Day trip to Sitges

Enjoy pristine waters and sandy beaches 30 minutes away in Sitges
Noteworthy for: The city hosts the annual Catalonia International Film Festival in October, attracting renowned actors and filmmakers.

Talk of the town: Sitges is a popular gay resort town, with a number of gay nudist beaches.
Often referred to as mini Ibiza thanks to its party atmosphere, the coastal city of Sitges is located 40 kilometres southwest of Barcelona, wedged between the blue waters of the Mediterranean and a coastal mountain range along the Costa de Garraf. Its spectacular white sand beaches and tolerant attitude make it a popular retreat.

Always lively, the town really kicks off in February with its annual Carnival (Carnestoltes), which sees 40 floats and more than 2,000 participants take over the streets. It is also home to the house/studio of famous Catalan painter Santiago Rusiñol, which displays works by the artist as well as Picasso, El Greco and Zuloaga.

Trains depart regularly from Barcelona and take about 30 minutes.