Sitges is a seaside town and municipality in the province of Barcelona, Spain. Sitges is home to the subtropical Mediterranean Sea water that has a very high content of minerals.
It is worth noting that, due to its geographical location and climate, Sitges has one of the best climates in Europe and it was even ranked among the top 6 healthiest places in Europe by The World Health Organization WHO. Another important aspect related with Sitges’s climate is undoubtedly its beautiful sunsets seen from any point around town.
Things to do in Sitges
1. Sitges Park
Sitges Park is a typical Mediterranean park that has an area of 140 hectares and is the main entrance to the town. The park has an interesting zoo inside, which is known to have over 6,000 animals. This zoo has many attractions such as Sea lion pool, monkey school, dolphin show and turtle tank with some artificial fresh water streams.
2. Sitges Palace
Sitges Palace is a historical museum that was established in 1862 and houses many works of art, sculptures and paintings which date back at least 200 years. It is worth noting that all of the exhibits were donated to the museum by the people of Sitges.
3. Church of Sant Bartomeu i Santa Tecla
This church is one of the most important churches in Sitges, as it was built in 16th century and hosts many cultural events and concerts every year. The interior part of this church has a Baroque style and it is known to have a very large organ that was added later on. Artists like Lorca, Picasso and Dalí used to visit this church although during different time periods. It is also interesting to mention that Dalí had provided his art for decoration purposes inside this church
4. Maset del Moro
Maset del Moro is a piece of art and it is considered to be one of the main points of interest in Sitges. The name translates as Moorish Palace and it is located in the port area. It was built some time between 16th and 18th centuries by businessman Antoni Gelabert which gave a Christian touch to this building.
It was also used as residence for Italian circus family Pronove in the past, who had left their mark on this palace by adding many paintings inside that still remain until today. This palace has been used for many purposes such as hosting social events, cultural activities and festivals, among other things
