Gay Sitges? What does this really mean? A lot of people from the gay community have fallen in love with this little fisher town. It’s one of those hidden spots in the Mediterranean that just keeps surprising you. It’s not only beautiful in all its aspects: narrow streets with white houses, amazing beaches, great food and a vivid nightlife.
Sitges is one the favourite destinations of the gay community. This is because of the open minded spirit in the city. You can find gay bars, gay clubs, gay restaurants, gay shops, gay hotels, gay beaches coexisting with the locals and family tourist that find this city also perfect for children. Diversity is the norm without exception in Sitges and all who walk its streets are welcome.
If you’ve always wondered what the world would be if we could all live next to each other without sexual orientation, color or size being problem, here is where you see how it’s done! If you’ve never been in Sitges you’re missing out on some real taste of Spain. Have a vacation like you’ve never had located 35 km. South of Barcelona on the Mediterranean coast of Spain. Meet the gay Sitges for a Barcelona experience in an open-minded town.
Bears Sitges Week
The Bear club of Sitges is a non-profit association that through its events with the help of the “supporters” and attendees, collaborate and help actively, medially and economically different local, national and international foundations and organizations. They are a big group of friends with common goals such a meeting new people, having fun, organize events, outings, games, discussions, and actively promote the cultural and social heritage of Sitges.
Every year this event attracts more than 5,000 visitors, bears, fans, hunters, muscle bears and much more. Sitges becomes a bear paradise these days. Watch out boys!
Carnival of Sitges
Carnival in Sitges is one of those things that you have to do in life. It’s crazy, that’s for sure. The parade is pretty spectacular, you will see all kinds of cars passing by with people dancing on top dressed in the most extravagant ways. The bars and streets a completely full. A lot of people prefer to continue to party at the beach with some drinks and music. Others prefer to wander the streets looking for action and parties! This event is no particularly gay sitges, it attracts all kinds of public!
TIP: During Carnival a lot of wallets and phones magically disappear… We recommended to keep them in secret pockets, inside your jacket, put a purse is definitely not the safest.
Sitges International Bears Meeting
Sitges is also home to the huge gathering of bears during International Bears Week. A variety of events are planned, including the crowning of Mr Bear Sitges. Most of the events will be happening in the town’s gay sitges bars – such as Bears bar, El Horno, Ruby’s bear cave and XXL. Notice that many of the events require ticket.
When? It’s usually in March or April.
Gay Pride of Sitges
The main event of this week is the parade, it’s the highlight of the Gay Pride in Sitges. It’s one big party all week long! The floats are beautifully decorated, the costumes are outrageous and the atmosphere is electric. During the entire week there are parties, concerts, live music. More than 55,000 people attended the Gay Pride Sitges in 2023 and we expect more for the summer of 2024.
No where else in Europe can you find such a great parade where you are at the heart of the celebration!
When? The Gay Pride in Sitges is celebrated during the second week of June.
Gay Sitges Beaches
So, after all these parties and big events there must be a place to relax, right? No worries Sitges has also many gay beaches where you can lay all day doing nothing, with clothes or not, feeling always welcome because of the free spirit of the entire town.
L’home mort beach
Gay naturist beach, nudist mainly formed by the Home Mort beach and the Roses Beach. It is accessed by a difficult trail that will take you between 30 minuts from the city to 1 hour (depending on how fast you are, of course!) But the reward is that this beach won’t be completly full, even in summer days there is privacy, you could almost call it your own private beach. Its located below the railway line and south of the Atlantis nightclub.
How to get there: To go to desenrocada you have to start walking from where the “Atlantida Club” used to be. From there starts a sandy/rocky trail that follows the train rail in direction of Vilanova i la Geltrú. You’ll have to walk in that direction more or less half and hour untill you see the beach.
Beach Balmins
Balmins is located to the west of Port d’Aiguadolç. This beach is made up of three small coves between the port and the town center. Mostly a nude beach and very popular amogst gay tourists.
At this beach you can find a lifeguard, Beach Bar, umbrellas, deck chairs, massage service, adapted for disabled (access ramp). This beach has showers and footbaths card operated. The card must be ordered at the beach bar and a symbolic bond has to be paid. The card has 400 seconds of “shower”. When the card is placed under the card-reader the water starts coming out. The card can be recharged or returned to the beach bar to be reused.
Bassa Rodona
This beach is frequented mostly by the gay segment. The good thing about this one it that it’s in the city center, so you can walk from your hotel to the beach. You can also find all diferent amenities such as a lifeguard, a beach bar, umbrella rentals, pedaloes, kayaks and massage service.
Rent a Villa in Sitges?
I’m sure it has popped into your mind:
Where am I going to stay in Sitges? Well, besides from our indisputable knowledge of our beaches, we also know our way around the most amazing villas where you can stay during the summer.