The sitges carnival will be held again as every year in this coastal town in the province of Barcelona. This city is not only famous for being one of the most gay-friendly in Europe, it is also for hosting one of the most colorful and lively carnivals in Spain.
Until 4 million tourists they meet for a week where the party is what prevails. Anything goes and that is why people come from all over Catalonia and Spain, not forgetting that there are English and Germans who also come year after year.
The parties start on the Thursday before Lent and they end with him Burial of the Sardine Ash Wednesday. During all those days the party is guaranteed, especially by the night. Indians, pirates, cowboys, devils, drag queens ... any costume is valid to give the note. In addition, the most reserved decide to hide their faces with masks in true Venetian style.
This year 2010 the carnival will be celebrated between February 11 and 17. The streets are already adorned and merchants start rubbing their hands together. Dances and xatonadas will be the most watched shows. Also, nobody wants to miss the Sunday Rúa, the "Rua de la Disbauxa" ("Rua del Desfreno"), nor the Rúa of Tuesday, the "Rua de l'Extermini" (Rua of the extermination).
If what you want is to go with your children to Sitges, it is best to go to the horseback riding that takes place in the afternoon, much more appropriate for them. Be that as it may, you will have a great time escaping and enjoying one of the most beautiful cities on the Catalan coast.
Sitges Carnival (April 2024)
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