Sitges is an adventurous seaside resort in Spain. In recent times, it has become the most gay-friendly resort in Europe, and is now among the 'hip' places to be amongst the gay society.
In May, Sitges' weather is just beginning to warm and one should expect an average temperature of 170 C. Though it's still a little chilly, things will start to heat up towards the end of the month. Average high temperatures for Sitges in May are 200C with average low temperatures dropping to 130 C.
The sea is also much warmer than it had been in the previous months as it has an average temperature of 17.90 C in May.
There is also a considerable amount of rainfall received throughout the month as Sitges receives an average precipitation of 57 mm in May, with an average of 10 rainfall days. However, this does not mean that there is limited sunshine received. Sitges still receives an average of 9 hours of sunshine in May.
In May, the three month, Music and Cultural Festival of Sitges begins. This festival lasts the whole summer and is characterized by concerts, exhibitions, historical tours of the city and its various museums, and performances by world renowned artists. The program varies from year to year, and you have to check for verification on what is available in any given year.
Despite the variety in programming, you can expect to listen to some jazz, Spanish guitar and opera presented at the Gardens of the Romance Museum or the Golden Halls of Palau Maricel (Maricel Palace). Sometimes, a historical tour through the Palau Maricel is held in the evenings, which are wound up by performance from a selected Sitges musical group.
The Parish of Saint Bartholomew and Saint Tecla (the two patron saints of Sitges) offer annual guided tours through the Romance Museum, and have an organ concert for renowned composers such as Bach and Handel. The Romance Museum's operatic group also offers performances by Verdi, Mozart, and Bizet among others.
When looking for excellent accommodation in Sitges, one should try the Hotel Estela Barcelona. It is among the most exciting places to stay in Sitges.
