I was born and raised in Barcelona city, and spent every summer in Sitges (a beach town 30min away from the city) and so every summer, we go back and stay in my beach home (and escape to the city). Since I share about this destination, I always get asked about it, where to stay, what to do, so here, I will recap my top recommendations for you to plan your own family trip there. Enjoy!
HOW TO GET THERE
If you are traveling from the USA obviously many airlines get to Barcelona (a huge destination) but I recommend looking into Level Airlines. It offers direct flight (the only one that does) from LAX and they have different packages that are so affordable and with the premium package you still can get a great rate and access all of the comforts: there's wifi on board, you can pre-select your three course meal to ensure you love it, you get hand bags and checked in bags included, you have seat selection and flexibility to cancel or change the tickets, and much more. Plus in every seat you get the best entertainment selection (tons of options for kids) and it's super comfy too.
HOW MANY DAYS SITGES VS BCN?
Barcelona I would do 5 days (3 is doable but you'll see less)
Sitges I would do 3 to 7 days, there's less to do but you will get more of a more relaxed vacay experience (so do 5 city 3 beach if you prefer to focus on the city tourism or do 3 city and 5 beach if you are traveling with a more relaxed goal)
WHERE TO STAY IN SITGES
We have our own beach condo right across the beach and so well located and to be honest it's just the best experience to be able to cook and have our own home feel. So I do recommend airbnbs. Here are some options in prime locations:
But if you want to stay in a hotel, then these are prime location ones I recommend:
WHERE TO EAT IN SITGES
WHAT TO DO IN SITGES
Beaches (Aiguadolc, Barra, Ribera, Sant Sebastia, Balmins)
Explore the village
Local wine tour
Take the promenade train
Bike ride through the whole promenade
Parroquia de Sant Bartomeu i Santa Tecla
Palau Maricel
Placa Ajuntament
Placa Cap de La Vila
Museu Cau Ferrat
Nail salon They don't take reservations. Carrer de Sant Francesc, 37, 08870 Sitges
Gym you can get a two week or monthly pass
WHERE TO STAY IN BARCELONA
Other hotels I absolutely love but NOT best location to walk.
WHERE TO EAT IN BARCELONA
- Moments
- Caelis
- Lasarte
- Alkimia
- Gaig
Tapas Bars
- Tapas 24
With A View
- Mirabe
- Mirablau
- Arola
- Pez Vela
- Agua
- Baritimo
TOURISTIC ATTRACTIONS IN BARCELONA YOU CAN'T MISS
Day 1
- Casa Mila / La Pedrera / Casa Batllo / Casa Amatller
- Placa Catalunya
- Las Ramblas
- La Boqueria
- Placa Reial
- Palau de La Musica
- Catedral de Barcelona
- El Born
- Barri Gotic
- Liceu
- Palau Guell
Day 2
- Parc Guell
- Sagrada Familia
- Arc de Triomf
Day 3
- Montjuic / Magic Fountain
- Placa d'Espanya
- Camp Nou
- Port Olimpic
- Placa Reial
Day 4
- Tibidabo (either just to sightsee or to do the amusement park, if you have kids def recommended)
- Temple Expiatori del Sagrat Cor
I recommend renting a stroller from Easy Travel Kids! You don't need a car in Barcelona, you can walk and get public transportation so easily!
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