This promotional slogan is characteristic for Sitges. A beautiful Mediterranean coastal village, situated in the province of Barcelona surrounded by the beautiful landscape of the GARRAF National Park.
Sitges has many faces and an international community. Sitges at first sight a small fishing village is situated in an open bay with an extensive coastline of 4 kilometers with an amazing and unique sea-front promenade featuring the colonial style Indiano mansions.
Besides a microclimate (more than 300 sunny days per year), Sitges has an excellent geographical location, 30 minutes from the airport and Barcelona. Through the centuries many artists like Dali, El Greco and Picasso have chosen Sitges as their residence and source of inspiration. Nowadays there are still many cultural and sports events and festivities during the year, like for example the famous International Film Festival, the Theatre and Jazz Festivals, the spectacular Carnival, Harvest Festival, the Classic Car Rally and the town party Fiesta Mayor, the annual Triathlon, Beach Rugby 7 or sailing regattas.
Due to the mild climate all year round and coastal location Sitges offers a wide range of sports activities and water activities. There are various marinas one of them El Puerto Aiguadolc; with a wide range of restaurants and bars, very well known in Spain and abroad!
The nature lover can hike and bike endlessly in the GARRAF National Park. Horse riding, playing tennis, paddle, surfing and playing golf, at the beautiful 18 hole golf course Terramar, located directly along the Mediterranean Sea.
When it comes to gastronomy, Sitges has a wide variety of restaurants and bars. The location by the sea, surrounded by the famous wine region El Penedes, also called the 'Spanish Champagne' region, played a role in the development of the local cuisine.
Besides the Mediterranean cuisine Sitges offers a wide and international gastronomical choice.
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