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- Sitges
Sitges
With over 3 miles (5km) of golden shoreline, Sitges is the
perfect weekend break for tourists wishing to experience Spanish
resorts without straying too far from Barcelona. One of the most
popular holiday resort towns south of Barcelona is Sitges, 21 miles
(45km) from the city. With more than 17 sand beaches, many of them
with EU Blue Flag status, it is easy to see why Sitges has been
called 'the playground of Barcelona'. Renowned for its swinging
nightlife, Sitges attracts thousands of holidaymakers, including
day-trippers from Barcelona, many of them young and
well-heeled.
The city has a reputation for being gay-friendly, expensive, and
decidedly arty, having been the town where the modernist movement
began when it attracted artists such as Bohemian mystic Santiago
Rusinol and later the likes of Salvador Dali. Rusinol's home in the
town has been turned into a museum, displaying some of his works.
Beachgoers and holidaymakers in Sitges can enjoy a number of
activities and sights in and around the town. Sitges also plays
host to the popular Sitges Film Festival, which specialises in
fantasy and horror film genres. Most people, however, visit Sitges
for the beautiful sandy beaches it offers. Between the church at
one end of the town and the Terramar Hotel at the other extremity
there are nine breakwaters, each sheltering gently sloping golden
beaches equipped with showers, refreshment kiosks and sun-loungers
for rent.
Information & Facts
Language
Spanish is the official language, but English is widely
understood in areas frequented by tourists. Catalan, Galician and
Basque are spoken in the relevant areas.
Money
Spain's official currency is the Euro (EUR). One Euro is divided
into 100 cents. Money can be exchanged at bureaux de change and
major hotels, but banks give the best rates. All major credit cards
and travellers cheques are widely accepted at most hotels,
restaurants, and shops. ATMs are widespread and are generally the
cheapest and most convenient method of obtaining money.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March
and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October). The Canary
Islands: GMT (GMT +1 in summer).