WANT TO FLY !!! (Directions - 59.5 km, 47 mins from Sitges on C-32 & B-20) (all info Jan 2013 and Subject to Change) Glider Flights in Alp (near La Molina) & 08205 Sabadell (Barcelona) 102€ : 25 minutes flight or 155€ : 45 minutes flight FLIGHT INTRODUCTORY COURSE 3 flight hours : 509,97€ Aeropuerto de Sabadell Tel. 937101952 E.mail:
Nature, culture & history Natural protected area with ecosystem inhabited by birds and native flora La Selva, near Girona, Catalonia 118 km, 1 hour 15 mins from Sitges via AP-7 Next to the village of Sils , this protected area has regenerated a rich ecosystem, characterized by the presence of water birds and native flora of wetlands and
SPAIN SKI RESORT: Vallter 2000: 2 hours 56 mins (Adult 32€ Debutantes 22€ LIFT: J BAR) Click Debutantes/Beginner Map below to enlarge (FULL MAP HERE) Vall De Nuria: (Queralbs) 168 km, 2 hours 19 mins (Adult 30€ Beginner 16€) Click Debutantes/Beginner Map below to enlarge (FULL MAP HERE) La Molina: 2 hours 20 mins
(all on one page : summary version is here) Bombing of Barcelona First city in world where Air bombing targeted the public During Spanish Civil War 1937 and 1939 192 - 194 raids by Mussolini's Italy and Nazi Germany, Fascist Franco's allies Black-out's and the evacuation of children to the countryside, began Started: 'March 16th 1937' at 10.08pm, for 3
AP-7 : 87.5 km, 1 hour 8 mins (1 hour 11 mins) Caldes de Montbui The town of Caldas : La vila de Caldes in Vallès region Roman era Baths (1st century BC) Plaça Font del Lleó, 19, 08140 Caldes de Montbui Thermalia Museum (multimedia on the baths, romans & the gods) Thermal hot springs First thermal village in Catalonia Thermal & medicinal
La Selva del Camp AP-7 : 1 hour 14 mins from Sitges, near Barcelona (91.9 km) A large fort built in the twelfth century. For many centuries it was used as residence of the Archbishops of Tarragona & storage of nuts . Castillo De Paborde Carrer dels Molins (directions from Sitges, near Barcelona) 43470 la Selva del Camp, Tarragona, Spain [nggallery
ALL INFO SUBJECT TO CHANGE Open to the public & within the Garraf nature park since 1996 Courses in meditation and an introduction to Tibetan Buddhism Series of studies and classes on the tantrayana Private Foundation for the Preservation of Internal Values ( teaching, and cultural initiatives) Exploring techniques for personal and human growth, such as
Cova negra >> 10.1 km, 19 mins from Sitges There is a small cave called 'Cova negra' (Black cave), very close to Sitges (10k/20 mins by car. approx). With access for the slim and non claustrophobic. More details here or via the image below: Proper 'bigger' Tourist Caves : Near Sitges There are 3 major caves located near to Sitges : Locations are on the
Aqualeon Water Park: 44.1 km, 40 mins (map) Day = Adult 19 € (see more below) Costa Caribe Water Park : Port Aventura: 74.6 km, 51 mins (map) Adult 25€ (Park 44,00€) (see more below) Illa Fantasia Water Park: 64.5 km, 55 mins (map) Adult: 21.50€ (see more below) Aquopolis Water Park: 77.3 km, 56 mins (map) Adult: 25,95 € (see more
ROMANTIC MUSEUM A stately, 19th century, Catalan house, residence of the Llopis family. The tour will allow you to discover how people lived during the Romantic period in Catalonia. It also houses the Lola Anglada antique doll collection, one of the best in Europe. Guided tours every hour. El Museu Romàntic (the Romantic Museum) website No. 1 Carrer de
11th Century Castle from the Middle Ages in 'day trip' reach of Sitges and Barcelona From Sitges , Barcelona 135 km, 1 hour 42 mins Approx (Directions HERE) Mainly 15th century features : Gothic castle-palace On the strategical dominant position beside Llobreg’os river valley Castle for christian soldiers during conquests Great for day visits, as a base for
ALL DATES UNCONFIRMED & SUBJECT TO CHANGE April 30 - May 1, 2012 SOS 4.8 Murcia, Spain May 1 - 1, 2012 Burial of the Sardine Murcia, Spain May 5 - 5, 2012 Santa Faz Pilgrimage Alicante, Spain May 1 - 8, 2012 Mutua Madrileña Madrid Open Madrid,
SPAIN SKI RESORT: Masella 2 hours 10 mins (Debutantes 27,50€ LIFT: ) SPAIN SKI RESORT: La Molina 2 hours 20 mins (Debutantes 27.50€ LIFT: ) SPAIN SKI RESORT: Vallter2000 2 hours 56 mins (Debutantes 18€ LIFT: J BAR) SPAIN SKI RESORT: : Port Aine 3 hours 27 mins (Debutantes 1day=10,00€/2day=18,00€ LIFT: )
Barcelona Montjuic Pool gives a panoramic view of the city of Barcelona. It's a nice 'summer' day out, on a hot day and more than just another pool for a lazy or energetic visit. As it has vista's to impress and delight the most bored tourists (visitors)! The pool is pretty close to Sitges, via Train or Bus (38.1 km, 36 mins) DIRECTIONS Piscines Bernat Picornell
Sala Montjuïc : www.salamontjuic.org Set in the gardens of this historic castle, these summer events make a fantastic change and a great day, or just an evening, out from Sitges (around 42.0 km, 40 mins from Sitges) Carretera de Montjuïc, Barcelona, Spain OPEN AIR CINEMA Schedule Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday 20:30 from them. Admission: 5.00
'Style Paintball' is the closest to Paintball to Sitges (as far as 'we' know). Situated in Can Suria Nord near Olivella (around 15.0 km, 23 mins from Sitges) It also offers a restaurant, swimming, horse riding & archery. To enable a full day out for adults and children TEL: 661714868 EMAIL: info@style-paintball.com WEB: www.style-paintball.com C/ Geneta
On Garraf Beach, in Garraf near to Sitges & Barcelona, Spain. Whilst not an actual excursion for a day out, a night at a hotel on the beach can represent a short break. With the beach for the next day. It is in an old fishermen's town between the sea and the Natural Park of Garraf. The website says it is an ideal place for having a relaxing time at the
Universal Studios theme park and water park less thanan hour/75k from Sitges (near Salou, along the coast, going south). Great for all ages... Aquatic Park At the Aquatic Park of PortAventura you can practice rafting, go down trepid slides or relax on a lounger indulging yourself with a mixture of the sound of the waves that reach the sand and the tasty reggae
Montserrat is an almost thousand-year-old Benedictine monastery that shelters a shrine to the Mothers of God. It welcomes pilgrimages to the Holy Mountain and is 76.8 km or around 1 hour 9 mins from sitges (map/directions at foot of page). To find out more, visit: www.abadiamontserrat.net Monastery of Montserrat Information Tel.: 93 877 77 66 Web:
Sakya Tashi Ling One of four buddhist schools from Tibet Begun in July 1996, the community moved into the Plana Novella palace, deep inside the Garraf Natural Park, 40 minutes away from Barcelona, Spain, becoming the first buddhist monastery in Catalonia. Fouded in 1986, the Sakyapa tradition follows the ancient order of the spiritual leader His Holiness Sakya
Enjoy a fantastic time horse riding in the Parc Natural del Garraf, we have tours for all tastes, from trips where you do not have ridden a horse before, to expert runs. Our horses are gentle and noble animals, their safety will surprise you. Services are available for different types of budgets and clients, with special rates for groups and collectives. ALL
Necròpolis : Child graves cut from rock Olèrdola Castle, within the municipalities Penedès, Olèrdola offers a permanent exhibition of historical importance on an archaeological site Visit the historic Olèrdola Castle with it's permanent exhibition, on this magnificent archaeological site, with remains from prehistory to the Middle Ages. It reminds us of a time
Castellet, 08729 Castellet i la Gornal, Spain Around 24.2 km / 30 mins from Sitges (via the BV-2115) Link to Google Map Castellet i la Gornal is a municipality in the comarca of the Alt Penedès in Catalonia, Spain. It is situated in the valley of the Foix river at the point where it crosses the Coastal Range. The river is dammed to form the Foix reservoir. The
Situated near the delta of the Ebro River in the small town of Roquetes, near Tortosa. GUIDED VISITS Groups of 10 or more From Monday to Friday reserve your visit time (No visits in August) Admission: 3'50 € per person Guided visit request form for groups Individuals First Friday of each month at 16:00 hrs 4pm : Free admission(No visits in
An old railway linking the towns of Alcaniz and Tortosa (Counties of Terra Alta Lower Ebro and Matarraña), renovated & often paved, to offer an amazing cycling/walking route for all ages/abilities. 148 km, 1 hour 49 mins from Sitges, near Barcelona, to midway along the route BEGINS: At the abandoned Arnes-Lledó station alongside the river Algars (in
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An isolated deep gorge & narrow canyon that offers spectacular scenery, with a 14th century Sanctuary for "Trinitari" monks and a former 'mid-nineteenth century' spa. FROM SITGES : 149 km, 2 hours 6 mins (N-420) / 185 km, 2 hours 18 mins (AP-7) Named after a fountian/hot spring with 25 degree medicinal mineral water, to the left of the Canaletes River,
A tour of the amazing speedway track in Sitges, abandoned since the 30's, with steep banks originally for Grand Prix Racing Sunday, 25 March 2012, 11:00 (info subject to change) The “Autòdrom de Terramar” is a racetrack inaugurated on October 28th, 1923, and it is the only early 20th Century car-racing track that still survives in its entirety. It was part
Cova Negra is a small cave at around 10.1 km, 19 mins from Sitges. It is not much to look at, but it is amongst nice scenery and is perfect for an afternoon adventure. Some brave visitors squeeze inside this small cave. Access to the main chamber is via a slim 5 feet section, just after the entrance. That opens up into a short 20 - 30 feet area of good standing
A subterranean river near La Vall d'Uixó. A major tourist attraction with guided tours on boats, no less! The tour lasts approx. 40 minutes, performing a tour by boat (blue) of almost 2 km and 255 m. walk through a gallery dry (brown area). There is a stretch of 1,932 meters. (Red) inaccessible to the public. Despite multiple visits cavers do not know
Crystal Caves (Grutas de Cristal) offer a wide range of wonderful geological features, with stalactites (from the ceiling), stalagmites (from the ground) and estelectitas. Winter hours (October to Easter): Monday to Friday at 12 midday and 4pm (tickets at City Hall). Weekends and holidays from 11am to 1pm and 4pm to 6pm (pay at entrance to caves). August
Cova negra >> 10.1 km, 19 mins from Sitges There is a small cave called 'Cova negra' (Black cave), very close to Sitges (10k/20 mins by car. approx). With access for the slim and non claustrophobic. More details here or via the image below: Proper 'bigger' Tourist Caves : Near Sitges There are 3 major caves located near to Sitges : Locations are on
A set of six prehistoric caves, of which two provide easy access for tourist: Dos Cave with two entrances (253 metres long) Meravelles Cave (510 metres long) With many stalactites (from the ceiling), stalagmites (from the ground), massive columns, flowstones, soda straws, gours and a large number of helictites. There is a guided tour. (+34
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