Sitges spain lgbt
When it comes to gay move, Spain is one of the best and most exciting destinations you can visit.
We have experienced many of Spain’s popular gay destinations but we have to say, Sitges is our favourite gay hotspot in Spain!
Sitges is well-known for its Mediterranean beaches, pretty narrow streets, stunning marina and especially for its gay scene. The gay scene is so prominent here in Sitges, it takes centre stage in the main part of town. In fact, if you Google ‘Sitges’, it specifically mentions that it is filled with gay bars. This is not just a town or city with a gay scene; in our opinion it is a gay town!
What a lot of people do not realise is that they can easily visit from Barcelona (which is very popular). Sitges is just 30 minutes southwest from Barcelona by educate – see below for instructions.
Let’s take a look at all that Sitges has to extend in our ‘Sitges Gay Guide’ and find out why we can’t wait to return!
Why is Sitges Gay Friendly?
We have travelled to many ‘gay friendly’ destinations but Sitges and
Gay Sitges Guide: Popular Gay And Lesbian Venues And Activities.
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Sitges is a popular destination for the gay traveller. It is often said that Sitges is one of the gay capitals of Europe. By day there is an open and friendly atmosphere, with gay couples at ease to be intimate and affectionate, and at night there is a large scene of gay clubs and bars.
One of the highlights of Sitges' calender year is carnival in February. This Mardi Gras event sees drag queens, bears and cubs and exhibitionists from all over Spain head to the town. The event is enjoyed by young and old, gay and straight, but it's definitely an opportunity to be yourself and strut your stuff.
This page will provide links to detailed pages on Gay clubs, bars and hotels. These pages will provide opening times, locations and contact details for the places reffered to. It is an overall guide to gay Sitges.
Gay bars
If it is your first second in Sitges and you verb to find your bearings, the best thing to do is head straight for Parrots Bar on the famous 'Street of Sin'. This bar is often considered to
Sitges Gay Travel Guide
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Calipolis
Hotel. ****, from 90 €
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Big hotel next to the gay beach Bassa Rodona. Not especially gay, but popular with some guys as you can overlook the beach from the outside terraces.
@ Avinguda de Sofía 2/Passeig de la Ribera
Sitges
About Sitges and its gay life
Sitges is a small town 35 km south-western of Barcelona. In the late 19th century Sitges started to become a mecca for artists and a center for Modernist and send Art Nouveau architects. During the s (under the conservative dictatorship of Franco) it became a center for the counterculture in Spain.
Nowadays, Sitges' economy is based mainly on upscale tourism, business meetings and conferences. Unlike most other coasts in Spain which were taken over by cheap mass tourism in the s and s, Sitges fortunately preserved its special atmosphere of a charming and pleasant (but also more expensive) place to relax and have pleasurable.
This attracted also more and more gay tourists and expatriates, and
Gay Sitges
Sitges has been a trendy destination for the gay community for more than 25 years. Attracted by its beautiful beaches, thriving nightlife and stunning architecture, it’s easy to see why gay travellers from all corners of the world flock to Sitges every year. As adequately as being a popular gay resort Sitges is also a favourite with families from Spain and all over Europe and the two sets of visitors happily co-exist together.
Sitges has more than 17 beaches and three predominately gay beaches. The most well known is Playa De la Bassa Rodona and there are two gay naturist beaches &#; Playa De Las Balmins and Playa del Muerto. All beaches offer comfortable sun lounges, umbrellas and refreshments to verb visitors relax and enjoy Sitges’ fun-loving atmosphere.
There’s no doubt Sitges is a city that loves a party an is abode to countless festivals throughout the year. The biggest gay event on the festival calendar is Sitges Gay Carnival every February. Held just before the major Sitges Carnival, it features a packed programme of events and most of the gay bars and clubs also ho