A beautiful seaside town just outside of Barcelona, that's very walkable, packed with scenic views, delicious tapas and lovely people! Sitges is where the 2 hotels that we have discounted rates at are located. Both hotels are ~20 minute drive from welcome drinks on Friday and our wedding villa on Saturday. Visit the "Hotel Blocks" tab to learn more about the hotels. We're not doing Sitges justice, so if you're interested in learning more, take a look here:
Tapas in Sitges - traditional and modern takes on tapas; open since 1940
Tapas in Sitges - cozy, traditional pinchos (small bites w toothpicks)
Tapas or more formal dining in Sitges - great razor clams and meats
Rugby / football (soccer) bar in Sitges with grilled cheese-like sandwiches. No Guinness on the menu, sorry friends!
There are 17 different beaches in Sitges that line the Promenade (~15 minute walk from 1 side of the promenade to the other). Take a look here for more about each beach:
A nature preserve surrounding the villa where our wedding will be held. There are many hiking and biking trails that you can take a look at through the "view" button below. Give us a call to stop by the villa for a hug and a dip in the pool where we'll be staying after your hike!
To get to and from Barcelona to Sitges, you can: 1. Take the train (check Google or Apple Maps for more info; ~45 minute ride) 2. Order a car through the Uber or Bolt apps (European version of Uber; ~40 minute drive) 3. Check in with you hotel to arrange transportation
Tapas in Barcelona - a Bourdain favorite, 4 choices of well made, tasty tapas
Gaudi church under construction for the past 144 years, set to complete this year (2026)! If you haven't been, we highly recommend - it's incredibly beautiful
This synagogue dates back to the 3rd century, making it the oldest in Spain and one of the oldest in Europe. Definitely worth a visit, especially on Rosh Hashanah weekend!
Vintage shopping! There's a ton of shops down Carrer dels Tallers (street near Las Ramblas)
A UNESCO World Heritage site - one of the largest parks in Barca where you can see more of Gaudi's work
Port Olimpic is the best area in Barca to go out, walk around or even hop on a boat tour! Opium (nightclub) is located here. If you have the energy to go before our wedding, Maggie kindly asks you take a long siesta before the ceremony, so we get you in top shape :)