New Years Eve in Sitges is a fun affair. Although not as busy as some of the major hotspots, its a great night to spend with friends or to make new ones. Most of the bars are open and some have even organised some special events. Check out our New Years Eve Microsite for further details.
We've had a great response to our competition… and the winner will be chosen on the 16th of December and will be shipped via Fed Ex to ensure it gets to you for Christmas. So you have a few days left to enter.
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Think 007 and Casion Royale… think sophisticated lounge music, table girls, classic sounds…. beautiful boys… georgeous men…
Think Sitges for New Years eve….
Yes Casino Sitges, New Year's Eve, for only EUR 75 for a night of classic style, great fun…and some debauchery to finish it off.
Full Details
From 9pm untill late..
• Cava Reception.
• 5 course meal in Parrots Restaurant
• Free bar until 23.45*
• Free entry into Privilege
• Free entry to Organic (normally 15 EUR)
All for just EUR 75.00
To Book please send an email to Glenn Davidson – glenndavidson2 {at} hotmail.com
Note – Spaces are limited and booking fast…
Our last post of Seen in Sitges was very very well recieved… and we know why. So our request for photos received a huge response… so much so that we will make it a regular feature over the next few months.
Working hard on the roads of Sitges…taking a lunchbreak..
We don't know what he was looking at but he was looking good!
Italian.. .need we say more…
Brothers in arms… and regular Sitges boys…
Cool sunglasses…
Caught… but doesn't seem to mind!
Waiting for the bank to open!
The only Catalan Christmas tradition stranger than the Caga Tió is the caganer. He is typically included in manger scenes along with the usual cast of characters (although generally not in center stage). And yes, he's doing exactly what it looks like he's doing.
At the Fira you can find a whole variety of caganers, ranging from traditional ones like this one to current pop culture and political figures. For a good description of the caganer tradition, take a look at the Wikipedia article.
Caga Tiós on display in the Santa Llúcia Christmas market next to the Barcelona cathedral. Caga Tió is one of those peculiar Catalan Christmas customs (like the caganer)…the basic principle is similar to a Mexican piñata, but in the form of a log wearing a red stocking cap.
Carte Ingles never disappoints with its Christmas Lights Display
The lights on the front of the building are more Las Vegas than Barcelona, but still look great.
The “Swags and Tails” lighting around the windows almost looks like real show as you walk up Plaza Cataluna
Don't forget to stop off at Fira where you can browse the thousands of the stalls selling some delicious items.
Finally stop off for a cocktail at the Hotel Majectic to finish off your day's shopping.
Barcelona is very busy at this time of year. If you haven't booked for Christmas then you will find it difficult to find a place. For the perfect apartment we recommend Barcelona Holiday Accommodation where Brian can help you find what you are looking for.
We asked for it… a couple of days ago we were discussing how beautiful the weather was for December… and what happened… it's suddenly gotten decidedly cooler! But never mind. There is still plenty to do and the Winter sunshine here is a summer's day for most of us.
The late evenings are perfect for a walk along the beach, taking in the crisp air and marvelling in the beautiful views of the town, the sea and the mountains of the Penendes region.
The sunsets are still amazing in Sitges. The afternoons are long and warm… perfect for sipping a glass of wine and watching the gay boys walk by.
Walk down La Ribera and pop into a Churingito for a snack before taking off again to do some shopping, sight-seeing or just bask in the Winter sunshine.
There are so many restaurants along this long boulevard. Be sure to check all the menu's as there are some real hidden gems up towards the end of the Calipolis Hotel. Or alternatively, head over past the church for an even wider choice of food and take in the view the spectaular evening sky when the mountains grow closer as the sun goes down.
Earlier on some boys braved the cold water and went for surfing. We even saw some people swimming in the sea later on in the evening. What they were on we don't know!
The surfers were out in force yesterday and the waves were perfect for some spectacular moves.
Jorge, the surfer in the photo below, was by far the best on Saturday morning. He surfs most weekends early in the day so be sure to check him out!
Sitges is taking on a more seasonal air this weekend with the unveiling of the Christmas Tree in Cap de la Villa, (the town square).
Different in every way, the tree is very “Sitges”, in that it is more a piece of art than a Christmas Tree. But that is what Sitges is all about… that little bit of difference is accepted as normal.
Where else could you leave a Christmas Tree with glass, real candles and lights in the centre of a town, safe in the knowledge that the only thing anyone is going to do is admire it!
Sitthai restaurant is a welcome addition to the Sitges restaurant scene. Beautifully decorated in traditional Thai-style, the restaurant is on two-floors with a relaxing chill-out area downstairs, a beautiful outdoor terrace and a large comfortable upstairs dining room.
The food is superb. We ate lunch there today with a party of 5. If you like Thai food then you will not be disappointed. They have even imported an authentic Thai chef. Food is reasonably prices and the service is friendly and relaxed. It definitely gets our recommendation.
A true dining experience for friends and family or for that special occassion, Sitthai is on C.Bonaire.
When you do pop-in make sure to say hello to the georgeous Ramon, the owner.
Oh and a special hello to the Barman in El Horno… where we all went after the grand-opening….
Imagine Ice skating in Sitges…. no we are not dreaming… its true. You can now skate in Sitges and get into the Christmas spirit.
The ice rink is plastic, coated with a silicon layer.. so its not the real thing, but its still great fun.
It costs EUR 4 for 30 minutes and some shops are giving out free-passes in town.
So go on.. get your skates on and be sure to take a photo… no one will believe that you were ice skating in Sitges!
Sitthai Lounge & Restaurant: GRAND OPENNING Party from 5pm
to 8 pm Thursday Dec 6th on C/Bonaire 29.
Everyone is invited to celebrate and explore the restaurant, lounges and gardens…Cava and thai pica pica for all…
At the moment it appears that everyone in Sitges and Barcelona is obsessed with the weather. We used to think that this was and Anglo-Celtic facination, but it appears that the weather-de-jour has captured the everyone's attention in Spain. And its no surprise really. Yesterday it hit 24 degrees in Barcelona.
This is odd, even for here at this time of year. And no, we're not complaining. But is is strange to walk around and see people dressed in Summer clothes while you listen to Christmas music and admire Chrimstmas lights (well it is wierd in Europe… maybe not so where Christmas is a Summer event).
So on our way back from Barcelona we stopped off at Les Botigues de Sitges, a little-know small part of Sitges which can only be reached via the coastal road. A friend of ours recommended we take a camera, as its home to one of the most sandy beaches in all of Catalunya. It also seems to be a firm favourite with dog walkers. As its not really a tourist spot… it seems to be ok to leave your dog off its leash and to swim freely.
This guy's dog ran away… but he wasn't shy to pose for the camera.
Ahhh.. he found him!
This little doggie doesn't want to swim… and we don't blame him.. while it was hot out.. the water looked cold!
So cute…
On the way back to the car-park in Barcelona… we ran into these two who were totally engrossed in their music!
Enjoying a late night dinner in Sitges… always romantic…and the perfect location for a quiet get-away in December!
Come visit us..and see for yourself.
The latest from Gay Sitges for the 2023 season, the bars, dance clubs beaches and current situation, plus where to stay.
Sitges Carnival 2022 returns with some changes to the program, most notably to the parades. All of the bars and night bars have reopened.
