Sitges is only small, it takes about ten minutes to walk around the key parts of the town but its coastline does stretch for miles. More familiar to the mature gay man, 30 years plus, and primarily couples Sitges will offer a peaceful and enjoyable sun-drenched holiday.

The beaches where men parade in very small, tight swim wear the town is more fitting for the male gay than female. It hosts a gay nudist beach, a family nudist beach, a gay beach and a free-for-all beach.

The town itself has retained its look and feel as a small Spanish community, with small side streets and buildings that remain intact since the beginning of the 20th Century. Sitges has countless gay bars, restaurants, coffee shops, clothes shops and a handful of bars. There is something for every scene here.

If visiting Sitges it is best to go between May and September, don't make the mistake of going between October and March because it is always very quiet and most venues have shut down for the winter.

Sitges is also popular with the Spanish as a holiday destination, so there is a real mix of people - plus Barcelona is only a 20-minute train away with buses running through out the night.

Sitges is totally Spanish, even the bars for which many Brits have set up and manage still retains the local flavour. Most bar men speak Spanish and it is worth trying the language in order to fit in. Unlike Costa Del England, Sitges does respect its tourists if they try to speak Catalan or at least  use a few words - you're bound to get on better with your barman that way.

The food is traditional Spanish, but you can also find some pleasant modern international menu restaurants. It is advised though that you be careful of belongings because pickpockets and petty thieves often catch out tourists.

There have been incidences in the past of British men being murdered in the area - it is advised you do not walk alone along a dark, quiet, early hours beach. You may come across the odd homophobic oddball, who will pretend to be gay to mug you or attack you. In general the area is remarkable safe and enjoyable.

The whole town shuts down for siesta between 3 - 6pm, so there is nothing to do but sleep, enjoy the beach or pop to Barcelona. There is no point enjoying the evenings' entertainment until after 10.30pm and clubs do not get going until at least 1am.

Being Spain gay people have their rights set in stone from Gay marriage, equality and pretty much the ease to enjoy themselves being as natural and relaxed as you wish. Sitges you can get away with most things but it is worth respecting the local citizens.

Train:

Approximately a 20-30minutes train ride from Barcelona Airport which run about three or four times an hour.

Bus:

Approximately one an hour which take about 40 minutes.

Taxi:

It might be easier getting public transport, not to mention cheaper - but taxis are readily available. You should not have a need for a taxi when in Sitges.