Things To Do
Parc Natural del Garraf
So many options of activities to do within this nearby landmark! Travel information to the National Park are mentioned on this website as well. https://www.visitsitges.com/en/garraf-park/
Garraf Buddhist Temple
A unique place to visit to get your zen on. Visit Sakya Tashi Ling Temple, experience the Namgyal health stupa, or simply walk around the property to view the architecture. The temple is part of the Garraf National Park which offers include hiking, caves, and a winery. Here is another website to check out about a visit to this neat spot: https://cabure.es/en/garraf-buddhist-temple/
Hiking Recommendations
Below is a helpful website with some of the top hiking trails around the area of Sitges. Here is a an official website for hiking in the Catalan area-it is in Spanish but can be translated. https://parcs.diba.cat/es/web/garraf Here is an additonal website with information about hikes and activities within the Garraf National Park. https://www.barcelona-metropolitan.com/travel/garraf-massif/
Beaches in Sitges
There are 18 kilometers of beaches with shops, restaurants, and some with bar service along Sitges. They range between 5 and 10 miles away from the villa. Below is a website from Utopia Villas with some helpful info for some lovely beach spots in Sitges.
Wineries
So many wineries....so little time! Below is some information but it seems to be the tip of the iceberg.
Visit the Freixenet Winery
Discover the art of Cava at the Freixenet winery. Located about 25 minutes away via car.
Barcelona
Day trips into Barcelona for a more metropolitan excursion will be easy and throughout the week guests may want to group up to take in the sites of this iconic city. Many of us have visited this city before and will have personal recommendations for some of our favorite spots. A few highlights to mention: Sagrada Familia - https://ticketshop.barcelona/sagradafamilia.html Gaudi Park - https://ticketshop.barcelona/park-guell.html Picasso Museum of Barcelona - https://ticketshop.barcelona/picasso-museum.html Las Ramblas - https://ticketshop.barcelona/rambla.html Tibidabo Mountain - https://ticketshop.barcelona/rambla.html And so much more...
Shopping
The town of Sant Pére de Ribes and nearby Sitges are both great for shopping. These towns are big wedding/celebration and tourist areas that are both very fashionable, and LGBTQ friendly. There are plenty of clothing and souvenir shops to be found. One area of note is the Mercat Municipal de Sitges a market with many different food areas, farmer's market, nearby restaurants and attractions. This market is about 8 minutes by car from our villa. We will visit this market for a planned excursion for our Potluck Dinner night (see more details under Schedule). Sitges has several chain stores but many unique places, small boutiques, and local stores. There are four main streets for shopping in Sitges: Carrer Sant Francesc, Carrer Parellades, Carrer Major and Carrer Jesus. The four streets end together in one point, where the Cap de la Villa is located. Besides clothing and fashion accessories stores, those streets are home to cafes, restaurants and patisseries.
Nightlife
Sitges, home to the original Pacha, creating our modern nightclubs. Sitges is known for its nightlife, "The best way to pass an evening is to walk the waterfront esplanade, have a leisurely dinner, and then retire at 11pm to an open-air cafe for a nightcap and some serious people-watching" says Frommer's guide to the best nightlife. The club scene is predominantly gay and "Mediterráneo" on Sant Bonaventura is the largest gay disco/bar. Located in a restored 1690s house east of the Plaça d'Espanya, it has a formal Iberian Garden and upstairs are pool tables and a covered terrace. New Ricky's Disco, Sant Pau 25, which has a cover charge of 10€ to 12€. This place caters to an international mix of gay and straight visitors. It's set back from the beach on a narrow street noted for its inexpensive restaurants and folkloric color. Trailer is another club we've read is the best place to end the night. It's foam parties are infamous. The 10€ cover includes a drink. It closes at 6am.
Transportation
Taxi information in Sitges: Local Taxi There is a taxi dispatch at the main train station in Sitges, or you can call them directly: Taxi Sant Pere de Ribes: +34 938 96 21 63 Taxi Sitges: +34 938 94 13 29 There are vespas to rent as well as boats, kayaks, paddle boards and more! If there is something you’d like we are happy to give you the details or we can find it for you. There’s more info on bike rentals under the Traveling Around section.
Scuba Diving
I know several folks are Scuba certified and we hear the waters off the coast of Sitges are lovely. There are a few dive shops in the area and we can gather more information from our hosts for their recommendations as well.
CASA BATLLÓ
Check out Casa Batlló a UNESCO world heritage site and an icon of Gaudí’s modernist design. See the website for tours from early morning to magical nights with live music. This historic, architecturally stunning home, along with other homes built during “the bone of contention” is a highlight of the city.
More just about Sitges
Here are restaurant spots, a night club and a cocktail bar that our hosts at the Villa recommend: Restaurants: Carnivor, Crta. de Vilafranca Km. 4,6-- www.carnivor1922.com La Taberna del Puerto, Avenida del Port d’Aiguadolç, 24--www.latabernadelpuerto.net ME Sitges Terramar, (Hotel Beach Bar) Passeig Marítim, 80-- www.melia.com Cocktail Bar: La Pizzeria del Puerto, Passeig de les Drassanes, 32--www.pizzeriadelpuerto.com Nightclub: Pacha Sitges, Av. del Port d’Aiguadolç 6