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Sitges is a town in Catalonia, about 35 km from Barcelona, which benefits from an excellent coastal location. Sitges has a reputation as being something of a centre of arts and culture, and hosts one of the premier European film festivals, the Sitges Film Festival, as well as an annual Carnival. Sitges is also famous for an established gay scene, and is one of the most popular holiday destinations for gay couples in Europe, as well as attracting a cross section of all different types of holidaymakers. Sitages offers the chance to experience the traditional holiday activities of beach time and a vibrant nightlife, as well as cultural attractions historical and new. There are seventeen different beaches to choose from during a stay in Sitges hotels, with a choice of different atmospheres and crowds. The Platja de la Bassa Rodona in the centre of the beachfront area of the town is the principal beach popular with the gay crowd. There are also two nudist beaches - Platja d''Aiguadol? and Platja dels Balmains ? as well as a selection of family beaches popular with all different groups of people. It is possible to find busy beaches with plenty of facilities such as pedallo hire, and also more secluded beaches within easy walking distance of the centre of Sitges. The church of San Bartolome y Santa Tecla is a beautiful 17th Century gothic church on the seaside overlooking the beaches. On the way to the nudist beaches the Cementeri San Sebastia in Placa del Doctor Baromeu Robert is an old cemetery which is full of idiosyncratic statues and tombstones that is well worth exploring. To escape the midday heat, and soak up some culture, there are three museums in the centre of Sitges. The Museu Romantic is a well preserved 18th century house which was a grand residence of a local notable, and now offers the chance to see how the wealthy elite of Sitges used to live. The other two museums are behind the church of San Bartolome y Santa Tecla. The Museu Marical displays a collection of artwork built up by a local doctor in the 20th Century, while the Museu Cau Ferrat is the former home of a famous artist called Santiago Rusi?ol, and contains a collection of glass and ironworks For more information on the attractions and things to do in Sitges, take a look online at the sites of operators such as Octopus Travel, as well as checking out the dedicated tourist guides ? there are several of these to choose from.
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Caron Kristan is a part time travel writer and Sitges enthusiast. Caron Kristan recommends checking out Octopus Travel when looking for Sitges hotels.
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