In 1Global Translators, the majority of us are young interns who love travelling, so that what's better than taking the train and visiting some Catalan places during the weekend? After Tossa de Mar and Tarragona, last Saturday we went to Sitges, in order to sunbathe, dive into the (frozen) sea, lie on the beach and - of course - write an article, providing new Barcelonians with all the information they need in order to better exploit their stay in Barcelona!
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| Sitges |
Sitges is a town about 35 kilometres southwest of Barcelona and it is famous as the 'Ibiza in miniature'. Moreover, it is known for the Film Festival - dedicated to fantasy and horror movies - and for the Carnival.
The Carnival takes place between February and March and the festivity begins on Dijious Gras (Fat Thursday), with the arrival of Rei Carnestoltes, the main protagonist of the Carnival.
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| Sitges' Carnival: Rei Carnestoltes |
Sitges has been blessed by Nature with a great location, between the sea and the Garraf Massif, and has quickly become a touristic destination. Moreover, Sitges has become widely popular for LGTB community, since is one of the most gay-friendly places in the world.
On the Sitges' official touristic website, they claim that Sitges benefits of 300 sunny days per year! In addition to this, Sitges offers you over 18 kilometers of coast with beach bar services, toy libraries, sun loungers, sunshades and umbrellas, sorts facilities, massage services, sailing schools, water activities and beaches awarded with ISO 14001, EMAS and Sicted certifications.
Sitges is considered the Spanish Saint-Tropez, because its setting by the sea and the Parc Natural del Garraf: the property prices, in fact, reach those of the most expensive European cities.
So, if you're having a studying or working experience in Barcelona, you definitely have to visit Sitges, defy the cold water and have the first swim in the sea even at the end of April!
Carlotta Neuenschwander
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| Sitges |
Sitges is considered the Spanish Saint-Tropez, because its setting by the sea and the Parc Natural del Garraf: the property prices, in fact, reach those of the most expensive European cities.
So, if you're having a studying or working experience in Barcelona, you definitely have to visit Sitges, defy the cold water and have the first swim in the sea even at the end of April!
Carlotta Neuenschwander
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