June 12 – Sitges, Spain

old town and the beach

Weather – 26º, sunny, breezy…lovely

old town

Steps – 7,975

Humidity – 75%

Being in Sitges is like a combination vacation of a Mexico resort and big European city vacation. It’s mostly relaxing in a warm place, but with some city aspects.

Because of that, there is little to report from today.

The day started (and ended) very much like yesterday…breakfast, some reading on the balcony, a walk, a stop for a refreshment on the water, lunch, a stop for

Vivero Beach Club

water, back to the room, watching rehearsal, napping, watching soccer, watching the real show, bed.

Today we started our wander in the opposite direction from yesterday’s walk. This direction is through the old town.

sculpture and church

Things of note were the beaches we wandered past. We assume they are all public, with some chairs and umbrellas for rent (50€ for 2 and an umbrella.) Most people DIY their beach time, and don’t seem to spend the whole day, but more like a couple of hours. We walked for a bit in the water – it is cool and refreshing. The beaches are deep and the water is shallow for a long way with soft, light brown sand. Some are topless, but not very much. We found a nude beach –nude sunbathing is legal but seems to be only in specific spots. Topless is wherever, but nude was only at one beach.

We found lunch an outdoor place that was actually non-smoking. We didn’t

lunch

choose that place for that reason but realized when we were already seated – I guess places can choose to go non-smoking if they want. We had pan con tomate (not as easy as I thought to find) and a burrata salad – both were delicious. A busker stopped by for a few songs and came around for tips after…he took cash of course but also had something to tap with – the first time we’ve done that.

all this for 7 Euros

On the way back, after lunch we weren’t looking for another drink, but found a spot with a beer and chips for 2.5€, or vermouth and olives for 3.5€! How could we pass that up!?! So, 2 drinks and a snack for less than 10CAD!

Sitges is sprinkled with statues. We didn’t have to search at all for them. Each has a QR code letting you look up info on them.

watching the game

We went back to Sitges Sports Bar to watch the Canada soccer game. It wasn’t nearly as busy as it was for the Mexico game last night. There were a few Canada supporters including a group of ‘kids’ who seemed like they should still be finishing gr 11!

The Pride show was still going strong when I closed

El Greco - spent time in Sitges

my eyes at about 1230, but I went right to sleep.

Stacey – it really is…we aren’t doing much, but the day somehow passes

beautiful place