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Only 35 km away from Barcelona is Sitges, a city known for its amazing beaches. But from 3^rd March until 9^th March 2011, it will be the place for the well-known Carnival in Sitges 2011!

Sitges is a city which offers a lot for holidays, it is not only popular with tourists, but also visitors from the surrounding or Spain love to spend their holidays there. It is also common for people from Barcelona to visit Sitges over the weekend. Family holidays and the nightlife can be enjoyed equally in Sitges, and the high point of festivities takes place in February until March, when the Carnival of Sitges will be held.

Carnival in Sitges has a long tradition and is a colourful mixture of parades, costumes, parties and celebrations, all starting with the Fat Thursday when the king of the carnival, Carnestoltes, arrives. This event will be attended by thousands of people; therefore it is wise to book accommodation early enough in advance to find a good Sitges Hotel to spend your time in.

A Sitges Hotel in the centre of the city is also recommended, because the main parades will take place along the many streets of Sitges, and with that you can always be near or even watch the parades from your window.

One of these parades is the Rua de la Disbauxa on Sunday the 6^th March, which means Debauchery Parade. It is truly a spectacular parade, with everyone dressed up in detailed costumes and basically a party takes place in the whole town of Sitges. The carnival in Sitges 2011 also has another major parade, which takes place on 8^th March 2011; the Rua de l'Extermini. This parade in Sitges marks the end of the Carnival in Sitges 2011. The glittering and fancy costumes, the party atmosphere and the many different people make sure that you spend an unforgettable holiday in Sitges.

Starting from the 27^th February 2011, Sitges will also host the Gay Carnival of Sitges 2011, which is also a pleasure to watch and participate, with many events and shows. A popular show is the Glamour Night, but every parade and event is wonderful and worth a visit.

If you decide spending your holidays in Spain to visit the Carnival in Sitges 2011, you can be sure to spend a wonderful time. But keep in mind that this carnival is very well-known and therefore will be attended by many people. Booking your Sitges hotel in advance helps to find the best accommodation for you and to make the most out of your visit to the Carnival is Sitges 2011.