Sammy, this year’s Master of Ceremonies, will lead us through a night of dancing, auctions, raffles, drag queens and performers…and DJ Andrea will spin her own brand of house, big beat and other styles to keep the dance floor packed and toes tapping!
Monies raised by Privilege will go to Gais Positius, an organisation that supports people living with HIV/AIDS and funds AIDS testing and other vital services within the community.
Aiguadolc beach was treated to a hot Surfing display late yesterday evening when some Australian boys took on the waves of Sitges. The weather was a beautiful 23 degrees yesterday, but the water looked quite cold.
Still though the boys came out smiling, even if they were bemused at their photos being taken! And no they're not local… just here for a few days rest!
Port Sitges/Aiguadolc often sees lots of Spanish boys surfing… but these boys were really good!
Windsurfing, Para-Sailing and Jet-Skis can all be arranged via any of the operators by the port. [Official Port Website]
Smile, you're on camera!
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Continuing on from our posting yesterday, Vilanova offers a wide range of things to do without having to travel too far from Sitges. From antique fairs to Roman Museums, there's something for everyone.
Find your own Roman centurion!
V. BALAGUER MUSEUM – Victor Balaguer Avenue, s/n. Phone (+34) 938 154 202
The museum contains one of the largest collections of 19th century Catalan paintings as well as collections of decorative arts and archaeology. The library contains one of the richest collections of the 19th century, with manuscripts, engravings and maps.
You know you always wanted to drive a train!
Eduard Maristany Square s/n. Phone (+34) 938 158 491 – Web Site
This museum has a complete collection of steam engines. The collection includes a revolving bridge and a turntable, under which are some of the oldest engines conserved in Spain, a bogie belonging to one of the American coaches (HARLAN) used in Catalonia when the first railways were constructed.
Visit a Stud Farm
The Yeguada Alba stud farm (website) offers visitors the opportunity to see the most beautiful Spanish mares and sires. Visits must be arranged at least one week in advance. The scenery is tryly spectacular. If horses are your thing, then this visit is a must.
Shop 'till you drop….
Shopping for bargins is always great fun. Why not try your hand at some antiquing and pick up a piece of Catalan history. There are 2 main fairs that are worth a visit. Both are perfect for finding the perfect momento of your trip to Spain without resorting to tacky-tourist memorabilia.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m, the “Brocanters” or antique dealers fair takes place on the third Sunday of every month on Rambla de la Pau.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m, the Amateur painters fair takes place on the Fourth Sunday of each month on Rambla Principal-Rambla de J. T. Ventosa.
Round off your day with the perfect meal.
Once you have finished your trip, we recommend you pay a visit to Restaurant La Masia. The food is superb and it is on the journey back towards town.
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Sitges is a great town for relaxing and partying… but somtimes every Gay boy needs a little distraction. Vilanova is a busy port town approximately 15 minutes drive from Sitges. Avoid the motorway and take the C-246a; the route is far more pleasant as you can see from the shots below. You pass some stunning mountain views of Sitges and a beautiful little winery on the way.
The entrance to the winery… almost a Monet like quality.
The Vilanova Fair is currently on today and tomorrow. Click the link below to explore more about Vilanova.
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A quick reminder to all you stylish boys out there… Privilege will be open on Friday and Saturday this weekend. Don't forget to pop in when you're partying in Bonaire.
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The Wine Festivals may be well and truly over, but that's no excuse not to go exploring the Torres Vineyard. Most people who come to Sitges combine this visit with a trip to Montserrat.
The Torres Vineyard
Even for non-wine drinkers a visit to the Torres Winery is truly facinating. You can see the arrival of the grapes, the fermentation process and visit the ample underground cellars. You will be able to walk amongst the casks and smell the wine whilst it ages and understand the secrets of of the Torres process.
The tour lasts approximately one hour and at the end their is an opporrunity to sample some of the delicious range of aperitifs.
Once you have finished your tour, make sure you take a stroll through the grounds as they are truly magnificent.
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday and bridging days from 9:00h to 17:00h. Saturdays from 9:00h to 18:00h. Sundays and holidays from 9:00h to 13:00h. Closed 25th and 26th December and 1st and 6th January.
For further information visit the Torres Tourism WebSite.
A visit to Montserrat
site of a Benedictine abbey, which hosts the Virgin of Montserrat sanctuary and which is identified by some with the location of the Holy Grail in Arthurian myth. So for all those Da Vinci Code Fans.. its a must.
The name “Montserrat” literally means “jagged mountain” and is used because of the peculiar aspect of the edifice, which is visible from a great distance.
The abbey can be reached by road, by cable car, or by the Montserrat Rack Railway from Monistrol in the valley below, which in turn can be reached by Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya train from Barcelona's Plaça d'Espanya station.
Our post yesterday on Beaujolais Nouveau had us thinking about one of our favourite topics… alcohol! A real hot trend in Spain now, and especially in Barcelona and Sitges is Tuaca.
Legend has it that Lorenzo De Medici created an exquisite amber liqueur that became a favourite among 16th century Italian nobility. The recipe was lost for may centuries until Tuscan Brothers-in-law Geatano Tuoni and Giorgio Canepa re-discovered it and improved it even further in the 1940's.
The liquor has a brandy base with a delicious blend of vanilla and orange and has a beautiful amber glow. It can be enjoyed as a straight shot or a slammer (very popular in Sitges at the moment) or try it in your coffee or savour it on the rocks after a good meal!
La Locacola will be one of the first bars in Sitges to serve the delicious Beaujolais Nouveau. Its a traditional European race to be the first to serve Beaujolais Nouveau, which can not be served before the third Thursday in November.
La Locacola is a lovely little gay bar on C. Bonaire. Intimate and friendly it is the perfect place to begin your night out in Sitges. So take a break from all of the Cava and pop in for a glass of Beaujolais Nouveau on Thurs the 16th of Nov.
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Yesterday we featured some interesting Christmas presents from Sitges… well how about a whole troop of Firemen?
The latest shots from the Bilbao Firemen's Calendar have been released and they look as good as the first set!
Nice to see they keep their equipment clean.
Working out hard!
Cute!
The calendar can be purchaed from Amazon and outlets all accross Spain. And you can have a different fireman every month.
And it appears that the calendar fad is catching.. check out this scene from the Seville Police Department… arrest me please.
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So you've decided to come to Sitges for Christmas or New Year…. then hold off on buying your presents at home and come and do your shopping in Sitges and Barcelona.
The depth and range of choice in the shops here is simply amazing. And with Sitges being such a gay place… the shops really know what you want and how you want it!
If you're looking for some ideas then why not a beautiful piece of Jewelery. From your traditional gold chain to some really stunning designer rings we recommend you visit Lukalimiti. Let's face it, what Gay Boy doesn't fancy wearing a nice big of bling now and again!
But what do you get for the man who has everything? Well a little shop on C. Mayor in Sitges may have the answer. Pigmalion has been selling beautiful one-off “arty” pieces for a while now in Sitges. You are guaranteed to find something unique in this store. Think Greco-Roman statues, bronze busts.. etc… but tastefully done. Its worth just window-shopping alone to see some of the beautiful items they have in-store.
Of course, you have to look your best.. so why not hit the clothes stores and shop 'till you drop. We recommend Dive who stock the complete range of fabulous G-Star Jeans as well as several other brands. No excuse to not look your very best!
No matter what… be sure you have something lovely to unwrap on Christmas Day… .Yummmm…..
