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When to go to Sitges

Perched on Spain's Mediterranean coast, Sitges sees more than 300 days of sunshine each year. Naturally, July and August are peak season. It can get hot – often in the high 20s – and very busy. The annual Sitges Carnival in February also draws in a crowd; almost a quarter of a million people descend on the seaside town for colourful parades, street parties and live music.

Autumn is a good time to visit as it's still relatively warm – upper teens to low 20s – and the bars and restaurants are still open. It’s worth noting that it also hosts the Sitges Film Festival every October, which attracts a slew of actors and directors to the resort. However, spring and early autumn generally offer the best value in terms of weather and reasonably priced hotels.

Cheap holidays to Sitges are easy to find over winter, though the weather doesn’t always play ball. Expect highs of 15C.

Where to stay in Sitges

For families

With sandy beaches, numerous restaurants and more than a touch of culture, Sitges is ideal for a family holiday. Transfers from Barcelona El Prat Airport take around half an hour and PortAventura World, Spain's premier theme park, is about an hour’s drive away.

Families tend to head to the bigger resorts and apartment hotels between Platja de Sant Sebastià, the main family beach, and Port d'Aiguadolç so start your search around here. And while Sitges has a healthy nightlife, the liveliest bars and clubs are contained to a few streets in the centre of town, so they can easily be avoided if you have young kids in tow.

For travellers on a budget

Although it's one of the more stylish resorts on the Mediterranean coast, a budget break in Sitges is still possible for travellers looking for a cheap holiday. While most of the swankier resort hotels are near the marina, visitors will find smaller, more affordable establishments around the streets close to Passeig de Vilanova.

For a cheap holiday to Sitges, consider travelling outside the pricier peak months of July and August.

For food and drink

There's no shortage of fantastic places to eat and drink in Sitges, many offering both traditional and contemporary Catalan flavours. Most restaurants and tapas bars are hidden away in the winding, narrow streets of the old town; Calle Major offers a wealth of restaurants, as well as charming guesthouses and boutique hotels.

Alternatively, opt to stay in and around Port d’Aiguadolç, which has stylish waterfront restaurants and cocktail bars all within easy walking distance.

For nightlife

Sitges is as well known for its nightlife as it is beaches and carnivals. A small resort, most of the main entertainment areas are within easy reach. Slightly out of the main centre is Port d'Aiguadolç, where you’ll find many late-night bars and nightclubs in Sitges Marina. It’s a popular area to stay in if nightlife is high on your list.

For something more central, consider accommodation near La Calle del Pecado, known locally as Sin Street thanks to its glut of late-night bars and nightclubs.

For culture

The two main museums in Sitges are Museu del Cau Ferrat and Museu de Maricel, both close to the waterfront and the old town. Stay in one of the boutique properties close by or perhaps in a chichi guesthouse around Calle Major, one of the prettiest streets in Sitges.

Culture cravers should also consider timing their visit with one of the town’s annual festivals. Highlights of the cultural calendar include the Sitges Carnival in February and the Sitges Film Festival – one of the world’s best horror and fantasy film events – in October.