Sitges is a cosmopolitan resort set on a headland at the northern end of Spains Costa Dorada, just 25 miles from Barcelona. Holidays to Sitges became popular in the early 1900′s, leaving a legacy of luxurious mansions and villas.

Sitges

 Today Sitges has a trendy laid-back Bohemian atmosphere and is very popular with the gay community. With Catalan tapas bars, restaurants, fashion boutiques, designer shops and antique shops the town attracts many trendy arty people. The beautiful seafront promenade and the narrow winding streets of the old town offer a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of the main town. The old town and the seafront come to life at night with many clubs, discos, bohemian bars, traditional restaurants and sidewalk cafes.

Discover Sitges heritage by visiting the three museums which are home to works by Picasso and El Greco, the 17th century waterfront church and by exploring the maze of tiny streets lined with fascinating Catalan architecture.

Sitges

Sitges has over 3 miles of beautiful sandy beaches including nine which have been awarded a Blue Flag. The beaches here cater for everyone with stretches of beach for families, gay areas and secluded nudist areas. There is a range of watersports available on the Sitges beaches including scuba diving, jet skiing, water skiing, water motor biking, windsurfing, surfing, sailing and pedalos. Many of the beaches offer group excercise classes and have organised beach games such as volleyball. The beaches are less busy in the Autumn when temperatures hover around 20C to 25C with sea temperatures still a very pleasant 20C to 23C.

Away from the beach activities include hiking in the Garraf Mountains, horse rides along the coastal paths and golf. For the more adventurous there is skydiving, hang-gliding, hot-air ballooning, 4×4 adventure trips and quad biking.

Carnival Time

Sitges is home to the famous Carnival, lasting for days on end and attracting thousands of people. Watch out for the late deals to Sitges and experience the amazing carnival drag shows. Other events which take place in Sitges include the International Film Festival, the Corpus Christi exhibition, the Classic Car Rally, Jazz and Tango Festivals and many concerts throughout the summer months.

This vibrant town has a typically Mediterranean climate with more than 300 hours of sunshine a year. During July and August temperatures often reach 28C and humidity levels can be high. Popular for family holidays all year round Sitges offers the opportunity to visit the amazing city of Barcelona, Tarragona and Montserrat, not forgetting the fantastic Port Aventura theme park which is a day out the whole family will love.

The Costa del Sol (Sun Coast) is located in the south of Spain between Costa de la Luz and Costa Tropical. Stretching for more than 90 miles, it includes the city of Malaga and the resorts of Benalmadena, Torremolinos, Marbella, Fuengirola and Nerja.

Costa del Sol

Originally made up of fishing villages, the Costa del Sol became a popular tourist destination back in the 1950′s.

The Costa del Sol has something for everyone, including great hotels, beautiful beaches and clear, calm blue Mediterranean waters, restaurants, bars, nightlife, golf courses, theme parks, waterparks, amusement parks, safari parks, zoos, casinos, flamenco shows, history, culture and architecture.

Places to visit and things to do

The following are just a few of the many attractions and places to visit in the Costa del Sol.

Tivoli World – Benalmadena
For a great day out for all the family, Tivoli World is an amusement park with lots of rides, entertainment and an open-air theatre.

Dolphin Watching – Benalmadena
There are many dolphin watching areas in the resort of Benalmadena which will be enjoyed by the whole family.

Crocodile Park – Torremolinos
The park has over 300 crocodiles which can be safely viewed from a distance of under 2 metres. An African museum, small zoo, small cinema, reptile house, kid’s playground and restaurant are also found at the park.

Marbella Beaches
Marbella not only has great nightclubs but it also has over 17 miles of glorious beaches.

Puerto Banus – Marbella
This is a luxury marina and shopping centre which is also home to a very interesting aquarium where you can see lots of different species of mediterranean sealife. There is also a great market here on Saturdays.

The El Pimpi – Malaga
A visit to the the El Pimpi restaurant is worth visiting, not only for it’s good food (which is reasonably priced) and great wine (make sure you ask for it from the barrell, not from the bottle) but most of all for its wonderful atmosphere and decor.

The Picasso Museum – Malaga
The museum, named after Pablo Picasso who was born in Malaga, houses many of the famous artists works.

Alcazaba – Malaga
This well preserved Moorish fortress in the capital Malaga has a the ruins of a 2nd century roman theatre at its entrance and is well worth a visit.

Gibralfaro Castle – Malaga
Perched on a hill overlooking the Alcazaba, Gibralfaro Castle is a fine example of 14th century architecture.

Golf
With more than 30 golf courses, the Costa del Sol is the perfect location to polish up on your golfing skills.

Climate
The Costa del Sol enjoys dry, hot summers and mild winters. The average temperature in May and June is 22-27C which is probably the best time to visit as temperatures soar to an average of 29C until early October when they drop back to an average of 23C.

No matter what your age, one of the cheap package holidays to Spain will be ideal for all the family.

With it’s mild climate and beautiful sandy beaches, the Costa del Sol is a popular last minute holidays tourist destination choice all the year round.