Guide to the Beaches of Sitges
In total, there are 17 beaches within the municipality of Sitges, some in the urban area and others in the western or eastern area. All of them are stunning and highly recommended; practically all have passed an external audit to renew the EMAS and ISO 14.001 certificates, an international standard that reflects the quality of the water and sand, the cleanliness of the environment, and the effectiveness of their rescue services.
Beaches in Sitges: In the City Centre
The beaches in the central area are very close to the Calipolis hotel and have all the services that tourists might need: beach bars, lifeguard posts, sunbed rental services, and other types of entertainment such as kayaks or water skiing. The beach right in front of the Calipolis hotel is called Bassa Rodona, with 285 meters in length. All the beaches along Passeig Marítim are easily accessible and within walking distance: La Fragata, for example, is very close to the church of Sant Bartomeu and Santa Tecla; La Ribera is probably the busiest, and Estanyol, Riera Xica, and Barra beach, the latter with access ramps for people with reduced mobility. Still in the centre, but on the western side, you’ll find more secluded and beautiful beaches around the Aiguadolç Marina: the beach called Sant Sebastià, frequented by locals, Balmins, a popular nudist beach, and Aiguadolç.
Beaches Outside the City Centre: Poniente
If you continue towards the west side, you will find small beaches and coves, in some cases quite difficult to access and below the train tracks level. The beaches in this area, which for a long time was an iconic place in the nightlife of Sitges, the Atlantic nightclub, are especially impressive.
In this place, the beaches of Desenrocada and Home Mort are particularly beautiful, both with sun loungers, parasols, and beach bars, especially equipped for a gay naturist audience. They are the smallest (between 90 and 165 meters in length), but also the most beautiful in terms of landscape.
Other Beaches in Sitges: Levante
In this area of the municipality of Sitges, there are four very different beaches, all very interesting. The first, called Botigues, is the largest beach in the whole area, with a length of almost a kilometre and a width of 100 meters. It offers all services, including access ramps for wheelchairs and six beach bars spread across it.
Much smaller is Cala Ginesta, located inside Port Ginesta, a space known as the marina with the highest number of berths in Catalonia, making it a perfect place to swim after a day of sailing.
Probably the prettiest beach in Sitges is Garraf, located in the small town of the same name. The sailor-style beach huts, protected for their cultural importance, are particularly interesting to see. This beach offers all kinds of services, from rescue to restaurants and bars, as well as water sports.
Finally, it is worth mentioning Cala Morisca, the most important naturist beach in the eastern area of Sitges. Hidden between two cliffs, it is very secluded and therefore private, with beach bars and restaurants.
Something More to Know About the Beaches of Sitges
In addition to the location of these beautiful beaches, tourists should be aware of other important information. For example, some beaches have access ramps for people with reduced mobility, and also specific chairs to enter the water.
We also want to highlight the importance of protecting yourself from the sun with sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, and a t-shirt, even when the day is cloudy and especially from noon to 4 pm, the hours with the strongest UV rays.
If you need more information, the Tourist Office can help you with other activities available on the beaches of Sitges, such as yoga classes, tai chi, or other sports and types of entertainment, especially for children.
