It is the 4th day of my autumn vacation. At this period of a year I am always trying to get closer to the warm sea, to catch the last sunny days. The Spanish Mediterranean was always a good choice in terms of comfort, quality and budget. And the sea is still comfortable for swimming here. Of course, the weather can be tricky and the conditions could be severe for swimming, but I hope for better.
I am staying several days in Sitges, a charming town located in Catalonia, about 35 kilometers southwest of Barcelona. It has a very good connection with trains, which are going there every 30 minutes.
I am living in the apartment in the very centre of the town. Sometimes it is noisy outside, because of several restaurants on my street, but location is the best.
My usual routine during my staying is waking up at 8, doing some physical exercises, preparing breakfast and going to the beach, which is only in 10 minutes by walking. Honestly, it is not easy to find a good place for breakfast, so I have decided to prepare it at home only. The thing is that it is not cheap to eat outside and moreover they usually do not serve eggs there, very often only sandwiches or pastries.
Unfortunately, the sky looks gloomy today. So, no morning swimming for now. But it is ideal for strolling around the city and learning more about surroundings.
Here is some short information about Sitges. Actually, it has a rich history dating back over 2000 years. However, the significant growth began in the 19th century due to its connections with Spain's overseas territories, particularly Cuba. Nowadays, the population of the city is about 33 thousand. And every year about 60 thousand visitors are attracted by friendly atmosphere, modernist architecture, museums, but also by international film festival and carnival.
Sitges is blessed with 17 beaches, and each of them is with its own rhythm. Some are gentle and family-friendly, and others are quiet coves where you can relax and feel the sea salt in the air. Today, indeed, the weather is perfect to enjoy the sea breath and meditate. But I hope that tomorrow it will be much better, because honestly the weather here is very changeable, so maybe even at evening I can go swimming again.
Eventually, I have reached the nearby port, with numerous boats and yachts. I really loved this picturesque place. And I think there should be also good seafood restaurants here. Maybe another day I will try one of them.
I should admit, that Sitges is a photographer paradise with the top spots to capture stunning images. And today the air after rain is especially magical for taking bright and colourful photos.
At the end of the day I have made only 23733 steps. Another 5 days of my vacation are ahead, and I want to stay fit during these days as well.
