Barcelona
Last minute Christmas gift ideas.. Beautiful Barcelona Shops
Get all decked out… Fira de Santa Llúcia
Like most people visiting Sitges for the Christmas break, you are probably staying in an apartment. Don't forget to brighten it up with some Christmas cheer. The Fira de Santa Llúcia has been delighting us with traditional Christmas Fair since 1786. With over 300 stalls selling handmade decorations [...]
Shadow Lounge Bar - Launch Party
We normally leave the Barcelona Bars to our sister guide, but this one was a bit special. Spain's first Oxygen bar opened last night on Thursday 14th of November.
Manhattan blends with Barcelona in this “New York” style lounge bar. The attentive table service together with a wide and varied cocktail menu are a welcome addition [...]
A Catalan Christmas - Some strange traditions…
The only Catalan Christmas tradition stranger than the Caga Tió is the caganer. He is typically included in manger scenes along with the usual cast of characters (although generally not in center stage). And yes, he's doing exactly what it looks like he's doing.
At the Fira you can find a whole variety of caganers, ranging [...]
… end of the world? Seasons Changing?
At the moment it appears that everyone in Sitges and Barcelona is obsessed with the weather. We used to think that this was and Anglo-Celtic facination, but it appears that the weather-de-jour has captured the everyone's attention in Spain. And its no surprise really. Yesterday it hit 24 degrees in Barcelona.
This is odd, [...]
Sitghts of Barcelona - Near and Far
Barcelona is an amazing city. Every now and then it helps to get out back into the city and explore the sights of this amazing Catalan capital. It is simply breathtaking… and so close to Sitges you would be mad not to spend a day there! Or two!
Definitely not on a Meditterranean Diet!
A prince for [...]
Barcelona Enduro 2006
If you like your men on bikes and in leather, then Barcelona is the place for you this weekend. The Palau Sant Jordi will be converted into an huge indoor dirt track as the Barcelona Enduro Competition kicks off.
So if you want to see hot boys on their bikes, flying through the sky, then head [...]
The perfect location for your next holiday!
Staying in Sitges has been made a lot easier over the past few years. Many old apartments have been completely refurbished and a lot of new developments are catering to the increased demand for high-quality self-catering accommodation. This is all done in the best possible taste, in keeping with Sitges efforts to retain its distinctive [...]
Shopping for Summer in 2007
Our night in Barcelona was a bit of an excess as we said… so what better way to round it off than by flashing some plastic and visiting Barcelona's Shopping Line!
The city's main shopping thoroughfare is known as the Barcelona Shopping Line. Its 5 mines long and is mostly pedestrianised stretching from the harbour [...]
A great night out in Barcelona
Its very easy to over-do things in Barcelona… that's why its always welcoming to return to Sitges to relax… However you have to let your hair down now and then and believe us, there is no better city to do it in than BCN.
The blurring of gay and straight clubs continues in Spain. Yes, there [...]
A Gay Christmas in Sitges… 2006
Its great to hear (via email) that a lot of you guys are planning on visiting Sitges for the festive Season. We have been asked several questions about what Christmas is like in Sitges. Like most places, the lead up to Christmas is fairly frenetic with lots of shopping, planning and cooking.
Christmas Eve, 24th December [...]
