WINE TOURISM  Viladellops vineyards

Celler Gran – 08734 Viladellops (Olèrdola) – Tel +34 938 188371 md@viladellops.com

El Garraf Park occupies more than half of the area, with nearly 12,376 hectares. It is a rugged landscape, of rounded and arid hills, of narrow dales and great ravines and white rock cliffs. La Morella (594 m) and El Rascler (572 m) are the highest peaks of this calcareous region, where the action of the water and air have constructed a formidable system of deep fissures, caves, karrens and dolines.

The vegetation and fauna are composed of species adapted to the harsh conditions of long hours of sun and the scarcity of superficial water, such as the reed, the agave, the prickly pear and the palmetto tree, but there are also holm oak forests and pine groves in the lowlands.

The fauna is rich and varied in reptiles and birds, among which we note the hunting eagle or Bonelli´s eagle, one of the most endangered predators in Catalonia. The Mediterranean tortoise, a species that was extinct in El Garraf, is regaining the habitat in this area. The few ponds are also important for the life of many species of invertebrates and of some amphibians, and the impressive karstic system has helped the presence of bats and of cave-dwelling animals, some of which belong to endemic species.

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Information

Centre d’Informació del Parc del Garraf “La Sala” d’Olivella, 08818 Olivella – Telephone 93 8968946 -

09 Jun 2012

CORPUS CHRISTI

On June 9^th,, it’s the Corpus Christi Flower Festival. One of the most beautiful festivals in Sitges, Corpus Christi’s Flower Festival is truly amazing.

Locals stay up all night to magically transform the streets into beautiful carpets of flowers, each with a unique design.

05 Jul 2012

SITGES GAY PRIDE

Sitges will celebrate its Official 3rd Gay Pride this year. There will be an amazing line-up of events, concerts and activities to mark such an auspicious occasion.

18 Jul 2012

19th Sitges International Tango Festival

Tango dancers descend on Sitges from all over the world to celebrate this ever increasingly popular festival.  There are a number of venues around Sitges including most of the beaches where enthusiasts dance until the sun comes up.

20 Aug 2012

Festa Mayor

This is the BIG ONE.  The main annual fiesta in honour of Sant Bartomeu, the patron Saint of Sitges.  The firework display on the 23rd is one of the most spectacular display of fireworks to be seen.  You need to be down by the beach by 21:00 as it is very busy and the town gets closed off in preparation.  The backdrop to this magnificent display is the church of Santa Tecla.  Not to be missed!

03 Sep 2012

Sitges Bears Week

The  11th International Bears Sitges Week 2012, for more information visit  www.bearsitgesclub.org

22 Sep 2012

Santa Tecla

This fiesta is a mini Fiesta mayor with spectacular fireworks on 22nd.  Youngsters parade the dragon around the streets of Sitges with loud drumming and bangers.  Definitely worth watching the children spinning their fireworks, but beware, the safety rules are pretty lax, so don’t wear your best gear.

04 Oct 2012

44th Sitges International Film Festival

The 45th edition of the Sitges International Film Festival, considered the world’s best festival specializing in genre films. For further information visit http://sitgesfilmfestival.com/cat

Good morning!

Today is a lovely day in Sitges, enjoy at the beach!

Don’t forget to ask in the reception for the free beach towels!!

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¡Buenos días!

Hoy hace un día espléndido para ir a la playa en Sitges. Ven a disfrutarlo.

No te olvides que disponemos de servicio de toallas para la playa gratuito en la recepción.

Playa de Sitges Mayo 2012

Ven a Sitges y aparca gratis en el Hotel Capri! No pierdas tiempo buscando aparcamiento ni dinero!

The breakfast of pastries, breads, and coldcuts was excellent. Automated free-of-charge espresso machine by pool area was a splendid addition. The front desk staff were friendly and capable, and responded to my request for a room with a large bed (rather than 2 twins pushed together, all too common in Spanish hotels)–for what it´s worth, that room was also equipped for the disabled. Location is a block away from the main beach.

San Sebastian Beach Sitges

Thank you very much for your nice message.  The timing of it is great, the hotel will close its doors for the season on October 16th. We are all looking forward to the winter break but we are also kind of sad since we all enjoy working here so much!

We´ve enjoyed summer very hot weather until just a few days ago. It´s a bit milder now but still very nice and no rain at all since July!

We are all looking forward to seeing you next year and we wish you a very happy and healthy Christmas.

Otoño en Sitges

Sebastian, Carol, Noe and everyone else at the Hotel Capri.

Hope you are all ok and feeling better after the sun has cooled down. We have had hot temps here very good but now it has gone. Has it slowed down at the hotel now? You will soon close down for the winter. Pat and I wish you all a happy Christmas and a good break. We look forward to seeing you all next year in Sitges. Have a happy time. We send our best wishes to you all,

George and Patricia Gibbs