Article published on May 22, 2014 in LF Recommends
Sitges Insider Guides: the Lucas Fox Sitges team share their insights and advice for this beautiful coastal town
Restaurante Fragata, Paseo Maritimo
“A somewhat upmarket all time favorite, good food and great wines, the usp is the fabulous terrace in front, right on the Paseo, just next to the church with its ancient city walls.”
— Frank Leyendeckers, May 2014
Paseo de la Ribera 1
08870 Sitges (Barcelona)
+34 938 941 086
www.restaurantefragata.com
fragata@restaurantefragata.com
Alfresco Restaurante
“The name says it all. Patio restaurant in one of the side alleys of the Calle Mayor, fab settings with palm trees to eat al fresco. Great food and wines, affordable.”
— Frank Leyendeckers, March 2014
C/Pau Barrabeitg 4
08870 Sitges (Barcelona)
www.alfrescorestaurante.es
alfresco@alfrescorestaurante.es
Usaka
“One of the few Japanese restaurants, with a great huge terrace on the paseo along San Sebastian beach, try the Ebi Tempura and the Ebi rolls!”
— Frank Leyendeckers, May 2014
C/Port Alegre 15
Sitges
+34 938 947 011
www.usakasushibar.com
info@usakasushibar.com
Komokieras
“Somewhat hidden in the back part of Sitges in Calle Espalter, minimalistic decor, Catalan cuisine, great value for money, probably the best restaurant in Sitges. Large patio to enjoy in summer.”
— Frank Leyendeckers, April 2014
Espalter 23
08870 Sitges
+34 938 146 1 15
www.komokieras.com
info@komokieras.com
Restaurante Pic Nic
“On the Paseo Maritimo near the Calipolis hotel. Well, who doesn’t know the PicNic? It’s a classic in Sitges, busy in summer and winter. Great for families to have lunch on Sunday, and you can bring your dog too! Very affordable.”
— Frank Leyendeckers, March 2014
Passeig de la Ribera s/n
08870 Sitges
+34 687 494 494
www.restaurantpicnic.com
restaurantpicnic@matasarnalot.com
Greys Sitges
“Modern restaurant, recently refurbished, mainly terrace and cocktail bar, great to lounge on the large terrace on the paseo Maritimo, just below the church. Meeting spot for the expats too.”
— Frank Leyendeckers, June 2014
Paseo de la Ribera 2
08870 Sitges
+34 931 427 369
www.facebook.com/GreysSitgesRestaurant
greyssitges@hotmail.com
Port d’Aiguadolc
“Don’t forget the yacht harbour in Sitges, its a little bit out of town but on walking distance along the new paseo of San Sebastian playa. Plenty of nice restaurants and bars, and La Pacha for the ultimate clubbing experience. It lacks a little bit of a vibe in winter, but in summer it a great place to be if you would want to get away from the hustle and bustle of Sitges town.”
— Frank Leyendeckers, June 2014
Nube Sky Bar at the Avenida Sofia Boutique Hotel
“The newest hotspot in town, the rooftop Sky Bar, its white, the people are fabulous, the views are to die for, there’s a great Martini-pool, great cocktails. Ibiza meets Sitges, don’t miss it!”
— Frank Leyendeckers, May 2014
Avenida Sofia 12
08870 Sitges
+34 938 11 35 00
El Chiringuito Sitges
“Its right on the Paseo de la Ribera, you can’t miss it, its Spain’s oldest chiringuito in fact, established in 1913. Great to watch the beach crowd passing by.”
— Frank Leyendeckers, May 2014
www.facebook.com/barchiringuito.sitges
Spa Wellness at the Dolce hotel, Can Girona, Sitges
“Body treatments, facials, great pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam bath, ice fountain etc. Try it on a rainy day.”
— Frank Leyendeckers, May 2014
Avenida Camí de Miralpeix 12
08870 Sitges
+34 938 109 035
Coso Sitges on the Calle Sant Francesc
“For the fashionistas, Prada, Etro, D&G, Moncler, Chruch’s, Dior, its all there. Indulge yourself!”
— Frank Leyendeckers, May 2014
C/San Francisco 3
08870 Sitges
+ 34 938 114 295
www.cosositges.com
info@coso-schonig.com
Gabriels, Olivella
“A few km inland of the cosmopolitan town of Sitges, you’ll find the medieval town of Olivella, located in the middle of the Natural Park of the Garraf. This quiet and beautiful medieval town is very much worth a visit, and serves as a good basis to hike or mountainbike in the natural park. Right next to the city hall, a small oasis with a Mexican feel to it has been created by Gabriel, the originally French owner of this friendly restaurant. Gabriels offers a mediterranen cuisine with a choice of specials on the menu. You’re invited by the charming owner to enjoy the extensive salad buffet. And all this at great prices. It is open all year round, from Thursday through Saturday for lunch and dinner and on Sundays for lunch only. It is more than worth the detour.”
— Frank Leyendeckers, May 2014
Cami Can Camps
08818 Olivella (Barcelona)
+34 938 959 228
Sitges Carnaval 2014
“There are only a few regions in Spain where Carnaval is celebrated: in Cádiz (Andalucía), Gran Canaria and in Catalunya, where Sitges Carnaval is the most famous one. It is a not to be missed and amazing show that lasts for an entire week. Its famous parades, called Rúas, are a true display of aesthetic and artistic creativity, featuring some 50 wagons, 2,500 participants and an expected 300,000 visitors. For a few days Sitges turns into a piece of Rio at the Mediterranean, with all the costumes, feathers, makeup and fantasy models included. The highlights are the Carnival Sunday, when at 7.30pm occurs the Rua Disbauxa parade, with thousands of participants touring the city center. On Tuesday at 7.30pm the Mardi Gras parade features, which follows the same route and attracts even more visitors. It all ends at Ash Wednesday, when the funeral of the Carnestoltes is being celebrated.”
— Frank Leyendeckers, May 2014
Parc del Foix and Castell de Castellet
“The Foix Park is the most prominent wetland of the Alt Penedes and the Garraf counties, thanks to the Foix river that finds its origin inside the Alt Penedes and, after crossing the region from north to south, flows into the town of Cubelles, some 10 kilometers south of Sitges. The centerpiece of the park is the swamp, inaugurated in 1928, at the foot of the medieval village of Castellet, located on a hill and crowned by a very photogenic castle. In this protected area you can observe the pine forests of white pine and it is a meeting point for numerous birds, since over 143 species have been cataloged. Its a great place to hike around, lounge by the lake or to have a picnic under the pine trees along the lake with your family, especially when it gets hot at the coast in summer. Unfortunately it is not allowed to swim in the lake, since it is a water reservoir, but that should not spoil the fun.”
— Frank Leyendeckers, June 2014
El Parc del Foix Tourism Information
Plaça del Castell 29-31
08730 Castellet i la Gornal
