relaxing atmosphere, great seafood, acclaimed ‘malvasia’ wines, and wonderful shops, tucked into narrow, seaside alleyways. ‘Barceloneses’ flock there for summer fun and to enjoy the bustling nightlife.

Come explore this charming town with us, on foot, with the sun overhead and the cool sea breeze at your back. You’ll immediately understand Sitges’s eternal allure for artists and expressive types; many clients ask to be left there after the tour is over. While touring the town, we will visit one or two small museums along the way, each set in beautiful historical buildings. At the end of the tour, we’ll stop for a spectacularly fresh ‘paella’ lunch along the beach.

Sitges by the Sea is a full day excursion that lasts either 6-7 hours, or 8-9 hours, depending on whether you choose the full- or extended-day option. In order to maximize your experience, we’ve designed a full itinerary, so unless otherwise requested, free time is limited. Therefore, you might consider the extended-day option, if you’d like more free time for sunbathing on the beach or browsing through the wonderful clothing, shoe, and wine shops in the town center.

Both the full- and extended-day options include approximately 5 hours to explore the town on foot, visit its small museums (if applicable) and delight in a leisurely lunch along the beach, and 1-2 hours of travel time.