Gay Sitges Guide Blog

Although the weather was a little cooler in Sitges this weekend, Sunday turned out to be another spectacular evening. If you have a camera and you want some great shots, make sure to head on past the Sol Meila hotel where you will find some of the best spots for watching the sun set in Sitges.

Alternatively you might just want to laze the day away sipping a coffee in one of the many restaurants in Sitges. One particular good one, for the viewing the beach and the sea is Picnic.

If you go a few miles outside Sitges and past the Terramar Hotel your chances of seeing the Sun dip into the sea are even higher. This shot was taken on Friday as some of the larger boats from Barcelona made there way into Sitges for a weekend of partying. And yes he was parasailing. He looks like hes sailing higher than he actually is so we couldn't resist taking the shot.

Just another weekend in Sitges… beautiful sea, beautiful sights, beautiful sunsets.

Continuing on from our posting yesterday, Vilanova offers a wide range of things to do without having to travel too far from Sitges. From antique fairs to Roman Museums, there's something for everyone.

Find your own Roman centurion!

V. BALAGUER MUSEUM – Victor Balaguer Avenue, s/n. Phone (+34) 938 154 202

The museum contains one of the largest collections of 19th century Catalan paintings as well as collections of decorative arts and archaeology. The library contains one of the richest collections of the 19th century, with manuscripts, engravings and maps.

You know you always wanted to drive a train!

Eduard Maristany Square s/n. Phone (+34) 938 158 491 – Web Site

This museum has a complete collection of steam engines. The collection includes a revolving bridge and a turntable, under which are some of the oldest engines conserved in Spain, a bogie belonging to one of the American coaches (HARLAN) used in Catalonia when the first railways were constructed.

Visit a Stud Farm

The Yeguada Alba stud farm (website) offers visitors the opportunity to see the most beautiful Spanish mares and sires. Visits must be arranged at least one week in advance. The scenery is tryly spectacular. If horses are your thing, then this visit is a must.

Shop 'till you drop….

Shopping for bargins is always great fun. Why not try your hand at some antiquing and pick up a piece of Catalan history. There are 2 main fairs that are worth a visit. Both are perfect for finding the perfect momento of your trip to Spain without resorting to tacky-tourist memorabilia.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m, the “Brocanters” or antique dealers fair takes place on the third Sunday of every month on Rambla de la Pau.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m, the Amateur painters fair takes place on the Fourth Sunday of each month on Rambla Principal-Rambla de J. T. Ventosa.

Round off your day with the perfect meal.

Once you have finished your trip, we recommend you pay a visit to Restaurant La Masia. The food is superb and it is on the journey back towards town.

Sitges is a great town for relaxing and partying… but somtimes every Gay boy needs a little distraction. Vilanova is a busy port town approximately 15 minutes drive from Sitges. Avoid the motorway and take the C-246a; the route is far more pleasant as you can see from the shots below. You pass some stunning mountain views of Sitges and a beautiful little winery on the way.

The entrance to the winery… almost a Monet like quality.

The Vilanova Fair is currently on today and tomorrow. Click the link below to explore more about Vilanova.

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