Submitted by Erin Ritchie on the 2024 Winter Elementary Education program in Barcelona, Spain…
On January 27th, my study abroad group and I traveled to Sitges. Sitges is a coastal town in the Catalonia region backed by the Parc Natural del Garraf mountains. This is a beautiful town about an hour away by train from Barcelona. After our arrival, we walked to the church of St. Bartholomew and St. Thecla and got a group picture with the UD flag. The church sits on a hill and overlooks the Mediterranean Sea. The weather was beautiful, and the sun shone brightly across the water. On top of the hill, we were overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The water was a beautiful sky blue color and clear along the shore. We headed down towards the beach and walked across the sand. The beach was filled with locals and tourists enjoying the sunny weather. The beach was also dog-friendly, so there were a few dogs running around.
After enjoying our time on the beach, we explored the town. Just behind the beach were many restaurants with gorgeous views of the water. The town itself was filled with cute little boutiques and other beachy shops. While walking around, we noticed many famous architecture, such as the La Casa del Rellotge (The Clock House) and the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Vinyet. I would describe Sitges as a very artistic town. While there are modern elements, the town feels timeless and classic. (Submitted January 31, 2024)