Editing Sitges (section)

== LGBT Culture ==
Sitges is one of the world's top leaders in the protection and advocating for equal rights for the [[LGBT community]]. It is often described as the gay capital of Europe, particularly in peak season of the summer months of May to September.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=A Gay Guide To Sitges - LGBT tailor-made travel |url=https://www.outofoffice.com/blog/a-gay-guide-to-sitges/ |access-date=2022-11-16 |website=Out Of Office |language=en-US}}</ref>

With its spirit and vibrant urban atmosphere, Sitges has become one of the top gay holiday spots for [[LGBT tourism|LGBT tourists]] and is at the centre of gay European nightlife, including spas, shopping, and dining. A small but compact city, it contains a huge concentration of gay-friendly hotels, restaurants, shops, and over 20 gay bars.<ref name=":0" />

The key gay events are Carnival, Sitges Pride,<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 April 2024 |title=Gay Sitges Pride |url=https://www.gaysitgespride.com/  |access-date=9 April 2024}}</ref> Bears Week, Festa Major, and Circuit Barcelona.  (There is also a Sunway Sitges International Chess Festival.)