Great Climate
The climate is an essential factor to consider when organizing a congress, especially if much of the programming takes place outdoors. Sitges boasts magnificent weather conditions at any time of the year, with mild temperatures (an average of 16 ºC) and more than 300 sunny days annually.
Excellent Location
Sitges is just 38 kilometers from Barcelona and is very well connected to the city. Therefore, getting to this town is simple and varied: by car via the highway, by plane from Reus or Barcelona-El Prat airports, with direct buses to Sitges, and by train from the Catalan capital.
Adequate Conference Infrastructure
Sitges has a modern and extensive network of hotels and congress and convention halls, capable of accommodating all kinds of business and leisure events. A hotel in Sitges on the beachfront with the necessary infrastructure for events will capture the attention of the most discerning attendees. Hotel Calipolis is located in the center of Sitges, facing the sea, and has 170 rooms, 7 meeting rooms, 2 restaurants, an outdoor terrace... all the amenities and services needed to successfully host a congress or event.
Already Chosen by Other Important Organizers
You might be interested to know that Sitges is already the venue for many prestigious international events. For example, the International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia, one of the largest film festivals in Europe. Other events that are held or have been held here include Dance World Spain and the International Barcelona-Sitges Rally.
Privileged Environment
The location of Sitges is unbeatable: washed by the mild and calm waters of the Mediterranean and at the foot of the Garraf Massif, a green environment of great ecological value. All the city’s beaches are clean, high-quality, and sandy, where all kinds of water activities can be practiced.
Balance Between Traditions and Modern Life
Despite being heavily focused on tourism, Sitges has managed to maintain its traditions and a lifestyle consistent with the quality of life of a medium-sized city. Catalan folklore events are common in this town, and it preserves its historical and cultural heritage in excellent condition.
Additionally, it offers a lively leisure scene, including restaurants and bars ideal for gastronomic tasting and fun. The combination of all these factors has earned Sitges the prestigious Biosphere Award as recognition of its commitment to responsible tourism.
