It may seem impossible, but during the summer months, Barcelona, a city best known for its love of festivals and celebrations, turns into an even bigger playground for tourists. With an endless amount of festivities, ranging from some of Europe’s biggest music festivals, to fireworks, to human towers, there is no better destination than Barcelona for an unforgettable Mediterranean summer! Read on as we discuss a few of the biggest celebrations set to take the city by storm this season.

 

GREC Festival 2012

Barcelona GREC Festival, which runs throughout the entire month of July, enjoys a long history, with the first installment dating back to 1976. Its title was inspired by the main venue of the event, the Teatre Grec, on the foothills of Montjuïc. Held annually, the city is turned into a live stage for both local and international acts to show off their talents in the fields of drama, music, the circus, and more. Over the decades, this festival has gained a worldwide reputation as one of the best displays of stage arts, and with performers to cater to all age groups, a day out at this festival makes for a perfect family activity in Barcelona. Visit the official GREC Festival website for more information and ticket prices.

 

Primavera Sound Festival 2012

If you are in search of one of the best music festivals to hit Europe this summer, then look no further than the Primavera Sound Festival in Barcelona. World renowned for its eclectic mix of artists,  this spectacular 5-day event features musical acts with genres ranging from underground beats, to commercial pop and rock. The international lineup caters to even the most selective “muso”, and some of the performers this year include The Cure, who are set to headline the show in an unprecedented two hour set. Other notable artists on the program are Franz Ferdinand and indie rockers, Death Cab for Cutie. With a list of more than 200 bands confirmed for Primavera Sound 2012, every musical palate is sure to be satisfied. The festival runs from May 30^th-June 3^rd, and is sprawled across two main venues, Parc del Fòrum and Arc de Triomf. Visitors can purchase daily passes, or one that covers the entire event. For further information and ticket pricing visit the Primavera Sound Festival official website .

 

Nit de Sant Joan/Dia de Sant Joan

 

On the night of June 23^rd, the skies of Barcelona light up in honor of Sant Joan (Saint John) and mark the Summer solstice, the day with most sunlight in Barcelona, with a bang. Reaching back for centuries, this celebration was considered to be one of the most important events, one which the locals chose to commemorate with fire. Symbolic of abundance, purity and fertility, it remains to be one of the most anticipated summer fiestas in Barcelona, with fire and fireworks displays at the center of this memorable night.

Traditionally, the festivities begin with the lighting of the flame of Canigò, a holy mountain peak in the Pyrenees. From there, the fire spreads down to pits, bonfires and candles, which across the Catalonian regions. Some of the most famed activities that visitors can expect, (and even partake in) include fire-jumping, the sacrificial burning of old possessions or the customary act of writing notes with your wishes for the year, and placing them into the flames. With numerous Sant Joan-related celebrations that fill the city, both indoors and outdoors, this is a summer night in Barcelona not to be missed!

Sonar Festival Barcelona 2012

If you consider yourself an electronic music junkie, then Barcelona is most definitely the destination for you this summer. The city, which will play host to Barcelona’s 19^th International Festival of Advanced Music and Media Art, better known as Sonar, is sure to please new-age music lovers from all corners of the world. Labeled as one of Europe’s premier multimedia and music festivals, the 3-day event features everything from techno to house music, and even experimental sounds. With a line-up that includes deadmau5, Fatboy Slim, The Roots and Die Antwoord, this year’s edition is bound to be one for the history books.

 Not only does the festival offer a musical overload, but during the daytime, visitors can enjoy the visual aspect of contemporary technology, as Sonar offers a taste of new-age electronic styles utilized within films. The festival will run from Thursday, June 14^th all the way through to June 16^th and daily passes can be bought for 39€, while a ticket for the entire event can be bought for 155€. For the full lineup and venue information, check out the Sonar Festival official website.

Festa Major de Gràcia

An important day to Christians the world over has always been, and remains to be August 15^th, a holy day that marks the Virgin Mary’s ascendance into heaven. In commemoration of this religious event, the people of Spain (and the world over) celebrate with a grand feast of assumption. This day also marks the beginning of a week long festival, the Festa Major de Gràcia, when the normally tranquil town of Gràcia in Barcelona is transformed into a live stage for energetic artists and musicians alike.

The festivities kick off with a parade that starts in Plaza Rius I Taulet, where some of the most elaborate giant carnival figures called ‘gegants’ dance in the streets near the famous human towers, better known to locals as ‘castellers’. This celebration also brings the city to life with color, as neighboring towns compete for the much-sought-after title of “best decorated street”. With a vibrant and lively atmosphere, the Festa Major de Gràcia is certainly worth a visit while in Barcelona!

 

If you are spending your summer in Barcelona, you can expect a vast array of fantastic festivals, fun-filled fiestas and colorful celebrations. The list above is by no means extensive, with parties and festivities taking place all over the city throughout the warmer months of the year, so you will be sure to find an event to your tastes while on vacation n the Catalan capital this season.

 

 

 

                                                                     

Known as an addictive dessert and aphrodisiac, the sweet taste of chocolate has been a satisfactory treat to the young and old alike for many centuries. The city of Barcelona may be renowned for its historical sites, amazing artworks and Gaudí inspired architecture, but it is also a chocoholic's dream vacation spot. Learn all about the history of chocolate with a tour through the famous Museo de la Xocolata, and with some of the most mouth-watering chocolate stores, cafés and restaurants around the corner, you are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth here in Barcelona.

Chocolate in Barcelona: A Sugary Tale

Chocolate first appeared in Europe over 500 years ago, after Hernan Cortés had conquered the Mayan and Aztec Empires of Central America. At first, when Cortés brought the cocoa bean back to Spain, it was used to make a drink known as “chocolatl”: a cold, chocolate-based beverage, made with chili peppers, vanilla and numerous other flavorings.

Over the years, chocolate has gone through many changes, including the process of sweetening it, and today, one can select from a wide variety of flavors, shapes and sizes of chocolate in Barcelona. The city is laced with world famous confectioneries including Xocoa, a store specializing in the art of chocolate. With a wide selection of flavors ranging from Jamaican pepper to Rosemary, you are sure to find something to make your tastebuds tingle. It also carries its own line of body products, and its very own line of beer, ‘Birracao’. Another noteworthy chocolate store in Barcelona is Cacao Sampaka. Renowned for its wide selection of chocolate ingredients for cooking, chocolate spreads and chocolate fondues and sauces, this store is truly one of a kind.

 

Barcelona Chocolate Museum: A Trip Back in Time

The Barcelona Chocolate Museum allows visitors an in-depth look at the long history of chocolate, and so much more. Home to Barcelona’s Confectionery Guild, the space offers an endless look at the cocoa bean and all of its uses over the centuries.

A giant white chocolate ape named Snowy welcomes guests upon arrival, and visitors are immediately given their own chocolate bar to chomp on as they make their way through the building. Surrounded by amazing sculptures ranging from Minnie Mouse to Louis Armstrong, and chocolate versions of famous Barcelona landmarks like the Sagrada Familia and Parc Güell, you will have to practice restraint to not bite into these unusual sights as you pass.

The museum highlights the impact that chocolate had on European nations after it was first introduced. While taking the tour, you can have a look at the traditional machinery formerly used to create chocolate, while learning about the entire production process from the first selection of the cocoa bean, until the minute you gulp down this sweet treat!

If you are visiting Barcelona with children, make time for an individual workshop called “Chocolate Artists”. This one-hour program is available everyday, is aimed at kids aged 4-12 years old, and is focused on the creation of chocolate figurines.

El Museu de la Xocolata is located at Carrer de Comerç, 36, right across from Parc de la Ciutadella. The museum is open from Monday to Saturday, 10am to 7pm and on Sundays from 10am to 3pm, with an entrance fee of around 5€.

 

Still Desire a Chocolate Fix?

In the cold winter months, the people of Barcelona find sweet comfort in a traditional treat known as chocolate con churros. Best described as long, thin doughnuts, churros are dusted with sugar and are commonly found in a loop shape.

This delicious delicacy can be found in typical Spanish cafés known as granjas, or in any of the many chocolate restaurants to be found in Barcelona. It is customary for churros to be served with a hot chocolate that is so thick and creamy, one can only enjoy the treat with a spoon. Many choose to dip their churros into the drink, too.

Although there are plenty of granjas in Barcelona, many remain to be hidden treasures. Some of the most famous granjas can be found in the Gothic Quarter, on Carrer de Petritxol, a street famous for all things chocolate. One of these cafés, La Pallaresa, is always bustling with locals and tourists alike, and is best known for its churros and chocolate, as well as other 'dulces' such as crema Catalana and muffins.

Whether you choose to indulge in these addictive treats once in a while, or consider yourself a chocolate connoisseur, the city of Barcelona encapsulates the culture of chocolate and is the perfect destination for anyone with an active interest in the sweet stuff. From age-old traditional chocolate con churros, to unique confectioneries, to the amazing Chocolate Museum in Barcelona, one cannot miss the opportunity to experience all of the chocolate goodness to be found in the Catalan capital.

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El Día de Sant Jordi, or Saint George’s Day, is celebrated with one of the most important and popular festivals in Catalonia. While most cities around the world see April 23^rd as just another day of the week, the people of Barcelona hold the day on a high pedestal trimmed with roses and literature.

Though the celebrations are in honor of love, La Diada de Sant Jordi is only somewhat comparable to “Valentine’s Day” for the residents of Catalonia. Instead of candy hearts, cards and chocolate, this festival has a long history resulting in more traditional gifts.

 

The Story of Sant Jordi

The history of La Diada de Sant Jordi begins with the commemoration of the patron saint of Catalonia, Saint George. The story goes that the saint destroyed a dragon that was terrorizing a town just south of Barcelona and was about to kill a beautiful princess. Once the dragon died, a rosebush grew from its blood, so Sant Jordi picked and delivered a rose to his princess.

In commemoration of this heroic event, men throughout Catalonia buy their women flowers, traditionally roses, to show their adoration and love, just as Saint George did. But wait, there’s more!

In honor of great authors such as Miguel de Cervantes and William Shakespeare who both died on April 23^rd, 1616, this day has also become known as World Book Day. In the 1920s, booksellers in Spain noted the significance of this date, and began to promote their sales through the Díada de Sant Jordi. So, in return for their roses, women presented books to the men they love. This tradition is a now a big part of the Sant Jordi celebrations.

 

The Celebrations

On the Día de Sant Jordi, the streets are lined with vendors hoping to make a sale to a couple in love. Over 4 million roses are sold, as well as around 400,000 books, with makeshift book stalls and flower stands lining Las Ramblas, and authors coming to sign their work.

Though considered the most amorous day of the year in Barcelona, La Diada de Sant Jordi is more than just a “lovefest”. The atmosphere on April 23^rd is filled with Catalonian pride, as citizens wave the yellow and red flag and toast to the region they call home. You can also see the traditional dance, the Sardana, performed in the Plaça Sant Jaume in the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona.

The day also brings an opportunity that tourists cannot miss as El Palau de la Generalitat, Barcelona's principal government building, opens its doors to the public  for free! Here, you can take in a taste of the amazing architecture and smell the huge displays of roses created in honor of Sant Jordi.

If you’re coming to Barcelona in April, make sure you take a walk through the city center and enjoy this traditional experience. There are many Barcelona apartments that are located right on Las Ramblas where you can be part of all the action. Stay in a cozy 1-bedroom with your partner and celebrate love the Catalan way, finding the perfect rose or book to exchange with your loved one.

 

Elegant, sophisticated, yet tirelessly rustic, Catalan cooking combines centuries of French and Spanish culinary traditions and gives them a unique twist. Whether you're interested in navigating your way through a tapas bar menu or wish to attempt this classic cuisine in your own kitchen, the best way to learn is through sampling.

 

Mediterranean Diet

Catalan cooking is comprised of a variety of fresh ingredients found along the Mediterranean coast and inland. These main ingredients are

combined artfully in numerous concoctions, ranging from sweet to savoury.

·        Vegetables – Garlic, artichokes, tomatoes, mushrooms, peppers, and aubergines play a starring role in baked dishes and sauces.They are also frequently roasted or grilled, typically with a lashing offruity olive oil.

 

·        Meat – Pork is heavily featured in Catalan cuisine, with the region being well known for its decadent blood sausages and the famous butifarra pork sausage. Other types of meat commonly used include poultry and lamb.

 

·        Seafood - If you are entering the coastal region through cheap flights to Barcelona, you will find that seafood is an important component of many local dishes, particularly anchovies, tuna and cod. These are used to craft rich stews, and are also simply grilled and served with an array of condiments.

 

·        Cheese – Catalan cheese is typically served as part of salads or eaten for dessert. Fresh cheeses include the sweet, unsalted Mato which is eaten with honey, and the thick, creamy Recuit. Those in search of sharper flavours may choose Garrotxa, an aged goat's milk cheese.

 

 

The Heart of Catalunya

Although you may hop on cheap flights to Spain seeking the vibrant perfume of saffron, there are other types of flavourings which are used more frequently in the Catalan kitchen. These sauces are at the core of what makes a dish typically Catalan.

Salvitxada is a rich, zesty dipping sauce comprised of toasted almonds, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, tomatoes, and chilli peppers. Allioli is an exceedingly simple yet addictive sauce used to flavour grilled meats or vegetables, and is made by pounding garlic with olive oil and salt in a mortar until a smooth paste is created.

Finally, no meal would be complete without picada, which is a rustic condiment traditionally composed of stale bread, olive oil, garlic, parsley, and hazelnuts. If you notice a pungent theme of garlic and olive oil running through all of these preparations, you are beginning to understand Catalan cooking.

Don't Forget Dessert

Sweets are also an integral part of Catalan cuisine. Many of the region's pastries are made specifically for festivals, such as the pine nut and

almond panellets made for Castanyada, or the chocolate egg encrusted Mona de Pasqua at Easter. The most famous dessert from this region is crema catalana, which is a rich, decadent yellow custard used to stuff pastries or eat alone garnished with fruit.

 

Kick start the Christmas shopping season with a bang by attending The Shopping Night Barcelona 2011, this Wednesday 30^th November!

Whether you are looking to browse, shop or explore one of Barcelona´s most famous streets, The Shopping Night Barcelona is definitely something you do not want    to miss! Inspired by the Vogue International Fashion´s Night out, this fantastic event will take place on the grand Paseo de Gracia and its surrounding streets, allowing locals and tourists alike to gallivant through the stores until the early hours of the morning. Many of the shops will offer special discounts as well as free treats such as champagne and food tastings to lure in the excited customers. Last year, more than 10,000 people attended The Shopping Night Barcelona and this year the numbers are expected to be equally as phenomenal.

This night is not only attractive to Barcelona´s biggest shoppers, but also to those who want to discover some Catalan culture. You can experience much of Barcelona´s nightlife, art, music, and cuisine during this event as the action does not only take place inside the stores, but also on the street, with live concerts and a party-like atmosphere. And as if that isn´t enough, Gaudí´s La Pedrera will be open to the public until the early hours of the morning as well!

The Shopping Night Barcelona showcases many brands such as Loewe, Swarovski, Emporio Armani, and Escada, as well as the ever popular Bershka, Zara, and Benetton. You can expect many special promotions, so don´t miss out! Last year, renowned chef Carme Ruscalleda offered special samples of her most famous dishes, and it has been confirmed that she will be in attendance yet again this year! Expect to have a luxurious night, filled with great shopping, fantastic food, and lots of fun!

If you would like to attend The Shopping Night Barcelona, staying in one of the city centre Barcelona apartments near Paseo de Gracia will leave you close to all the action, and only a short walk from your comfortable home-away-from-home when you have shopped all you can. If you prefer something a little quieter, there are many other apartments in Barcelona available, so don´t forget to check out the Barcelona apartment special offers online for the best deals!

 

 

 

This weekend Barcelona will be giving residents and tourists alike the chance to see some amazing exhibitions free of charge!

If you are staying in Barcelona this Saturday 24^th September, not only will you be lucky enough to experience the city´s biggest free festival, la Fiesta de La Mercè, but you are also invited to some of the best museums in Catalonia, without the admission fee.

Featuring a range of exhibitions from art to science, many of the participating museums will be offering free workshops for all ages as well as guided tours and other activities. Even if exhibitions are not your thing, don´t miss this opportunity to visit some of the historical buildings in central Barcelona, such as the Palau de la Virreina on Las Ramblas, and get glimpse of the incredible architecture inside. Combined with all the festivities of La Mercè, this is the perfect weekend in Barcelona for those who want to see a bit of everything.

Below we give you some of our must-see features of this weekend:

The MACBA (Museu d´Art Contemporani de Barcelona) is open on Saturday from 10am until 2pm and will be offering a free workshop where visitors can become creatively involved in the world of Àngels Ribé. The museum is currently holding an exhibition by the unique artist which includes works created from unconventional materials such as water and light.

Where: Plaça dels Angels – Metro L1, L3 Catalunya

 

The Museu Picasso contains over 3,800 of Picasso´s works, and this Saturday you will be able to visit the exhibition ´Feasting on Paris - Picasso 1900-1907´completely free. The interesting collection follows his development from his arrival in Paris in 1900 until he first became known as an avant-garde leader.

Where: Montcada 15-23 – Metro L4 Jame I

Disseny Hub Barcelona is a laboratory/museum which centres on both teaching and learning the understanding and use of design. Through research, activities, exhibitions and collaboration with businesses, Disseny Hub invites you to enjoy the design world this Saturday, with a range of displays, including ´Dressing the Body´- a tour of the history of clothing throughout significant periods (at DHUB Museums).

Where: 2 locations - DHUB Carrer de Montcada 12 - L4 Jaume I and DHUB Museums in Palau de Pedralbes on Avinguda Diagonal 686 – Metro L3 - Palau Reial (see http://www.dhub-bcn.cat/en/activity/merce-2011 for which exhibitions are at which locations)

 

 

CosmoCaixa is a fantastic museum to visit if you are travelling with children this weekend. It has an incredible 1000 square metre reconstruction of the Amazon rainforest and will be offering activities centred around astronomy as it celebrates its 7^th anniversary.

Where: C/ Teodor Roviralta – Take the Ferrocaril (FGC) Line 7 from Plaça Catalunya to Av. del Tibidabo. You can either walk 800 metres or take bus 196 one stop.

Spring-Summer in Barcelona : crowded city full of color and energy with open air Café-Terraces,chiringuitos (beach bars), flower filled parks, summer festivities and traditional cuisine is just the perfect season to be in the most amazing city of Spain, Barcelona!

 

Spring-Summer Flower Bloom  Barcelona is definitely a sea of color in spring-summer. There is many suggestions when it comes to this season. Collserola Natural Park located behind the hill of TIbidabo a place where you can do any kind of sports without venturing far from the city. This place offers walking trails, biking trails and lots of other things you can do to enjoy natural fresh air. Twice a month except on August this park offers “astronomy nights” with great information and hands-on telescope experience. Another iconic place to visit is Park Guell of Gaudí where you can enjoy amazing views from the terrace. If you are a rose lover Parc de Cervantes I Rosera is the park for you. With a collection of over 2,000 different species.

 

 Café Terraces  Roof top Bars in amazing hotels, Open Spaces, terraces over looking the Mediterranean Sea.This chill out terraces where you can go with friends and have a cocktail night with stunning city views.
From Ramblas to Raval, Passeig the Gracia to Barceloneta just to mention few of them. This season definitely marks the beginning of a great weather for you to enjoy this open spaces and roof top gatherings.

 

 

Beaches in Barcelona  A city known around the world for having the best beaches. When the weather is heating up, you definitely need to be ready for an awesome time. From La Nova Icaria Beach, Mar Bella Beach, San Sebastiá, Bogatell, Paseig Maritimo to Barceloneta and few more. The long coast line is just full of great beaches and people hanging out at the chiringuitos or “beach bars” listening to live music sitting and enjoying a cocktail and light meal with friends and family.

 

 

 Catalan Cuisine  Spring-Summer season is definitely the most enjoyable. As the beaches of Barcelona comes to life you may enjoy a tasty paella, a traditional seafood noodle broth at sea side. Or just a great shrimp salad with seasonal vegetables. Spring-Summer is a good excuse to be inventive in the kitchen and this cuisine experts are definitely great on being creative.

 

 

 

While the city warms up and starts leaving some winter clothing behind and submerse themselves into a great weather, this up coming season is definitely ready to give you an amazing time in Barcelona!

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The Sagrada Familia

We don’t have to remind you how beautiful and well-known Gaudi’s work is. Initiated in 1882, and nature themed, this cathedral is still to this day in construction. You will be able to visit it for 10€. It opens at 9 am and closes at 2 pm. 

Montjuïc Hill

This vast park possesses many touristic places and activities, some of these including the castle, the Olympic stadium, the old Spanish village (that you can visit for 6- 9 euros), Miro’s foundation, the Greek theatre and many others. This is a nice hill pleasant for long strolls under a fresh marine wind during a hot summer´s day.

The Ramblas

Barcelona’s Champs Elysées, this avenue is a central place for touristic shops. The statues (human disguised) most definitely animate this street situated close to the Gothic areas.

The “Paseo de Gracia” 

Take a walk down this road where, in the olden times, rich and famous Spanish people went to walk at the weekend to boast. It is now still a famous passage where you will be able to find the Pedrera House (entry costs 11 Euros), the Battló house (between 15 and 18 Euros for a visit) and various luxury shops such as Chanel, Burberry, Yves Saint Laurent…

The Picasso museum

Although much of his work is kept for private collections, this museum displays numerous paintings of this famous painter. Located in calle Montcada, between Jaume I and Arc de Triumf metro stations, this museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am till 8 pm.

The Gothic area

It is a small pedestrian area and this part of Barcelona is very typical and home to many small bars, and restaurants. There you will find Barcelona´s cathedral and the Pie’s church which possesses the largest European rosette. 

The park Güell

Known worldwide, this park was created by the famous Barcelonese architect Gaudí. Initially built as a luxury park which would have regrouped beautiful properties, it was finally turned into a gorgeous park where you can admire Gaudi’s work (mosaic sculptures, aqueducts…).You will be able to visit the Gaudí museum located in the park Güell. The entry is free; it opens at 10 am and closes at 9 pm.

The Spanish village

Testimonial of the architectural history from all Spanish regions, this small village located in Montjuïc Park, near the national museum of Catalan Art, was built in 1929, for the international exposition. It opens Monday to Sunday, from 10 am till 6 pm.

The National Museum of Catalan Art

You can get to thismuseum via the Montjuïc Park or the “plaza de España”. Its slogan, which resumes the entire museum, is “one museum, 1000 years of art”. Come to admire paintings and sculptures by the best Catalan artists. The price of the visit is 8.5€; the museum opens at 10 am and closes at 7 pm between Tuesday and Saturday. It opens from 10 am to 2.30 pm on Sunday.

El Camp Nou

On November 29, 1899, Hans Gamper founded Futbol Club Barcelona, along with eleven other football enthusiasts, a sport that was still largely unknown in this part of the world. With a capacity of 98,800 seats, Camp Nou has the largest seat capacity in Europe!  It is located in western of Barcelona, approximately 5km from the city centre, in Arístides Maillol Avenue, in the Les Corts district of Barcelona. You are sure to enjoy a true Camp Nou experience when you go there: it opens at 10 am and closes at 5.30 pm. The price is 18.10€ per person.  

 El Born area 

El Born is a small, fashionable, but also very authentic village. Glassmakers and designers are located everywhere. Feel free to engage in dark alleys to discover the old Barcelona. It grew in the 13^th Century due to a commercial prosperity, El Born (The Ribera) along with the old Gothic Area makes up the old of Barcelona.

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The Greek Festival is an event of great importance in the city of Barcelona.
This event began with a small group of talented artist and over the years has become a real project dedicated to new talents and art. Each year is different, adapting in relation to the various participating artists you will find some independent shows throughout the city but all related to the festival, the idea is to exchange the passion and love for theatre and arts.

Frederic Amat responsible for the image of the event which mission is scouting new emerging talents all around the world to bring you an amazing spectacle. The event is open to everyone. From June 16  until August 1.

 There is a wide variety of events that you can attend: circus, dance or music that you can  find in theaters and libraries in Barcelona.
You can choose the event that you like on the website of  Greek Festival and book your tickets online. Each show is independent and has its own space reservation.

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Just a  few kilometers from Barcelona, Sitges:City that has hosted many artists such as Santiago Rusiñol, Ramon Casas, Miquel Utrillo and Charles Deering among many others, also  tourists and people from all parts of Spain. For many the secret that makes this city so magical is in its light, with over 300 days of sun per year, this said by many painters, sculptors and writers of the end of nineteenth century that came to settle in this small fishing village. Art and creativity are the key words to describe this city, which besides being cosmopolitan is also rich in architecture.

Full of amazing history, Roman culture that mixes, Arabic and Medieval. Sitges also offers various festivals like “The Sitges Film and Culinary Festival” and the famous “Jazz Music Festival of Sitges” during the months of June and August. You can also visit some museums or palaces like Maricel Palace, the Cau Ferrat Museum, or the Church of San Bartolome and Santa Tecla.

Right next to the natural park of Garraf, Sitges community count with  17 beaches, each with its own personality. All with direct interaction with nature. Sea caves that are formed by the power of the ocean, waves seething at the rocks sometimes producing huge caverns. Definitely one of the few reasons that makes this city an ideal place to spend the day or to plan your vacation.

After a long day by the sea you can enjoy the view by relaxing and enjoying a delicious dinner at the “Can Martí Restaurant”, where you can experience authentic Mediterranean cuisine or a wide variety of tapas. “La Casa Hidalgo” will delight who likes fresh seafood like lobster, shellfish and mediterranean fish traditionally cooked.

The gay community is very well accepted and welcomed. The city offers great places for the community such as “Bar La Locacola” or the “Beach House”. But there are many more ... visit: http://www.gaysitges.com/portada.html and you will find your perfect place.

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