Beach
Platja de la Bassa Rodona
in Sitges, Spain
The central gay town beach, minutes from the bars; with sunbeds, umbrella rental and lifeguards.
Where it is
This central beach-and-nightlife area stretches along the Passeig Marítim around the Bassa Rodona, between the Hotel Calipolis and the nearby Carrer del Pecat.
Address: Sitges
What it is
By day life revolves around the beach and its chiringuitos; in the evening it shifts along the promenade towards the bars and restaurants near Carrer del Pecat. It is the most convenient base for travellers who want sun, sea and queer nightlife within walking distance.
History
Around the central Bassa Rodona, the traditional gay beach of Sitges, the sociable heart of the LGBTQ scene took shape. Beach, promenade and the nearby bars grew over the decades into a connected community quarter.