Sitges
Sitges is a coastal town 35 km southwest of Barcelona, known for its sand beaches, museums and nightlife.
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Sitges is a coastal town about 35 km southwest of Barcelona in Catalonia, set between the Garraf Massif and the Mediterranean Sea. It has about 17 sand beaches, and nine of them hold Blue Flag awards. Beach days are the main draw, but the historic core and its museums are worth a few hours. The painter Santiago Rusiñol settled here in the late 19th century, and his former studio is now the Cau Ferrat Museum.
Sitges is also a major destination for LGBTQ+ travelers, with many gay-friendly hotels, bars and restaurants, and its busiest season runs from May to September. The calendar includes Carnival in February or March, Sitges Pride in June and the International Fantastic Film Festival in October. The town has its own railway station, and Barcelona-El Prat airport is close by. Plan at least one night if you want to see the town after dark, and a full day if you want to cover both the beaches and the museums.
Sitges in five
- Take the R2 Sud, not a taxi, from BarcelonaRodalies R2 Sud serves Barcelona Sants and the airport and reaches Sitges in roughly 30–45 minutes. Check the departure board at Sants for the next train and any works.Barcelona
- Check the festival calendar before bookingCarnival in February or March, the Fantastic film festival in October and summer Pride draw crowds and raise room prices. Book early if your dates overlap.
- Budget for the Catalan tourist taxCatalan hotels and apartments add a per-night tourist tax on top of the room price. Check the total at checkout.Tourist taxes in Europe
- Walk the seafront, then the old townThe promenade links a string of small beaches and the church on the point. The old town behind it is the better place for dinner and a quiet evening.
- Pair it with Tarragona, not GironaTarragona lies further down the same coast, with Roman ruins. Girona and the Costa Brava need another day and a different line.Tarragona
Things to do in Sitges
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Need to know
- Airport
- Barcelona-El Prat (BCN), about 30 min by train or car
- Getting there
- Rodalies R2 Sud from Barcelona Sants in about 30–45 min
- Getting around
- On foot; the beaches and old town are close together
- Best base
- The old town or the seafront near the church
- Time needed
- 1 day; one night for a calmer evening
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Festival
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryClear5 rainy daysHigh13°Low7°Mild, quietJanuaryClear
Mixed
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 41 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- FebruaryClear6 rainy daysHigh14°Low8°CarnivalFebruaryClear
Good
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 36 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Carnival
- MarchPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh15°Low10°MildMarchPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 59 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild
- AprilPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh17°Low12°Spring, quietAprilPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 61 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring, quiet
- MayClear8 rainy daysHigh21°Low15°WarmMayClear
Best
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 51 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm
- JuneClear6 rainy daysHigh25°Low20°Warm, beachJuneClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 40 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, beach
- JulyClear4 rainy daysHigh28°Low23°Hot, PrideJulyClear
Best
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 24 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, Pride
- AugustClear6 rainy daysHigh28°Low23°Hot, busyAugustClear
Best
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 46 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busy
- SeptemberPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh25°Low20°Warm seaSeptemberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 74 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea
- OctoberClear9 rainy daysHigh21°Low17°Film festivalOctoberClear
Good
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 108 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Film festival
- NovemberClear8 rainy daysHigh17°Low12°MildNovemberClear
Good
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 54 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild
- DecemberClear5 rainy daysHigh14°Low9°CoolDecemberClear
Mixed
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 33 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool
Average daily high and low in Sitges, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Festivals: Feb Carnival of Vilanova i la Geltrú · Mar Carnival of Vilanova i la Geltrú
Right now in Sitges
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 14°
- Humidity
- 73%
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 28%
Sitges
09:46 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today18°12°28%Monday: Rain. High 18°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 28%.
- Tue15°11°98%Tuesday: Rain. High 15°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 98%.
- Wed17°10°33%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 17°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 33%.
- Thu19°11°22%Thursday: Cloudy. High 19°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 22%.
- Fri21°12°11%Friday: Cloudy. High 21°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 11%.
- Sat16°14°13%Saturday: Rain. High 16°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 13%.
- Sun19°15°35%Sunday: Rain. High 19°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 35%.
Updated 09:20 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Every year
- Feb–MarCarnival of Vilanova i la GeltrúSitges
- May–JunPrimavera SoundBarcelona, a day trip
- JunSónarBarcelona, a day trip
Day trips by train
- Barcelonaabout 35 min by trainGaudí, the old town and markets, back in the evening.Read the guide
- Tarragonaabout 40–50 min by trainRoman amphitheater and seafront cathedral town.Read the guide
- Montserratabout 1.5 hours via BarcelonaA mountain monastery reached by rack railway or cable car.Read the guide
Before you go to Sitges
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Rules for Sitges, checked
- Spain is in the Schengen Area, so check entry rules on the Spanish Foreign Ministry site (exteriores.gob.es) before you book.
- Non-EU visitors may be registered at the border under the EU Entry/Exit System. Check the European Commission's EES page for current rules.
- Platja dels Balmins and Platja d'Aiguadolç are used by nudists, and Playa del Muerto, on the western side, is harder to reach.
Plan around Sitges
The city 35 minutes up the coast
Read the guideTarragona travel guideRoman amphitheater and a seafront old town
Read the guideMontserrat travel guideA serrated mountain monastery near Barcelona
Read the guideTourist taxes in EuropePer-night local taxes and how they are charged
Read the guideTrains in SpainRenfe, Iryo and Ouigo compared
Read the guideAll of SpainCities, trains, islands and entry rules for a Spain trip
Read the guideSitges FAQ
Is Sitges worth visiting?
Yes, for a beach day or a night close to Barcelona. The old town, the seafront church and the sea are the draws, and it is much calmer than the city.
How do you get from Barcelona to Sitges?
Take the Rodalies R2 Sud train from Sants, about 30–45 minutes. Drivers face summer traffic and paid parking, so the train is simpler.
Is Sitges good for a day trip?
Yes. A morning swim, lunch in the old town and an evening train back covers the best of it. Stay a night if you want the festival atmosphere.
When is the best time to visit Sitges?
May to September for beach weather. February or March for Carnival, October for the film festival and June for Pride, each with higher prices.
Is Sitges a good base for Barcelona?
It works if you prefer a calm evening and a train commute, and want more beach time. If you want nightlife and sights, stay in the city.