It appears that everyone is in Holiday Planning Mode for 2010. After looking at our stats for tours for 2009, Port Aventura definitely comes out on top! Its an amazing park with amazing water rides and shows and its a great way to spend the day with a group of friends. Be warned though… bring lots of sunscreen!

The park has plenty of spine-tingling rides and other attractions, such as the Temple del Foc (Temple of Fire) and Hurakan Condor (at 100 meters, one of the highest amusement park rides in Europe). The park is spread across themed areas ranging from the Wild West to Polynesia.

Pre Book Your Tickets with GaySitgesGuide.com now here.

Second on our top 5, is the day trip to Sitges and Monserrat. This is one of the most popular trips for visitors from our Barcelona Guide who want to see what Sitges is like and to take in the Torres Vineyard and the spectacular views at Monserrat. A definite must if you want to get a taste of what the area has to offer in terms of culture, gastronomy and scenery.

Book the Tour here with Gay Sitges Guide.

Third on our list is the day trip to Barcelona. For those on a budget, the tour bus is a great option! The Barcelona City Hop-on Hop-off Tour has three different tour routes to explore the city!

See the major sights aboard an open-top double-decker bus, and with over 44 stops to choose from you can hop on and hop off all around the city. Spend as much or as little time at places of interest before jumping aboard for the next stop – the choice is yours!

Book the Hop-on-Hop-Off tour with Gay Sitges Guide here.

For those of you who like to do things in style… and it appears there are quite a lot of you, check out Barcelona by private luxury car with your own tour guide. The guides are experts on the city and can tailor the tour to suit your interests! Definitely worth considering if you want to enjoy Barcelona in Style.

Book a private tour in Barcelona with us now.

Finally, it appears that food is never far from your mind. And in this region you simply can not be forgiven for not trying some Tapas. The range of food on offer is sublime and the restaurants dotted around Barcelona are some of the best! The night tour of Barcelona’s Tapas bars is probably one of the most enjoyable tours available.

You get to meet interesting people in a relaxed atmosphere, all while sampling the best beers, cavas and food the city has to offer! Highly recommended!

Book the Night Tapas Tour of Barcelona here.

Finally, most of the tours leave from Barcelona. Many people who visit tend to combine the city with Sitges in some form or other. Our advice is to use Sitges as your main base and take the train to Barcelona and if you do want to stay over, book a night or two in one of the many hotels in the city. Our favourite has to be the Axel Hotel, the first “Hetro-Friendly” hotel in the world. Its cool, chic and definitely the place to be seen when in the city. Get the best rates by booking here.

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If you plan on visiting some of the amazing sites outside of Sitges, or indeed taking in the spectacular museums, cable cars and architecture of Barcelona, then you can now book everything online with our partner GayTours4u.com.

Visit the Barcelona Tours Page Here.

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Whilst most of you will be staring directly ahead at that lovely Spanish guy walking in front of you, you may want to take the time to look up now and again and take in some of Sitges amazing architectural heritage. The building above, is just one example. Its the Casa Bartomeu Carbonell i Mussons and was built between 1913 and 1915. The Disneyland look is perfect for Sitges!

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Every year hundreds of thousands of tourists, both Gay and Straight, decend on the tiny town on Sitges to take in the breathtaking views, Catalan cuisine, beautiful beaches and stunning gay boys and girls, only to leave it just as quickly by the end of September.

But as we have discovered recently, there is a lot to be said for visiting Sitges out of season… It makes a great weekend base to explore Barcelona or the perfect stress-free getaway, where you can relax and unwind from the cares of the world.

Here are out top 7 reasons why Sitges shines, no matter what time of the year!

1. SUN

With 300 days of Sunshine and a unique microclimate it's more likely to be Sunny in Sitges while the rain pours down in Barcelona. Temperatures in October are around 21 to 22 degrees high. And whilst it gets cooler in the evenings, it’s still great to walk along the beach at midday and feel the warmth of the sun!

2. SPACE

Off Season is quieter. With fewer tourists around there's no battling to get that perfect sun lounger on the beach. Waiters and barmen are less stressed so service is generally better, but remember it is Spain so the mañana factor will always apply!

3. SEX

Locals will be glad of the new face… and they will probably remember it the following day. With fewer tourists to choose from, your chances of scoring have increased 10 fold! Cruising happens everywhere in Sitges, but there are some regular well known places too.

4. SHOPPING

Sitges is only a 30 minute journey from Barcelona. There are some great sales on in October, from Laptops to Leather Items…oh err! A lot of the shops in Sitges have some good bargins at this time of the year as well.. before they close for the season.

5. SIGHTS

The local tourist office puts together some amazing tours in October. Imagine a night tour of Garaff Natural park, or travelling back in time and exploring the architecture of the Americanos'. The tours are intimate, personal and a great way to learn more about the culture of one of Spain's most cosmopolitan destinations. Barcelona has something for everyone… from dancing dogs to the best that Gaudi had to offer!

6. SOUNDS

Some of the bars close in October, but favourites such as El Piano, Prinz and Oreks keep the music pumping where you can dance your ass off until the early hours of the morning! Catch up with a local and practice your Spanish!

7. SUMMER

After your out of Season visit, you will have made some great friends and know exactly where everything is! What better forward planning for your next visit during the crazy Summer Season… or better still why not book your weekend for Carnaval in February.

Remember, if you need any help, advice or guidance in planning your next trip to Sitges or Barceloan, drop us a line.

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Like most other things, the Houses in Sitges are truly spectacular. Its no wonder so many gay men want to make Sitges their second home. This tour takes you through scenic routes to see the architectural gems from the times of the Americanos, Sitges residents who, between the late 18th century and the 1930’s, immigrated to Cuba in search of fortune and who, returning to their village, invested a large part of their savings in constructing buildings and mansions. The houses by the oceanfront are more reminiscent of the mansions of old Cuba or new Miami than of Spain.

It is truly breathtaking to take in the Mediterranean ocean on one side and these beautiful houses on the other

…..not to mention all the fine gay men on the beach!

This route consists of about 80 different buildings and monuments created during the 19th and early 20th centuries. They are Americano buildings that belonged to traders from Sitges, and the first examples of summer homes built in the Terramar garden city. The different styles that went into building them (neoclassicism, Romantic, eclecticism, modernism and noucentismo) represent different stages that set the town apart.

So for the perfect tour of Sitges finest architecture, visit the Ageis website. Tours are the third Sunday of each month and cost EUR 8.00 per person.

Reservations: 619 793 199 or contact GaySitgesGuide.com if you wish to organise your own private tour.

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