This is a mustsee street for shoppers it is lined with many clothes shops see below for more details, as well as nice cafes and bakeries. Sitges is a mediterranean coastal town located 35 km west of barcelona with some of the best beaches in spain. Unlike most other coasts in spain which were taken over by. Find any address on the map of sitges or calculate your itinerary to and from sitges, find all the tourist attractions and michelin guide restaurants in sitges. On this page youll find a barcelona map covering the main tourist attractions, landmarks, monuments and zones in barcelona city centre. And there are some coves with clothingoptional beaches southwestern of sitges, one of them the gay beach lhome mort. The nightlife is thumping, the people are gorgeous and the annual carnival festival is utterly epic. Read about the styles and map projection used in the above map detailed road map of sitges.
On the map that focuses on the city centre, small pictures with a key locate sitges main. Sitges is a popular choice for travellers and is most famous as a gay holiday destination. Gaudis works, museums, monuments and fc barcelonas football team homeland. Maps of barcelona city maps of barcelona tourist map of. Sitges is a place that calls for romance and for long, late dinners. It is a useful map as it is large and illustrated in colour. Barcelona is the passionate capital of catalonia, an unforgettable city of art, culture and beauty. Sitges district guide a detailed guide to sitges districts. A tourist resort since the 1800s, sitges offers much more than just a beach resort. Sitges offers stunning beaches, night clubs and a colourful festival calendar. Sitges street map pdf tourist map of sitges, spain.
Map of tourist attractions in sitges, spain touristlink. This is a map specifically created by sitges tourist information. The beautiful town centre is comprised of narrow streets filled with bars, restaurants and shops, that unlike many other spanish coastal towns, has not been spoilt by over development. Sitges tourist map see map details from iiia barcelona tourist. Sitges is a tiny coastal town 30km south of barcelona which can be reached by road or by train. Touristlink also has a map of all the tourist attractions in barcelona.
See in the transport page, how to arrive to sitges, girona, lloret, monserrat. Easy to get to and connected to other countries 16 02. Sitges map sitges michelin maps, with map scales from 11 000 000 to 1200 000. The beautiful town centre is comprised of narrow streets filled with bars, restaurants and shops, that unlike many other spanish. Map of sitges hotels and attractions on a sitges map tripadvisor. You cant sit down for dinner in catalan culture while the sun is still up and, at the beginning of summer, the sun is up until 9,30pm hence the touristshocking tradition of eating dinner at least later than that time. Reviews of maps of sitges covering accommodation, nightlife and tourist attractions available from sitges tourist information office.
Sitges has been a resort town since the 19th century, and was a key location for the modernisme movement, which paved the way for the likes of picasso. Take a look at our detailed itineraries, guides and maps to help you plan your trip to barcelona. Sitges hotel map sitges hotel map less than 1 mile away. Useful info, unmissable tourist sites, hotels and restaurants sitges a pretty little church, a series of gently sloping beaches, luxurious villas, a remarkable vitality. Essential sitges tourist information tourism guide spain. Art and culture sitges cultural calendar includes important events such as the international vintage car rally of national tourist interest, catalonia international film festival and the celebration of corpus christi. Use this map type to plan a road trip and to get driving directions in sitges. A countercultural touchstone, sitges is lively and very lgbt friendly. Barcelona suburban trains click on the map to enlarge, click again to zoom. It is a popular weekend destination, with many barcelonians having a holiday home there. Sitges attractions guide what to do on holiday in sitges. Our aim is to make your holiday experience as simple and enjoyable as possible and to give you the power to arrange your entire holiday for yourself. Sitges hotels, apartments, restaurants, nightlife, gay scene, beaches, weather and map.
Sitges more surreal architecture orientating yourself in sitges is far from difficult, and whilst theres plenty of things to see and do to keep you occupied for a day trip, long weekend, or even a lifetime if you love sand and sea, this is a town best wondered around aimlessly rather than with a map in hand, ticking off tourist attractions. Sitges is a popular day trip destination from barcelona. Nowadays, sitges economy is based mainly on upscale tourism, business meetings and conferences. Native food and beverage is sublimeyou simply must sample the malvasia wine, made from. Essential sitges tourist information tourism guide spain 2020.
Sitges map, tourist guide, description, photographs. Sitges life travel guide sitges apartments hotels beaches. But despite the bacchanalian nightlife, sitges still remains a classy destination. Native food and beverage is sublimeyou simply must sample the malvasia wine, made from grapes descending from ancient greece. The map includes the nearest metro underground stops to the attaction.
In july and august, sitges cranks up the volume to become one big beach party, while carnaval unbridles the towns hedonistic side. Of course many travel to sitges for the big event, and this small coastal town certainly boasts more than its fair share, starting with the. Jan, 2020 sitges map spain map of spain january, 2020 02. Free tourist maps you can obtain from the sitges tourist information offices. The parc del garraf, or garraf park, is the great unknown of barcelona and catalonias natural spaces.
So this guide to sitges is packed with real local sites and activities. Essential tourism information for sitges near barcelona includes maps, top attractions, guide to hotels in sitges, sitges apartment rental and tips from locals. How to obtain these maps including contact details for the tourist offices supplying them. The tourism sector in barcelona 5 when we look at the distribution of gross value added according to branches of economic activity, in the case of industry, catalonias weighting is higher than any other autonomous region in spain 23.
Maps of barcelona city maps of barcelona tourist map. We have linked photo guides of the city directly to the landmarks and monuments on the map. Beaches for families, gayfriendly beaches and nudist spots in sitges town centre. Sitges has a natural treasure that remains a littleknown factor. Although sitges isnt short of museums, architectural features and other sights, most gays probably come to sitges for beach holidays. Barcelona quick guide short break quick guide to barcelona. Find local businesses and nearby restaurants, see local traffic and road conditions. On one side it offers a map of the whole of sitges and on the other side it provides a more detailed focus on sitges city centre. Recognized as one of the most charming towns and prestige of the catalan coast, enjoys a mild and temperate micro climate, which means that visitors can enjoy enviable temperatures every month of the year sitges has one of most vibrant and hippest gay scenes on the coast. While some visit independently, other travelers opt for the convenience and enhanced experience of a guided tour, with trips including addons such as a visit to the roman ruins of nearby tarragona. There are maps helping you to locate accommodation, shops, tourist attractions, gay clubs and bars and restaurants. In this guide you will find comprehensive and practical information covering most aspects of your visit to sitges. In july and august, sitges comes alive as one big beach party.
In addition, the traveller has three different museums to visit, in order to become acquainted with the areas cultural life. The last performance of nourishment has been done in july 2002 in estanyol, riera xica, barra and terramar beaches, and consisted of a sand filling of about 50,000m3 dredged from port ginesta marina and cost about 480,000. Use barcelona maps interactive city map of barcelona and discover best tourist zones and quarters of. Beaches with pristine waters, some of which have been awarded the blue flag ecolabel and the proximity of the mountains make of sitges a privileged destination. In winter, sitges is a rather quiet village, but it gets packed with thousands of visitors for one week during carnival.
Things to do in sitges where to eat and best beaches. Barcelona map sightseeing map of barcelona for 2020. Walk along the ramblas to enjoy street musicians, living statues, hustlers and just plain loonies. Maps of barcelona city maps of barcelona tourist map of barcelona. Within the context of local street searches, angles and compass directions are very important, as well as ensuring that distances in all directions are shown at the same scale. Edit this map sitges tourist map near sitges, spain. These days its spains most famous gay holiday destination. From practical info, such as hotels and apartments, airport transfers, travel tips and a map of sitges to fun stuff like tourist attractions, a handy culture guide, and the best entertainment and tours. In this tourist guide to the tourist resort of sitges just south of barcelona we help visitors who are planning a trip with useful and practical advice on many tourism related subjects such as car hire, accommodation, hotels, hostels, map, sightseeing, weather, where to go, where to. All of us who are part of the sitges tourist office share a passion for helping others discover this unique corner of the mediterranean. Espaa espaa about this soundlisten, officially the kingdom of spain spanish.
The fishing industry has all but disappeared, while cultural and tourist activities have become the most active economic sector. Map of location of coastal defence structures of sitges urban area. You will also find directions and further information for each attraction if you follow the links at the end of each description. This tourist information page is all about the small beach resort of sitges on the costa dorada coast of spain. Full details of sitges taxis, telephone numbers and a map of taxi ranks is located on our sitges transport taxis page. Hop onto the tramvia blau for a tram trip up to the top of tibidabo and take in the magnificent sights of the city. Being able to discover it is an experience that you simply cannot miss out on. Gay sitges town guide 2020 for gay traveller tourist. Map of sitges detailed map of sitges are you looking for the map of sitges. Barcelona maps the tourist attractions a visit in barcelona. The photo galleries also have detailed notes explaining each of the pictures in the gallery. With a unique terrain, it offers a wild mediterranean landscape with spectacular vantage points and striking trails. Sitges is a seaside town with great beaches and excellent tourist facilities.