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Sitges beaches
All 18 Sitges beaches, from the town-centre beaches to the coves of the Garraf: length, atmosphere, facilities, Blue Flag, dogs and nudism. Official figures, with their sources.
The essentials
Blue Flag 2026
9 beaches
Les Botigues, Garraf, Aiguadolç, Balmins, Sant Sebastià, La Ribera, L’Estanyol, La Barra and Terramar.
Accessibility
Assisted bathing
The 9 Blue Flag beaches have ramps, shade, amphibious chairs and crutches. Lifeguards provide the service; no booking needed.
Dogs
Only at Vallcarca
The only beach where dogs can go freely in high season. Elsewhere, only assistance dogs are allowed.
Smoke-free
All 18 beaches
Smoking is not allowed on the sand (except at beach bars).
Sources: Sitges Town Council, “Platges” (sitges.cat); NacióDigital (5/5/2026) for the 2026 Blue Flags.
In the town centre
85 m
La Fragata
Below the church, next to the Club Nàutic. A young crowd and volleyball fans.
260 m · Blue Flag
La Ribera
Right on the seafront promenade; one of the busiest all year round.
205 m · Blue Flag
Sant Sebastià
Next to the old town, in the traditional fishing quarter. Family-friendly.
285 m
Bassa Rodona
Urban and lively, popular with the LGBTIQ+ community.
Towards Terramar
365 m · Blue Flag
L’Estanyol
Opposite El Vinyet. Family-friendly; pedal boats in summer.
320 m
Riera Xica
Quieter than the central beaches, especially in high summer.
390 m · Blue Flag
La Barra
Lively and family-friendly.
395 m · Blue Flag
Terramar
Family-friendly and relaxed, with four artificial islets.
160 m
Les Anquines
Opposite the ME Sitges Terramar hotel. Created in the 1920s; very popular with families.
Towards the Garraf
240 m · Blue Flag
Balmins
Three small coves between the old town and the marina. Nudism is practised.
145 m · Blue Flag
Aiguadolç
Next to Port d’Aiguadolç, sheltered from the wind. Quiet and family-friendly.
120 m
Vallcarca
The dog beach. No lifeguards or facilities; free parking.
380 m · Blue Flag
Garraf
In Garraf village, 25 m from the train station. Quiet and family-friendly.
1,415 m · Blue Flag
Les Botigues
The largest beach in Sitges, almost 1.5 km long. Up to six beach bars.
100 m
Cala Ginesta
Next to Port Ginesta. Quiet; a starting point for walks in the Garraf park.
Naturist coves
140 m
Cala Morisca
A semi-wild cove between cliffs; swimwear optional. Paid parking at the restaurant.
275 m
L’Home Mort
Naturist and one of the world’s first LGBTIQ+ beaches (since 1930). Difficult access on foot over the cliff. Beach bar.
100 m
La Desenrocada
Next to L’Home Mort. Naturist, popular with the LGBTIQ+ community. On foot only.
L’Home Mort, La Desenrocada and Vallcarca have no lifeguards; the first two have an SOS point.
Lifeguards and flags
Lifeguards are on duty from May to October. 2026 hours: 18–31 May, 12 noon–6 pm; 10–24 June, 10 am–6 pm; 25 June–31 August, 10 am–7 pm; 1–27 September, 10 am–6 pm; 28 September–12 October, 11 am–6 pm. At Easter, 12 noon–6 pm.
Green flag: swimming allowed. Yellow: caution. Red: no swimming. Each beach’s details are on the Town Council website (in Catalan).
Sources: Sitges Town Council, “Platges” (sitges.cat); Sitges Anytime, official beach pages (sitgesanytime.com). Checked on 13/10/2026.