Just after only a 30-minute ride from the center of Barcelona, and there you have it… – every corner looks like a postcard – … except Sitges is real, with all of its narrow streets, white houses, cute terraces, and palm trees.

This town isn’t just any other beach town…. It’s low-key boho, fairly artsy, slightly bougie, very chill, and ridiculously pretty.

… That’s Sitges.

Wandering Around Sitges

One of the best things to do in Sitges is… absolutely nothing. No, seriously, just take your time and walk around. Get lost in the streets and browse weird little shops you won’t find anywhere else. Stop for coffee… – and by “coffee” I mean a glass of vermut, cava, or tinto de verano. Sip it slowly at a terrace with a pintxo on the side, and just watch the world go by…

Passeig Marítim

The main seaside walkway in Sitges stretches for several kilometers along the coast with beautiful views of the Mediterranean, sandy beaches, and palm trees.

The Old Town

Charming and photogenic – …it’s an Instagrammer’s dream.
A labyrinth of narrow, cobblestone streets lined with white houses and colorful balconies. Every corner demands a photo.

… I shared this video before, but I will probably continue sharing it over and over again – … I honestly almost shed a tear when I witnessed this energy and joy.

Sant Bartomeu i Santa Tecla

This old church on the edge of a cliff definitely dominates the coastline. It’s one of the most photographed spots in Sitges. Originally built in the 17th century and later remodeled in the 18th century, it’s a beautiful example of Catalan Baroque architecture.

Cau Ferrat Museum

This museum was once the home and studio of Santiago Rusiñol, a famous Catalan artist. Now it’s packed with paintings, stained glass, weird iron sculptures, and a huge amount of Don Quixote stuff… Also, don’t forget to look for the balcony… – I told you!

Bacardí’s Roots are all the way in Sitges

Basically, mojito exists because of a guy named Facundo Bacardí from Sitges. – … ha!
He left for Cuba in the 1800s, started a tiny rum company you may have heard of, and the rest is delicious, and I think a slightly blurry history.
There’s a Casa Bacardí Museum where you get the whole story, check out vintage distilling gear, and drink a classic mojito at the end. – duh…

Plan Your Trip to Sitges Around Festivals

Carnaval de Sitges

It takes over the whole city for 7 days every February. Wild costumes, endless dancing, glitter everywhere – … basically a vibrant, chaotic explosion of color and energy.
It doesn’t fall on the exact same dates every year tho’… It depends on how Easter falls, because Carnival always ends on Ash Wednesday.
In 2026, it’ll likely be February 12 to 18.

Sitges Film Festival

Happening in early October and typically runs for 10 days. It is the world’s oldest and one of the top 3 fantasy-horror film festivals, alongside Fantasia and Fantastic Fest.
One night during the festival, the streets are full for the Zombie Walk. Hundreds of undead march through the streets of Sitges, and it’s followed by beach parties and midnight horror screenings.
It’s basically Halloween… but with sangria.

Welcome to Sitges: Open, Friendly, and Proud

Sitges is probably one of the most LGBTQ+ friendly places you’ll find anywhere with a live-and-let-live mentality here.
No one cares what you’re wearing, who you’re with, or if you’re barefoot because your espadrilles gave up – …happened.
Everyone’s just out here, doing their thing. So might as well just do yours…

Sitges Beaches: Pick your local paradise

There are 17 beaches on the coast of Sitges. Seventeen!!!
Some are family-friendly, some are full-on beach party zones. And then there are the very… uhm… naked and free-spirited ones…

Eating in Sitges: Local Flavors

Escumes de Sitges
Light and crispy meringue-almond cookies found everywhere in local bakeries and artisan pastry shops.

Xató
It’s Sitges’s signature dish. It’s a flavourful salad with escarole, cod, tuna, anchovies, olives, and nut-based romesco-ish sauce.

Malvasia de Sitges
A sweet local wine, used both in cooking and for dessert.

Cava & Penedès wines
Sitges is in the Penedès wine region, famous for sparkling Cava and dry white/red wines.

Vermut
A classic aperitif across Catalonia, a herbal-infused wine served with ice and an orange slice or with olives.

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I didn’t mean to fall for Sitges… it was supposed to be just a quick getaway from Barcelona. But somehow, here I am…falling in love with this little gem. Maybe it’s the town, maybe it’s the wine… but either way, I looked up apartment prices and well…
Spoiler alert: … yea’ right.

Aaaanyway…
If I disappear, just in case check Sitges first!

See you at the next one,

Noémi

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