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The Church of Sant Bartomeu i Santa Tecla aka “LA PUNTA”

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Church of Sant Bartomeu i Santa Tecla, popularly known as “La Punta” (The Point), is the most iconic landmark in Sitges. Perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, it serves as the symbolic divide between the town’s main promenade and its smaller northern beaches. 

Why It’s Called “La Punta”

The nickname “La Punta” refers to its prominent geographic location on a headland that juts into the sea at the end of the town’s seafront promenade. Its elevated position at Plaça del Baluard makes it visible from almost anywhere along the Sitges coastline. 

Architecture and History

  • Structure: Built primarily in the 17th century, the church features a distinct asymmetrical silhouette with two bell towers: the taller octagonal belfry (consecrated in 1672) and a smaller “conjuratory” tower that houses the city clock.
  • Style: While it has Gothic origins dating back to the 14th century, its current form is a stunning example of Catalan Baroque architecture.
  • Interior Highlights:
    • Baroque Altarpieces: It houses one of Catalonia’s most significant collections of 17th-century polychrome wood altarpieces.
    • The Organ: A highly valued baroque organ dating from 1699 is still used for concerts and services.
    • Treasury Room: A small museum area containing sacred items like the silver sanctuary and the Corpus Christi monstrance. 

Visitor Information for 2026 

  • Opening Hours: Typically open for visitors from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Access may be restricted during religious services.
  • Mass Schedule:
    • Monday – Saturday: 7:30 PM.
    • Sunday: 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM (Spanish), 12:30 PM, and 7:30 PM.
  • Cost: Entry to the main church is generally free; however, guided tours that include the bell tower typically require a paid ticket.
  • Location: Plaça de l’Ajuntament, 20, 08870 Sitges. 

Cultural Significance

The church is the heart of Sitges’ major festivals. It plays a central role during the Festa Major (August 24, Sant Bartomeu) and the Santa Tecla festival (September 23), where traditional dances and fire runs (correfocs) often begin or end at its iconic steps.

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Three Kings Parade

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Date: January 6, 2026

The Three Kings (Reyes Magos) event in Sitges, Spain, happens annually on the evening of January 5, 2026, with the grand parade (Cabalgata) through the town, featuring floats, music, and sweets, following the Kings’ arrival by sea at the Fragata, culminating the Christmas season before Three Kings Day (Epiphany) on January 6th. Expect magic, sweets (and coal for fun!), and letter-collecting pages in the days prior, with official tourism sites providing detailed routes and timings closer to date.

The Three Kings event in Sitges, a major celebration in Spain, centers around a large parade held annually on January 5th, the eve of Epiphany. This vibrant tradition sees the Three Wise Men (Melchior, Gaspar, and Balthazar) process through the town on elaborate floats, distributing over half a ton of sweets to the crowds

Arrival by Sea: The three Kings, Melchior, Gaspar, and Balthasar, arrived at the Port of Sitges around 12:30 PM on January 5, 2026, to greet children and mark the start of the final festive celebrations.

  • The Three Kings Parade (Cabalgata de los Reyes Magos): The main procession occurred on the evening of January 5, 2026, starting at 5:00 PM.
  • Parade Route: The parade began at La Fragata and wound through the center of Sitges along a specific route, including Passeig de la Ribera, Carrer de la Bassa Rodona, and Carrer Major, concluding at the Town Hall (Ajuntament).
  • Epiphany (Three Kings Day): January 6, 2026, was a national public holiday in Spain. This is the traditional day when children wake up to find gifts left by the Kings in or near their shoes overnight, after the previous evening’s parade. 

Tradition and Atmosphere

During the parade, the Kings and their pages ride on elaborate floats, throwing thousands of sweets to the excited crowds lining the streets. Children in the days leading up to the parade drop off their wish lists at a royal post office, or hand them directly to the Kings’ royal pages, like Aisha, who was at the Old Market (Mercat Vell) on January 2 and 3.

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Sitges Pride

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Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026, to Sunday, June 14, 2026

Location: primarily along the seafront.

Sitges Pride 2026 is scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, to Sunday, June 14, 2026, offering five days of events including parties, pool events, rooftop parties, and a main Saturday night mega-event, with a new program in development featuring themes like “SLAY,” “NEON,” “WHITE DREAMS,” and “INFERNO,” plus the traditional Sunday parade, so book accommodations early as it’s a busy event.

Over  46,000 people gather for this great and fun event in Sitges.

*More than 24+ floats
*Amazing Concerts
*Performances
*Sitges Gay Pride Village Packed
*Food Stands
*Hot Men
*Huge Stage
*Bars
*Alcohol
*Music
*T-Dances

Pride Village: Located on the seafront opposite the Hotel Calipolis, the Village is the main hub for free concerts, shows, and bars.

Parties: New pool parties, rooftop events, an opening party, and a mega Saturday night finale are in development.

Atmosphere: The event is known for transforming the town into a huge outdoor festival that attracts thousands of people from across the world. 

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Sitges Carnival

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Date: February 12 – 18, 2026

This event is located throughout Psg de la Ribera, C, Bonaire, C.Parellades and Cap De la Vila.

The Sitges Carnival has several big events such as:

“NOCHE DE LAS TURISTAS”
“NOCHE DE LAS VIUDAS”
“NOCHE DE LAS MANTILLAS”

*Sitges has been celebrating “Carnival” for over 100 years
*Wild Fun Festival
*Over 2,500 participants
*Approximately 50 floats

  • Arrival of King Carnestoltes: Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The “King of Carnival” arrives at Plaça Vidal i Quadras to officially start the festivities.
  • Costumed Bed Race: Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM. A humorous race of decorated beds through the town streets.
  • Rua de la Disbauxa (Debauchery Parade): Sunday, February 15, 2026, at 7:30 PM. This is the first of the two main parades, featuring over 50 floats and thousands of performers.
  • Rua de l’Extermini (Extermination Parade): Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 9:00 PM. The second main parade and the most intense night of the celebration.
  • Burial of the King (Ash Wednesday): Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 7:00 PM. A satirical funeral procession that concludes with the “Burial of the Sardine,” marking the end of Carnival.
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Àgora 3 Galeria d’Art (Gallery)

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Àgora 3 Galeria d’Art is a prominent art gallery in Sitges, founded in 1972. Located near the sea in the historic center, it serves as a major reference point for Catalan art, showcasing a blend of mid-20th-century figurative artists and contemporary works.

Address: Carrer Nou, 20, 08870 Sitges, Barcelona, Spain.
Website: agora.es.
Phone: +34 938 94 03 38.
Email: agora@agora.es

Opening Hours
Monday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Tuesday: Closed.
Wednesday – Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: Closed (Hours may vary during peak seasons or for special events).

The gallery focuses on traditional and modern Catalan painters, as well as contemporary sculpture and graphic works.

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Gay Sitges Information:

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Sitges is considered the most gay-friendly in the World. Located 35 km SW of Barcelona. 35% of the gay residents are from the Netherlands, the UK, France and Scandinavia.

Sitges has approximately 4,510 accommodations and the majority are 4 stars and gay friendly hotels. This town is very cultural and very artistic. The night clubs are fun and people are very friendly. Bartenders are known for their welcome to our club shot of alcohol.

The side walk by the beaches are wide, long and a good way to keep in shape either by running or walking from one end to the other. You will get motivated by seeing all the runners and people exercising by the side walk through out the day.

AVERAGE WEATHER:
Nov-Apr: 8-12 °C, May-Oct: 13-24 °C,

LANGUAGE SPOKEN:
Catalan, Spanish, English