Sitges is an ancient Catalonian town and the most popular beach resort of the Costa del Sol. It is situated on a hill 36 kilometres to the south from Barcelona and 20 kilometres from the airport. Many wealthy Catalonian and Spanish residents from Barcelona and other Spanish cities own properties in Sitges since they consider it the best place for summer residence.
Designer stores, day and night entertainment, proximity to Barcelona, professional golf clubs and picturesque yacht berths make Sitges an incredibly popular resort and a prestigious place for recreation.
The town population became international a long time ago, more than 35% of the residents here are English, Dutch, French and Scandinavian. There are several international schools in Sitges. Old districts and historical centre arches are incredibly beautiful. Here you can find churches and palaces preserved since the Middle Ages. Various souvenir shops, small family restaurants and art galleries are located on narrow wandering streets. You can find picturesque coves if you walk half an hour from busy streets. Outside the city there is a big natural park called Garraf with its pine forests and mountains
Although the town could preserve the charm of a Catalonian village, life is in full swing here all year long. One of the most important events of the European film industry, an international film festival, takes place in Sitges annually. A famous colourful festival is held here in February. The traditional "Barcelona-Sitges rally" vintage car motor rally takes place here in March. In June the streets of Sitges get covered with flower carpets for one of the most beautiful local holidays, the annual flower festival. The day of Saint Bartholomew (the patron saint of the town) is celebrated at the end of August. The "Santa Tecla" folk festival is organised here in September. The fiction and horror movie festival is held here in October.
Moreover, the tango festival, chess competitions with the involvement of international chess masters and many more events are organised in the town. It is prestigious to own real estate in Sitges. This town will suit the needs of those who like Bohemian lifestyle, entertainment and fashion. Properties for rent or buying in Spain and other services.
