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A haven for sun worshippers, shoppers, food and wine lovers, lovers and people watchers & # 8211; excellent food and wine at wicked prices with guaranteed sun and friendly hospitality .
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Local drivers eat British cars for breakfast - so hire your car locally, we're glad we did .
Talk about hooked on new media and the internet - no, don't - I've no time! Too busy writing copy fo...
Talk about hooked on new media and the internet - no, don't - I've no time! Too busy writing copy for websites & brochures - and visiting far-away places - via my modem!
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The picturesque town of Sitges is a resort of mixed moods. One moment you're relaxing on a tranquil sun-soaked beach soothed by foaming waves - five minutes later you could be enjoying a refreshing drink in a vibrant themed bar or club or tucking into a steak or more traditional fare in a sophisticated restaurant - at very unsophisticated prices.
When you are strolling along the promenade, admiring the seascape and drooling over the menus outside the upmarket hotels and eating places, it is hard to believe that just around the corner are seemingly hundreds more bars, clubs and restaurants offering great quality produce, service and hospitality - and at very reasonable prices.
Narrow streets radiating uphill from the beach are where you find these hospitable gems (en route to the main and very comprehensive shopping area). Most restaurants offer a good selection of set menus which are fantastic value for money - How does a 3-course meal for less than a fiver each sound?
It was my fiftieth birthday and I wanted to buy a memorable souvenir, preferably in gold - but the prices and quality did nothing for me - and I was very open to temptation. I eventually settled on a beautifully designed Swiss watch to remind me of Spain - as if time is ever a factor in Spanish life - but I love my watch anyway.
Although bargains are few and far between, in fashion and jewellery, leather goods are great quality and value for money -and there are so many shops - it's a window-shoppers' paradise.
The town seems to bring out the romance in young and old alike - if you're not too wearied after hiking up and down the steeply sloping streets. Couples stroll hand in hand everywhere - men and women, girls and boys, girls and girls and boys and boys - I did begin to wonder, however, as I became more footsore, if it was always love or merely mutual assistance in climbing up to the next bar?
Blessed with a superb climate Sitges is a great choice for Spring and Autumn as well as the summer months - and I can vouch for this as we were there in October.
Travelling off-season meant very cheap flights: Would you believe EasyJet Luton to Barcelona return for £70 each? Accommodation was also great value for money at £350 for two weeks with Eurohomes.
We didn't actually stay in Sitges, but 9km away in a mobile home situated amidst palm trees on a hillside overlooking Vilanova, another delightful coastal town, a mere 30 minute drive from the vibrant city of Barcelona - but that's another story. . .
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I was in Sitges last year, it is a very nice place. I was in the hotel Antemare, certainly, very advisable. At the end of the walk there is a restaurant of Asian food where the Japanese food is marvellous. Very good opinion.
eca99ajm 31.05.2001 21:32
Excellent first op! Welcome to Ciao and keep up the good work! Anna
pagan 31.05.2001 14:23
Part of my partners family comes from here - I have not yet visited though. Welcome to Ciao. Helen
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