Sitges Surfing 2009…..

Sitges Surfing

While the rest of Spain seems to be suffering a cold spell… Yesterday, Sitges was enjoying an unseasonably warm afternoon!

Sitges Surfing

And as the Surf came up, the weather was perfect for the Surfing boys of Sitges to come out and play! Its been a while since we saw them out!

Sitges Surfing

The Big Kahuna Store offers everything you need in Sitges to go surfing and is located at the end of C.Jesus.

Sitges Surfing

Most of the surfing takes place beyond the Calipolis hotel, closer to the Terramar end of Sitges… as San Sebastian Beach currently resembles a building site to make way for the promenade that will connect the nudist beach area of Balmins to the heart of the town!

Sitges Half Marathon

Sitges Half Marathon

A record number of athletes turned up for the Sitges Half Marathon on Sunday…

Sitges Half Marathon

And despite the recent cold weather, the day turned out to be quite beautiful

Sitges Half Marathon

Another record was set when the event was run by Roger Roca beating more than 2500 competitors to claim the title.

Sitges Half Marathon

Sitges Half Marathon 2009

Sitges Mini Marathon

The Sitges Half Marathon takes place this Sunday the 11th of January at 10am and leaves from Psg de La Ribera. The event is well attended and marks the first in series of sporting events taking place in Sitges in 2009.

Surfing in Sitges this November

Surfing in Sitges

The weather this weekend has been pretty windy in Sitges… with amazing waves and swells…

Surfing in Sitges

So much so that it attracted some major surfing talent into Sitges for the weekend.

Surfing in Sitges

Most of the surfing took place by the port but those who were by San Sebastian Beach were given a great display for over an hour.

Surfing in Sitges

You can see the surfers most evenings by the Terramar Hotel in Sitges during the winter months….

The Barcelona-Sitges Cycle Race 2008

Barceonla to Sitges Cycle Race

The 2008 Barcelona to Sitges race takes place on the 9th of November this year, from 9pm. You can find out more by visiting the official site here.

10 Hour Basketball Marathon…

10 Hour Basketball Marathon

This Sunday, the 10 hour Sitges basketball marathon takes place at Pins Vens. Its well worth a visit and its amazing to see the marathon last throughout the day.

Sitges Beach Tennis Masters 2008

Beach Tennis Masters 2008

The 2008 Beach Tennis Masters take place this weekend at La Fragata Beach. Watch as contestants from all over Catalunya take part in the finals.

Check out the video coverage of last year’s event below. Its in Spanish and yes, the guy introducing it is a little scary… its mixed and girls until about 1min 40seconds for those in a hurry! Enjoy!

The event takes place from 10am to 1pm.

Sitges 3 x 3 Basketball Championships

Sitges Basketballl tournament

The 3×3 Sitges Basketball tournament takes place this weekend at La Fragata, right in front of the Church in Sitges…where the organisers are attempting to beat a new world record. For more information visit Club Basquet Sitges.

Eurogames 2008 – Beach Volleyball in Sitges…

Eurogames Beach Voleyball Sitges

This was the scene (above) this morning as Sitges woke up to another record-high day…. and also to the quarter finals of the Beach Volleyball competition as part of the Barcelona Eurogames 2008…

Eurogames Beach Voleyball Sitges

These boys certainly know how to play hard…

Eurogames Beach Voleyball Sitges

In the swealtering temperatures they still managed to perform…and thrill the audiences, both gay and straight alike..

Eurogames Beach Voleyball Sitges

The competition continues into Sunday….

Eurogames Beach Voleyball Sitges

The competiton is being held at La Fragata Beach, just in front of the Church…

Eurogames 2008 - Full Coverage - Gay Barcelona 4 U.

And for those of you who missed our coverage of a spectacular opening event, check out GayBarcelona4u.com’s full coverage of the opening night here.

Sitges Beach Rugby 7’s

Beach Rugby 7's

This Saturday, the 21st of June, the annual Beach Rugby Sevens Championships take place on La Fragata Beach from 10am to 9pm. Its a great game and the perfect location for the games. See you there.