After a long 15 hour flight from Los Angeles, we finally arrived in Barcelona: the second largest city in Spain and the capital of Catalonia. It is also definitely the style and fashion capital of Spain, being home to hip ideas, trendy interior design and fabulous restaurants.
Just 30 minutes south of this hotbed of style, though, is Sitges, a chic seaside village of about 20,000 residents. Originally it was for the summer homes of the wealthy from Barcelona. Now, this unique seaside town attracts visitors from around the world, mostly from Scandinavia, Germany, Britain and France.
Sitges has more than 17 beaches fronting the Mediterranean Sea and each has its own style. With a broad tree-lined promenade fronting all the beaches, it makes for some of the best people watching around. Also, Sitges has its own ‘microclimate,’ with 300 days of sunshine per year. During our stay, we didn’t encounter any rain, so we have no idea how it is when it does.
Sitges and the adjoining Costa Daurada (Spain’s Gold Coast) continue to be a major source of inspiration for Espada Swimwear. The vibe and lifestyle brings to mind a style of casual chic with brilliant colors. Everyone comes to Sitges for a beach holiday, so great swimwear is absolutely essential. Being in the Mediterranean, it’s definitely in style to wear racers as the locals do.
Take a look at some of the quick pictures we’ve taken of the beaches, the people and the street life in Sitges. Hopefully, you can get a feel for this charming village which brings us back time and time again.
Tomorrow, we go to Barcelona for some shopping and to check out new hot spots. Barcelona is always changing, so we’ll be sure to tell you what we find.
All the best,
Santos
