Sitges lgbtq
When it comes to homosexual travel, Spain is one of the best and most exciting destinations you can visit.
We have experienced many of Spain’s accepted gay destinations but we have to say, Sitges is our favourite lgbtq+ hotspot in Spain!
Sitges is well-known for its Mediterranean beaches, pretty narrow streets, stunning marina and especially for its gay scene. The gay scene is so prominent here in Sitges, it takes centre stage in the main part of town. In fact, if you Google ‘Sitges’, it specifically mentions that it is filled with gay bars. This is not just a town or city with a gay scene; in our opinion it is a gay town!
What a lot of people execute not realise is that they can easily stop by from Barcelona (which is very popular). Sitges is just 30 minutes southwest from Barcelona by instruct – see below for instructions.
Let’s take a glance at all that Sitges has to offer in our ‘Sitges Gay Guide’ and find out why we can’t wait to return!
Why is Sitges Queer Friendly?
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The 2025 Edition of Gay Sitges Guide features the latest information on Sitges bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels, together with conclude details on the top 12 events of the Season.
Sitges, located on the Mediterranean Coast, is one of the most popular male lover destinations in Europe. Nestled in between the warm sea and the Garaff mountains, the village enjoys a unusual microclimate, affording it more than 300 days of Sunshine per year.
Often touted as the “St Tropez” of Spain, Gay Sitges is an exclusive but not an costly resort. It has 25 different beaches, 2 of them nudist and the main gay beach is located right in the heart of the village. Dining out is affordable and restaurants are wide and varied, with dishes infused with a mix of French, Catalan and Mediterranean influences.
Sitges has more than 25,000 inhabitants, almost a quarter of whom are expats. This population swells to over a hundred thousand per day during the Summer with many day trippers from nearby Barcelona together with guests staying in the Village.
The village is quite compact and nearly all of the hotels are located less than 10 minutes from the centre of the
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Sitges has been a popular destination for the gay community for more than 25 years. Attracted by its beautiful beaches, thriving nightlife and stunning architecture, it’s easy to see why gay travellers from all corners of the world flock to Sitges every year. As well as being a popular gay resort Sitges is also a favourite with families from Spain and all over Europe and the two sets of visitors happily co-exist together.
Sitges has more than 17 beaches and three predominately gay beaches. The most well known is Playa De la Bassa Rodona and there are two gay naturist beaches – Playa De Las Balmins and Playa del Muerto. All beaches extend comfortable sun lounges, umbrellas and refreshments to leave visitors relax and appreciate Sitges’ fun-loving atmosphere.
There’s no doubt Sitges is a city that loves a party an is place to countless festivals throughout the year. The biggest gay event on the festival calendar is Sitges Gay Carnival every February. Held just before the major Sitges Carnival, it features a packed programme of events and most of the gay bars and clubs also grip their own party nights throughout the carnival.
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Accommodation Tip
Parrots Hotel
Hotel, gay-friendly. ***, from 70 €
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Located in the center of Sitges, next to Parrots Restaurant and Parrots Pub and only two minutes away from the seafront.
@ Carrer Joan Tarrida 16
Sitges 08870
About Sitges and its gay life
Sitges is a small town 35 km south-western of Barcelona. In the belated 19th century Sitges started to become a mecca for artists and a center for Modernist and post Art Nouveau architects. During the 1960s (under the conservative dictatorship of Franco) it became a center for the counterculture in Spain.
Nowadays, Sitges' economy is based mainly on upscale tourism, business meetings and conferences. Unlike most other coasts in Spain which were taken over by budget mass tourism in the 1970s and 1980s, Sitges fortunately preserved its unique atmosphere of a charming and pleasant (but also more expensive) place to relax and have amusement.
This attracted also more and more queer tourists and expatriates, and in the 1990s Sitges became a gay hotspot. Especially in July and August Sitges is packed with gay men f