Barcelona to Sitges takes 45 minutes by train and is one of the most cosmopolitan resorts in Northern Spain. A hub for wealthy European tourists looking to enjoy an energetic night-life.
The proximity between Sitges and Barcelona, means it is effortless to travel between the two places. Tourists staying in Sitges enjoy traveling to Barcelona to experience all the attractions the city has to offer. Whilst, tourists staying in Barcelona enjoy visiting Sitges for the tranquility of a visiting a picturesque coastal town. Which ever way you are traveling between Sitges and Barcelona, you can do so in very little time.
The town of Sitges is about 40 km south of Barcelona, getting from Barcelona to Sitges is quite easy, either by car or public transport. This delightful coastal town is famous for its film festival and great beaches. Sitges also enjoys some great nightlife and sandy beaches, it has now become a high-class resort. The resort of Sitges has several interesting museums and art galleries to visit. The Maricel Museum and the Cau Ferrat Museum present to the public some fine works of art. The Cau Ferrat museum as once home to the Catalan Modernist artist Santiago Rusiñol. He donated this house to the town of Sitges under condition it housed a museum.
Geographically, Sitges is almost halfway towards Tarragona and makes an ideal stop off if you intend to travel to Tarragona. If you are thinking of heading to Tarragona to view the city’s historic roman ruins, then plan a stop at Sitges. The town is an ideal spot to break the journey, enjoy a meal by the sea and some time to stretch your legs.
What Is There To See And Do In Sitges?
Carnavals, beaches and Zombies. Sitges has everything for a great time!
Some interesting events Sitges hosts every year include the Carnival and the Zombie walk, another great reason to travel from Barcelona to Sitges. The Sitges carnival is a lively and fun event, always with captivating, colourful floats. The Sitges carnival always creates a weekend of fun and partying. The carnival is usually hosted in the month of February of each year. The Sitges Zombie walk is probably one of the region’s unique events. The now infamous Zombie walk is part of the Sitges Film Festival and features a parade of the very best and most horrifying Zombies.
Sun worshipers will be pleased to know that there are two main beaches to enjoy in Sitges. The main Platja la Bassa Ronda is the main beach, and in the summer months, very busy. There is also the quieter Platja de Sant Sebastià which we would recommend for families. All the beaches have during the summer months lifeguards and police patrols. There are plenty of sun beds for hire and the usual water sport activities. Ice cream kiosks and bars are within easy walking distances from most parts of the beaches.
Sitges like most towns on the Catalan coast, enjoys a quaint old town to explore. Adorned by the historic 15th century Church of Sant Bartomeu. The old town was once home to the many fishermen who earned a living from fishing before the start of the tourism boom of the 1970’s. Still, being close to the sea still means that you can enjoy fresh seafood at the many restaurants in the town.
How To Get To Sitges From Barcelona
You can get from Barcelona to Sitges by train, bus or car. Travel time by train to Sitges is under 40 minutes from Barcelona to cover the 42 kms distance. You can board a train for Sitges from the following stations – Estació de França, Passeig de Gràcia or Barcelona Sants. If you board the train at Passeig de Gràcia, you will have a better chance of a seat before it arrives at Barcelona Sants.
Buses to Sitges can be boarded at Plaça España and will take about 45 minutes to get to Sitges. A taxi would cost around 80 Euros and take about 40 minutes. Make sure you check the fare with the driver before you go!
If you have decided to hire a car or have arrived in Barcelona with your own car you can take the AP-7 motorway. Travel time from Barcelona to Sitges is about 35 minutes.
