Sitges

Al Fresco is consistently named as one of the best restaurants in Sitges. The menu is extensive and you’ll find dishes from all around the world from Italy to Australia. You can enjoy your meal dining in a beautiful Gaudi-esque courtyard.

Enjoy sampling the Catalan cuisine at this inexpensive tapas bar. One of the best dishes is xató, a salad which is topped with salted cod, anchovies and tuna and finished off with a drizzle of Malvasia de Sitges which is a local dessert wine.

For those looking for a little history and culture served alongside their meal, Els Quatre Gats in the Gothic Quarter is known as the meeting place of many famous artists during the modernist period. From Gaudi to Picasso, if you dine here you’ll feel like you’ve stepped back into the past.

This modern and stylish restaurant has a wide range of dishes on the menu, however it really specialises in seafood with a Catalan twist. If you can, try to book a table on the terrace which is beautifully lit for an elegant atmosphere.

Guria Taberna is a traditional pintxo bar which is often packed with locals and visitors alike. It’s a small place so it does fill up quickly. Head there around 7pm to make sure you get a seat to enjoy some delicious tapas.

Head to El Piano Bar for a raucous good time. The bar hosts a multitude of live music performances including sets from West End singers.

Featuring a nostalgic maritime decor, Pub Voramar is full of character and great place to grab an amazing mojito whilst enjoying the sea views.

A night at Casablanca is like having a jovial night of drinks with close friends. The atmosphere is welcoming and laidback and it’s described by many as being something of a hidden gem of Sitges.

There’s an extensive selection of gins to choose from at El Gin Tub. The passion for gin here is clear as their custom cocktails are created using homemade aromatics, infusions and bitters to compliment the gin in the most delicious way.

Also known as ‘Concurso de Alfombras de Flores' and sometimes 'Arte Floral del Corpus Christi’, the event sees local people create flower carpets which run through the streets in a beautiful display of coloured flowers, petals and seeds which form intricate designs.

Held in early October, the Sitges Film Festival has been taking place for over 50 years. The festival shows viewings and movie debuts from all around the world.

The Carnival takes place in February and attracts thousands of people who come to watch the colourful parades, dance in the streets to musical performances and more uniquely, take part in the Bed Race which literally involves racing a bed on wheels through the streets.

As one of the most popular LGBT holiday destinations in Europe, Sitges Pride is one of the best Pride events in the calendar. It takes place in June each year and the town comes to life with a dazzling array of colourful costumes, events and parades.