Santa Tecla
/in Major Events September/by keith@gaysitgesguide.comSanta Tecla 2023
Santa Tecla is one of Sitges most important festivals after Fiesta Mayor, celebrating the Patron Saint of the Parish Church. The event takes place at the end of September complete with an amazing firework display on the beach.
Santa Tecla Dates
From: 22nd of September 2023
To: 23rd of September 2023Fireworks take place on the 22nd.
The traditional “Nit de Foc” or night of fire,
takes place on the Saturday the week before.Don’t Miss!
The fireworks take place on the 22nd
at 11pm, right on the beachfrontNormally the Saturday before the festival
– Nit De Foc, a fire procession of beastes
through the town.Plan Ahead!
Sitges hotels fill fast in this small town
To get the best deals and save up to 70%
Book your hotel early
Santa Tecla – More fireworks, giants and fire demons.
This festival is a smaller version of the Fiesta Mayor! It is a big event for Sitgeans with the Church of Santa Tecla forming the backdrop of the key events. Expect lots of noisey fireworks and more of those crazy castellers as they make taller and taller human towers. Each afternoon and evening, mythical Catalan characters dance their way through the town in a full traditional folkloric procession which includes the Bull, Dragon, Devil, Giant and Turk Dances. The festivities culminate in a large fireworks display on the beach front on the 22nd at 11pm.
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action
17th September - Nit de Foc - The Fire Night
Nit de Foc – The Fire Night – Dragons of Fire on the Streets of Sitges.
20:30h, From the location of El Baluard, starting of “LA NIT DE FOC” (Night of Fire) through the streets of the old town.
Route: Baluard, Plaça de l’Ajuntament, carrer d’en Bosch, Davallada, Barcelona, Aigua, Major and Plaça de l’Ajuntament.
Event organized by la Nit de Foc
22nd September
- 21 Gun Salute at 2pm
- Town Procession at 7pm: Artur Carbonell, Sant Bartomeu, Sant Gaudenci, Sant Josep, Parellades, Marquès de Montroig, plaça de la Indústria, Primer de Maig, Santa Tecla, Bassa Rodona, passeig de la Ribera, Sant Pau, Parellades, Cap de la Vila, Major and Ajuntament.
- Fireworks Display – 11pm
23rd September
- Human Towners – 18.30 – Cap de la Vila
- Procession in honor of Santa Tecla – 19.00 – Fonollar, Baluard Vidal i Quadras, Port de n’Alegre, Rafel Llopart, Sant Damià, Sant Sebastià, Jesús, Sant Bartomeu, Sant Gaudenci, Sant Francesc, Cap de la Vila, Parellades, Sant Pere, Paseo de la Ribera (mountain side) until la Fragata
Recommended Hotels in Sitges
Most of the hotels in Sitges are in the centre of the Village. The best options are on the seafront offering beautiful views of the Mediterranean.
Dolce Sitges
5 Star Luxury
Located a 10 minute taxi drive from the centre of town, this is the only 5 star hotel in Sitges and one of the best!
Hotel MiM, 4 Star
Stylish & Sophisticated
New, 4 star hotel in the heart of Sitges with beautiful rooms, a skybar with pool and stunning day spa for relaxing!
Hotel Medium, 3 Star
Great Pool & Location
The Hotel Medium is located in the heart of Sitges just seconds from the centre of town with a great pool.
Hotel ME, 4 Star
Deluxe & Luxury Option
The Hotel ME Terramar Sitges is one of the finest hotels in Sitges with its own beach club and large rooms.
Most Popular Apartments
Our readers consistently rate the following apartments with 8+. Book a flexible rate. Choose from a range of studio, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments and penthouses, with local check in assistance.
Sitges Group Apartments
Range of seafront apartments with great balconies.
Sleeps up to 6
From €89/night
Destiono Apartments
Luxury apartments with great amenities and designer stye.
Selection of 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms.
From €99/night
1840 Apartments
Beautiful selection of apartments in a restored building.
Selection of 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom.
From €70/night
Urban Suite Apartments
Stunning apartments in the heart of Sitges with great amenities.
From 2 to 5 guests.
From €100/night
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Sitges Bears Week
/in Featured Event, Major Events September/by keith@gaysitgesguide.comSitges Bears Week 2023
Sitges Bears week in September is one of the biggest and most popular Bear festivals in Europe attracting more than 10,000 visitors, bears, admirers, chasers, muscle bears and more. The “Bear Village” may be on the paseo, but the bears are everywhere – Sitges is transformed into a bear heaven for 10+ days.
Bears Week Sitges 2023
Sept 1st to 10th 2023
Dates are confirmed – Book now.The Bear Zone!
Joan Tarrida, from Bears Bar to Plz Industria’s Parrots. Terraces are full every night of the week.
Plan Ahead!
Sitges hotels fill fast in this small town
To get the best deals and save up to 70%
Book your hotel early
Bears Bears…. Everywhere!
Sitges Bears Week has grown from a group of bears wanting to have a party to an international event that fills the town of Sitges during the first two weeks of September. There are parties and events held throughout the entire village. There is also a dedicated bears village by the beach with shows, dj’s and more. The event attracts guys of all ages and types and many new friendships are made and old ones rekindled.
Visiting Last Minute? Try the following hotels
Each year we advise people to Book your hotel early as the town sells out and rates increase as the months progress. It is now the most expensive time to visit Sitges. The following hotels have some rooms left:
- The Sabatic – Marriott has opened a new hotel in Sitges, a luxury offering on the top of Av Sofia with spacious pool. All rooms have large balconies or terraces. (10 minute walk to the beach).
- Hotel Antemare – Reopened in July, the hotel has one of the best pools in town (host to the official pride pool party) and reasonably close to the town centre, (10 min walk).
- ME Hotel Sitges – Rated “Fabulous” with one of the best pools in town. Some think its a little far out, however you can catch the little train and a taxi costs about EUR 8. Rooms are stunning.
- Dolce Sitges – The only 5 star hotel in town. After a 14 Million euro refurbishment in 2021, the hotels rooms have been completely refreshed and with 3 pools to choose from, you may never want to leave. It is also close to the “Magical Forest” and the first gay beach in Europe, “Playa del Muerto”.
- Sunway Playa Golf – Close to the ME Hotel, with two beautiful pools with spacious rooms and apartments and an excellent seafront restaurant.
The Bear Route – bars to visit!
- Typically most festivities on the first weekend leading up to the opening of the village. Early evening the bears meet on the streets of C Bonaire and Joan Tarrida with many people gathering on the corner of Bears Bar and visiting the different bars along the streets.
- The bear village typically arrives on the first Monday of the week. During the weekend and indeed well beyond, XXL, El Horno, Man Bar, La Villa and Runway form the nexus of “Bear Alley”, the nickname given to Calle Joan Tarrida and a nightly gathering spot for bears from all over the world.
The PopAIR BBQ
- Join the hottest boys and bears from Barcelona for an epic BBQ.
- The event returns for two parties in 2022, Sept 3rd and Sept 10th – Book your tickets
The Bear Village – New Location
- The Village opens on the Monday and continues right through to the end of the week culminating on the 11th which is also a holiday – The National Day of Catalunya.
- The Bear Village is located on the seafront of Sitges, on Psg Ribera. For 2022, the bear village has been relocated further along the paseo, opposite the Hotel Calipolis. (in the same space as Sitges Pride Village)
- The bear village opens at 9pm and runs until 3am (3.30am on Friday and Saturday).
- Parties taking place in the village include the White Night, the election of Mr Bear Sitges and other famous, well known parties from the bear circuit. Check out the day-by-day calendar of events.
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The Bear Village Program
Awaiting the 2023 Program – use the 2022 event list below as a guide.
Day | Event |
---|---|
Friday 2 Sep | 8pm Bears bar – Leather Meeting and Fetish Night – Dress Code Happy Hour All Night. 11pm – XXL Welcome Party |
Saturday 3 Sep | 2pm > BBQ DAY” & PopAir Performance on Rte. LE PATIO. 4pm > Sauna Sitges 11pm > Fiesta 100% Bears at Bears Bar |
Sunday 4 Sep | 6pm – Underwear Party Bears Bar 8pm – Bear Ally – El horno, Bears Bar, Man Bar, Cox Bar, Runway, Parrots, Soho, etc |
Monday 5 Sep | 9:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. > Special WELCOME Night: At Bear-Village |
Tuesday 6 Sep | 9:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. > WHITE NIGHT Special: At Bear-Village |
Wednesday 7 Sep | 21h to 03h >Special Night PRAGUE BEARS 80´s & 90´s With DJ Paw.L – DJ Peasant & DJ BearOsol : At Bear-Village |
Thursday 8 Sep | 10 a.m. > Parc del Garraf Excursion: BEARS from PRAGE organize the traditional excursion to the PARC del GARRAF. You can join the excursion at 10:00 a.m. at the RENFE train station. More information about this excursion in this link: here .
8:00 p.m. > Bears Dinner-Show: At QUEENZ Restaurant “Exclusive Night for Bears & Friends”. Book directly at the restaurant or on their website www.queenzdinnershow.com 9:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. > Special Night of THE CAPITAN with Dj PASCAL: In Bear-Village |
Friday 9 Sep | 9:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. > Special Night BEAR CARNIVAL of Gran Canarias with Dj PERFECTO: In Bear-Village |
Sat 10 Sep | 2pm > BBQ DAY” & PopAir Performance on Rte. LE PATIO. 9pm > Bear Village Anniversary Party with DJ Lusk |
Sun 11 Sep | 9pm > Bear Village Closing with DJ Beni 10 |
Map of the Bears Sitges Village
Sitges is full of bears during Bears week… here is map of the bear hot spots!
Bears Week Sitges Galleries
A selection of photos taken during Bears Week Sitges in various locations.
Gay Beach Party – Closing Edition 2018
Bears Week Sitges 2018 – Popair
Bears Week Sitges 2018 – White Night – Village
Bears Week Sitges 2018 – Tuesday – Bears Bar
Recommended Hotels in Sitges
Most of the hotels in Sitges are in the centre of the Village. The best options are on the seafront offering beautiful views of the Mediterranean.
Dolce Sitges
5 Star Luxury
Located a 10 minute taxi drive from the centre of town, this is the only 5 star hotel in Sitges and one of the best!
Hotel MiM, 4 Star
Stylish & Sophisticated
New, 4 star hotel in the heart of Sitges with beautiful rooms, a skybar with pool and stunning day spa for relaxing!
Hotel Medium, 3 Star
Great Pool & Location
The Hotel Medium is located in the heart of Sitges just seconds from the centre of town with a great pool.
Hotel ME, 4 Star
Deluxe & Luxury Option
The Hotel ME Terramar Sitges is one of the finest hotels in Sitges with its own beach club and large rooms.
Most Popular Apartments
Our readers consistently rate the following apartments with 8+. Book a flexible rate. Choose from a range of studio, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments and penthouses, with local check in assistance.
Sitges Group Apartments
Range of seafront apartments with great balconies.
Sleeps up to 6
From €89/night
Destiono Apartments
Luxury apartments with great amenities and designer stye.
Selection of 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms.
From €99/night
1840 Apartments
Beautiful selection of apartments in a restored building.
Selection of 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom.
From €70/night
Urban Suite Apartments
Stunning apartments in the heart of Sitges with great amenities.
From 2 to 5 guests.
From €100/night
Other Events in Sitges
Scroll along for other Sitges Events – Month by Month
Sitges Gay Pride 2023
Circuit Festival Barcelona
Fiesta Mayor
Sitges Bears Week
Santa Tecla
Stop SIDA Gala Benefit
Sitges Wine Festival
Sitges Zombie Walk
Sitges Tapa a Tapa
Bears Week Sitges – May Edition
Eurovision
Corpus Christi
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