Walk along the Garraf coast and guided tour “Sitges, a sea of light”

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DATE: April 8 at 9:30 a.m. (a holiday Monday in Barcelona)

Enjoy a beautiful walk along the Costa del Garraf and discover some of the most emblematic corners of Sitges with a very comprehensive 2.5-hour panoramic guided tour

Hike from Vilanova i la Geltrú to Sitges along the coast
The walk from Vilanova to Sitges (7Km) along a path parallel to the coast is one of the most beautiful excursions that can be done near Barcelona. Beautiful coves, pine forests, spectacular views over the sea and a very particular light make this excursion a real pleasure for the senses.

Halfway through the journey we will stop for a while at Platja de l’Home Mort to enjoy the surroundings and, if someone wishes, take a dip.

We eat for free in Sitges and guided tour “Sitges, a sea of light” (2.5h)
Sitges, an old fishing village, is a charming town. One of the jewels of the Mediterranean. A cheerful and very diverse town where living is almost an art. Located in a privileged place, with a very mild climate, very special light, a rich modernist heritage, and great diversity, Sitges is, without a doubt, one of the most attractive destinations to spend the day outside of Barcelona.

The guided tour “Sitges, a sea of light” will allow us to admire the town’s rich modernist heritage, discover the town’s old town, get closer to its fascinating history and learn endless anecdotes linked to the town.

Summary and main attractions of the excursion:
1. Enjoy a beautiful walk along the Garraf coast
2. Discover some of the most beautiful and virgin coves in the province
3- Visit Sitges and get closer to its fascinating history:
3.1- Route of the “Indianos”: get to know some of the architectural jewels of the American era, those Sitgetans who emigrated to Cuba since the end of the 18th century in search of their fortune and managed to return rich.
3.2- Old town: get closer to the origins of Sitges with a walk through its beautiful old town, where two of the city’s museums are located: the Cau Ferrat and the Maricel
3.3- Modernist route: discover the rich modernist legacy of Sitges, a meeting place for the great artists of Catalan modernism
3.4- Terramar: a walk through the oldest -and most luxurious- garden city in Catalonia, with impressive Noucentista style towers.

THE PLAN
– 9.30h: We are at the exit of the Vilanova i la Geltrú train station.

-9.30-10h: Brief guided walk through Vilanova to the beginning of the path that connects Vilanova with Sitges. We take advantage of this brief tour of the capital of Garraf to get closer to its history and its main places of interest.

– 10-13.30h: Guided walk from Vilanova to Sitges along the coast. Halfway through the journey we stop for a while to rest and relax in the Cala de l’Home Mort

– 13.30-14.30h: Arrival in Sitges and guided walk through the Terramar neighborhood, a garden city with a rich modernist heritage

– 14.30- 16.30h: Free time to eat (option to eat together)

– 16.30-18.30h: Guided tour “Sitges, a sea of light”

– 18.30h: Train back to Barcelona

TO CONSIDER:

The walk is quite easy, but it runs along a narrow path parallel to the coast with some ups and downs, so a minimum of physical condition and good walking shoes are required (low chirucas are ideal).

Technical description walk:

• Difficulty level: low to medium
• Total distance: 6.83km
• Cumulative drop: 136 meters

LANGUAGES: Spanish and Catalan
ACCOMPANYING GUIDE: Toni Bellido
DATE: April 8, 2023