The Big Kahuna 2009

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Next year’s surfing competition, The Big Kahuna, has announced the 1st of March 2009 as the date of their annual longboard surfing competition. You can find out more by viewing the video below.

World Aids Day

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World Aids Day will be 20 years old this December 1st. Over the next few days we will be featuring videos and resources highlighting the causes and efforts of those charities and NGOs working in HIV/Aids research, support and activism.

Sitges – Best of 2008 – Call for Photos

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Sitges

Its that time of year again. We’re trawling through the thousands of photos taken over the past 12 months to put together our annual look-back at 2008. If you have a photo that was taken in Sitges and would like to submit it for inclusion, then please email us the photo along with your details to photodesk@gaysitgesguide.com.

All photo entries will be included in a draw for one of 5 EUR 100 e-gift vouchers for Abercrombie and Fitch… Closing date is Dec 15th 2008

Jean Paul Gaultier for Evian @ Parrots…

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Evian

Those of you who dined at Parrots Restaurant last year may have noticed the designer Evian Water by Cristian Lacroix…. Well this year’s bottle has been designed by Jean Paul Gaultier and was launched in Barcelona on Thursday…

Evian

Parrots Restaurant re-opens on the 8th of December with a special evening menu for EUR 17.

21’st Century Shopping comes to Sitges

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Mercadona Sitges

For those of you who have been to Sitges this year, you can’t help but have noticed the work that was going on in the Old Market opposite the train station. Well its now finished.

Mercadona, one of Spain’s largest supermarkets has opened. And whilst this may not be the most exciting news in the world… if you’re in a self-catering apartment next Summer then you will be glad of the choice and range of foods on offer. Happy Shopping.

Gay Barcelona – Voted one of the top Gay Destinations in the world.

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Barcelona

Out Traveler Magazine readers have just voted for their favourite Gay Destinations and this year, Barcelona came in the top 3… just pipped to no 1 position by Buenos Aires… Amsterdam came third. Well done Barcelona!

Sitges Carnaval / Carnival 2009

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Sitges Carnival 2008

Gay Sitges Guide has been receiving several emails recently regarding the dates for Sitges Carnival…. some of the major print guides have the 2008 dates listed for 2009, so make sure you have the correct dates if you are planning to visit us next year. The gay carnival, as always kicks off the week before the main carnival. And the main parades take place on Sunday 22nd and Tuesday 24th of February.

Check out the Sitges Carnival listing on Gay Sitges Guide in our events section here.

Coffee…Lunch or Dinner…

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Dining in Sitges

Whether your looking for a snack, a coffee and a delicious pastry at El Arte Del Cafe … or perhaps a traditional tasty Sunday Lunch at Monroes before a stroll on the Beach or a great value evening Meal for just EUR 10 at Cine Cafe, Sitges has plenty of options for dining this winter… Check out the restaurants section of Gay Sitges Guide for more information.

ES Collection “The Making of..” Continued

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After showing you Part 4 of the video, we have had several emails asking us for more… so here you go , check out videos 1 to 3 below.

Part 3


Part 2


Part 1


Rember you can purchase ES Collection Swimwear at es4u Sitges. Check out their listing here.

Barcelona Gran Ball 2008

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Barcelona Gran Ball 2008

If you are in Barcelona at the end of November, try and make it to the Gran Ball 2008. This annual event, which takes place in the Lotus Theatre is a spectacular production featuring some of the hottest acts in Spain together with local DJs, artists and perfrormers. All proceeds go to Gais Positius the local Aids charity in Barcelona. Check out Gay Barcelona 4 U for further details.