Sitges, Spain

Sitges

A lively beach town with a whitewashed old quarter, 40 minutes from Barcelona by train.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Sitges

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk to the church on the headland and the old quarter.
  2. AfternoonSwim at one of the town's many beaches.
  3. EveningHave dinner and drinks on the seafront promenade.

Day 2

Visit the Garraf natural park or the Penedès wine region.

What to eat

Xató, a salad with salt cod and romesco sauce.

Local tips

Make the most of Sitges

Beat the crowds

Summer weekends are very busy. Carnival in February is huge. Weekdays outside summer are calm.

Best photo spot

The church of Sant Bartomeu on its point above the beach.

Getting there

Trains from Barcelona take about 40 minutes.

Don't miss nearby

Barcelona and the Garraf natural park.

Good to know

The town has many small beaches and a lively evening scene. The Cau Ferrat museum has works by Picasso's friend Rusiñol.

Secret spots

1 secret spot near Sitges

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Plan your visit

Getting to Sitges

Getting there

  • Barcelona Airport (BCN)25 km away
  • Reus Airport (REU)55 km away
  • Barcelona35 km away
  • Tarragona50 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forCoast, Food
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountrySpain

Questions

Sitges: good to know

Is Sitges worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like the coast and food. A lively beach town with a whitewashed old quarter, 40 minutes from Barcelona by train.

How many days do you need in Sitges?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Sitges?

You can visit all year. Summer weekends are very busy. Carnival in February is huge. Weekdays outside summer are calm.

How do you get to Sitges?

The nearest airport is Barcelona Airport (BCN), about 25 km away. Trains from Barcelona take about 40 minutes.

What is there to see near Sitges?

Nearby hidden places include Barcelona (35 km), Montserrat (40 km) and Tarragona (49 km).

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