Gay Guide to Sitges 2024

Our gay guide to Sitges will give you an overview of the Village, the times to eat, the beaches to visit, the shops to spend your cash in and the places to party!

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Welcome to Gay Sitges

If you have never been to Sitges then this is the place to help you start planning your first visit. Find out about how Sitges became Europe’s No 1 gay destination and discover the very best bars, clubs, restaurants and more with our insider tips and exclusive offers! Your journey begins here.

When to Visit?

Sitges is a year round destination with three distinct seasons. The low season begins during Carnival in late February and lasts until the end of May. The high Season is from June until the end of September. The Winter Season is from October to January.

Check out our beginners guide!

Sitges Neighbourhoods

Sitges is a small  former fishing village nestled between the Garaff mountains and the Mediterranean Sea. It has 8 distinct neighbourhoods each with their own character and charm, all within easy walking distance from the gay bars and beaches.

Check out the neighbourhoods of Sitges.

Our Beginners Guide to Gay Sitges

From finding out the best places to stay to discovering our insider tips to the best tapas, wines, cruising spots and more!

Sitges from the sky

Sitges has a stunning promenade allowing you to walk along the Mediterranean Seafront to your favourite beach!

When the Roman’s first visited Spain over two thousand year’s ago they built a town called Subur. Sitges now stands on that very same spot. We all know how the Roman centurions liked to party and that tradition continues to this very day. Welcome to Sitges, a party-town like no other.

Travelling to Sitges is easy, accommodation plentiful, the climate perfectly Mediterranean, the people relaxed, the beaches long and sandy, the food and drink easy to come by and full of regional variety.

Unspoilt by the tourist boom of the 1960’s, Sitges has retained that “picture-postcard” look, with narrow cobbled streets, beautiful Spanish architecture and unspoilt scenic views; a world away from the plastic and the concrete of the more traditional Spanish resorts along the Costa Brava and Costa Del Sol. With a microclimate of its own Sitges has over 300 days of Sunshine with temperatures ranging from 26 degrees to 33 degrees during the Summer months. This is Spain as it was meant to be… but even better!

Sitges has a long-standing gay appeal, being renowned as a bohemian hang-out and artist’s colony since the early nineteenth century. Painters such as Picasso, Dali and Miro adored the town. It was also a favourite of writers including Tennessee Williams and Douglas Fairbanks. The artistic heritage lingers on in several fine galleries and art museums.

The town also boasts some stunning Cuban-style colonial architecture (built on the wealth of the sugar trade), and many grand neo-classical Catalan mansions with magnificent carved timber doors, hand-painted ceramic tile murals, and intricate wrought iron balconies, door lanterns and window grilles.

The first gay disco in Spain opened in Sitges 25 years ago. It is still going stronger than ever. Sitges pool parties, gay beach parties and foam parties, are world renowned. Hands get frisky as the foam level rises.

The resort’s population swells from 30,000 locals to 250,000 revelers during peak season (Late May to end September) with most of the tourists either gay or curious! Off season, Sitges takes on a more relaxed atmosphere has many festivals and events and is perfect for that second holiday or weekend getaway. The influx of tourists essentially makes the town is one big cruising zone, but to help you on your way there are 2 areas where you are definitely in for a treat.

There is 1 gay beach, 2 nudist beaches, 450 Shops, dozens of outdoor cafes, amazing restaurants, 23 gay bars, 4 nightclubs, a very busy Sauna and thousands of hot homo hombres to keep you busy. And all within a 10 minute walking distance! So in this case, small really is beautiful! The partying begins early in the evening and doesn’t finish until 6am at the earliest.

There is a fiesta every week in Sitges, or so it seems. The Catalans know how to throw a party and every weekend there is some special event or occasion that deserves the odd firework and a cold glass of sparkling Cava. So whether it’s Carnival in February, Gay Pride in June, the Fiesta Mayor in August or the Film Festival in October, there’s always a party taking place in Sitges.

Sitges has to be one of the easiest gay destinations to visit. It is just 40 minutes train journey from Barcelona. And the resort is the perfect base for exploring the other parts of Catalunya. Universal Studios theme park is nearby at Port Aventura, and the ancient monastery of Montserrat with its breathtaking vistas is in the mountains to the north.

  • Book Early

    Sitges has just under 15,000 rooms available in hotels and guest houses and tends to fill up fast. You should book your apartment or hotel well in advance. Visit our Hotels section for the latest deals.

  • Siesta Siesta..

    Remember, supermarkets, tobacconists, pharmacies and most stores close from 1.30pm to 5pm.  Check out the shopping guide for more information.

  • Bar Measures

    Drinks are “free pour” here…so the measures are much larger than you may be used to, so pace yourself and enjoy your night out.  Don’t leave your drink unattended. Check out our bars guide.

  • Explore

    Sitges makes a great base to explore Barcelona. Trains run every 20 minutes during the day and tickets cost less than EUR 7 for a return trip. Our expert tours are coming soon!

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Sitges Bars

Discover the very best bars in Sitges.   Sitges bar scene is quite extensive given its relative size. With more than 23 different gay bars catering to all tastes, they are all worth exploring. And because the village is so compact it is quite easy to walk from one venue to the other in just a few minutes.

Highlights include Bukkake for cruising, Privilege for dancing and Parrots for watching the boys go by as you sip a cocktail on the terrace.

Sitges Restaurants

Dining out in Sitges is a feast for the senses. Whether you are looking for a quick beach side snack in one of the charming chiringuitos,  or an a la carte meal in some of the finest restaurants along the seafront, check out our top preferred restaurants when planning your trip to Sitges.

Restaurants should be reserved in advance especially during the peak Summer months.

Sitges Restaurant Guide

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

Hotel Dolce Sitges



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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

Hotel Mim Sitges



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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

Hotel Medium Sitges



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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

Hotel ME Terramar Sitges



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The Hotel ME Terramar Sitges is one of the finest hotels in Sitges with its own beach club and large rooms.

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