Sitges is a charming white-washed village, part of the spectacular view from the spacious terraces of Las Palomas Catalanas. Picture by guests Barbie & Bill E. taken from the terrace of Villa 145

For a listing of 2010 festivals and holidays in Sitges please scroll down

Sitges offers a wealth of year 'round resort activities only 30 minutes south of Barcelona Centre

Sitges has a year 'round population of just 25,000 and has been a heaven for European artists and visitors for many generations. Today Sitges enjoys a well-deserved reputation as a friendly, tolerant village where English is widely spoken.

Eleven safe, sandy beaches and coves are carefully controlled to maintain their safety and appeal. Sitges has an 18-hole golf course, day and night tennis courts, horseback riding, and one of the best marinas in the Mediterranean, only minutes from Las Palomas Catalanas.

In the evenings, Sitges comes alive with quiet cocktail lounges, dozens of discos, and literally hundreds of sidewalk cafes and indoor and outdoor restaurants.

Water in Sitges and throughout Catalonia may be consumed safely so guests may enjoy dining, whether in one of the local restaurants or cooking at Las Palomas Catalanas' fully-equipped kitchens.

Guests of Las Palomas Catalanas have the luxury of partaking in Sitges' array of activities or just kicking-back in an idyllic setting where guests feel right at home. No wonder they call it "The Spanish Camelot."

Note: The beautiful soft-sand Balmins Beach facing Las Palomas Catalanas, as most beaches in Spain, offers top-less bathing. Depending on the season, Balmins Beach is bathing-suit-optional. During July and August bathing-suit-optional is mostly found at the far side of the beach out of respect to families.

Sitges is ideally situated in the heart of Catalonia with excellent roads and train service. It is only 30 minutes south of Barcelona Centre, one hour from Tarragona, three hours from Valencia (home of the Lladró), and two hours from the French border. The Medieval village of Carcasonne, France, is only 4 hours drive from Sitges via excellent motorways

2010 Calendar of Holidays & Festivals

February 11 to 17th: Grand Carnival. Parades on 14th and 16th

March 20th to 22nd: 51st Barcelona-Sitges Vintage Car Rally

March 11th to 14th of March: Patchwork Fair

March 14th: VIII Sitges Stock

March 20th - 21 st: 17th Sitges Art Exhibition

April 2nd to 5th: Easter (Holy Week)

April 23rd: "Sant Jordi". Book and Rose Day

April 30th to May 3rd . Sitges Swing Festiva

May & June: Preludi: Music and Dance Festival

June to August: 7th: Edition "Concerts de Mitjanit" Sitges International Music Festival

June 12th to 21st: 71st Carnation Exhibition & 20th Bonsai Exhibition

June 6 th: Corpus Christi Festival. 58th Flower Carpet Competition

July - August: Sitges Music Festival (Joventuts Musicals de Sitges) Jazz & Classical Music

July 1st to Setember 30th: Sitgestiucultura'10: Activities in Sitges' museums, Maricel Palace & "Sant Bartolomeu & Santa Tecla" Church

July 17th: Tango Sitges Festival International

August 5th: Our Lady of Vinyet Fiesta, Celebration at the Vinyet Sanctuary

August 21st to 27th: "Festa Major de Sitges". Sitges' main Annual Fiesta in Honour of "Sant Bartomeu", The Town's Patron Saint.

August 23rd: Fiesta Mayor fireworks spectacular.

September 5th: 9th Sitges Stock

September 18th - 19th: 49th Grape Harvest Festival. IV "Mostra de vins" Wine Tasting Experience

September 22nd - 23rd: "Santa Tecla Fiesta" Annual celebration in Honour of Santa Tecla, dedicated to the children

September 30th: 25th "Menjar de Tast" Gourmet Food Tasting Festival

October 2nd to 12th: 43rd International Film Festival of Catalonia

 

Calendar of Events is for reference only and is subject to change without notice. For more information please go to www.sitgestur.com or read "Sitges Dia" schedules.