Gays visiting Sitges tend to hit three gay beaches during the day. One nude beach is pretty remote…read moreand you have to walk along railroad tracks and down embankments. The other is not nude but in the center of town, and seems to be turning less "gay." Platja dels Balmins is the third gay beach that is about a 10-15 minute walk from the iconic Sant Bartomeu church. It's the most fun, relaxing gay beach I've ever been to. The Mediterranean water is incredibly warm during the summer. Balmins is a nude beach with beachgoers that are not judgmental about people keeping their suitsuits on, especially puritanical Americans! The beach section closest to the main entrance with the food, toilet, shower and beach lounge rentals is a mixed crowd. Nude men, women and children freely congregate au naturel. There is an invisible line, possibly the lifeguard station, that starts the section (closer to the town) where gay men of all shapes, sizes and ages let it all hang out. Unfortunately, the town decided not to allow beach lounge and umbrella rentals in the gay section for the past few years. So bring your own, plant your umbrella and put your towel on the sand. The best part: No charge. It's free!

OK, there are seventeen beaches in Sitges of which three are gay. This somewhat enclaved beach was…read moreabout a fifteen-minute walk from the hotel Jamie W. and I were staying at for three nights. It's on the east side of town past the old town. It was mostly hidden by an embankment, so when we actually walked onto the beach, we noticed as we strolled on the sand that everyone was naked. As a jaybird. Sure, it was mostly guys. All shapes and sizes if you know what I mean. There were a few women, but it was pretty casual like a hippie commune except there were a lot of gold chains. So I'm sure you're wondering if we doffed our clothes to fit in. I'll merely sing an old Tony Bennett song..."When in Spain, for reasons I don't explain..." RELATED - Exploring Barcelona and Sitges? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/4dTEx5T

Beautiful beach in Barcelona!…read more This particular beach is clothing optional. In addition, there is a spot where gay men congregate. (When you arrive to this particular beach, go to the far right.) However, everyone passes by, with or without clothes. Just make sure that you're comfortable. Otherwise, go to the other beaches nearby. If you want to rent a lounge chair and an umbrella, be sure to arrive early. Otherwise, you'll have to find a spot on the sand. There are some restaurants and bars on the beach. Be sure to hydrate yourself! In addition, there are vendors who walk back and forth the beach selling beverages and wraparounds. (After all, you can't go to the bar nude.) There are restrooms nearby. There are free lockers as well especially if you're worried about things being taken. There is a public shower available for you to rinse off sand. So, get there, put down your stuff and get in the marvelous Mediterranean!

Larger beach from the ones all around. The waves are also a little more with lots of kite and wind…read moresurfing. There are lots going nude here too. Although many are the ones that you do not want to see nude.

From the owner: Cada ciudad necesita su paisaje idílico! Go Beach Club es…read morela mezcla perfecta de todo lo que amamos: momentos de relax mientras tomas el sol en la piscina, fiestas al aire libre, puesta de sol sobre el horizonte, excelente cocina, cócteles de autor, un increíble line up de DJs locales e internacionales, todo sumado con vistas del Port Forum de Barcelona. Un multiespacio donde siempre hay algo que ofrecer, dependiendo de la hora del día o de la noche en la que pases. Repartido entre las cuatro plantas de arriba a abajo encontramos un espectacular sky-bar (vistas de 360º de la ciudad y del mar) seguido de nuestro restaurante con terraza, club con espacio interior y exterior y nuestra reluciente piscina dónde sucede la magia. Go Beach Club es elegante, emocionante y diferente a cualquier otro local en la ciudad.

Cala Jovera De Tamarit is located just north of Tarragona, Spain and is hidden between Altafulla…read moreand La Móra. Jovera Cove is one of the few places that still transports us to the past of the Costa Dorada. You can get to this cove from La Móra or Tarragona in less than a half an hour and this remote location is well worth the trip! Cala Jovera's warm and calm waters, shallow sea entrance, beautiful cliffs and trees make this cove a special, unique and very pleasant exotic place. The combination of the mountain, the vegetation and crystalline water accompanied by the Tamarit castle create a postcard cove with breath-taking views! You can jump off the cliffs and enjoy some crystal clear waters! On the other side of this castle is a large sandy beach called Playa Tamarit which also offers pretty views of the Tamarit castle but I prefer the pretty exotic cliffs on the cove side over the typical beach experience that I'm accustomed to. There are no showers, bathrooms, or changing rooms anywhere near this cove. There is only a bunch of camping style resorts on the road leading up to this cove. On the beach side at Playa or Platja Tamarit there may be bathrooms and showers but I did not look for any on that side. If you're near Tarragona or La Móra in the Spanish Riviera, I highly definitely recommend visiting this cove! You'll love it!

THE BEST BEACH IN THE WORLD…read more -Beautiful, crystal clear water -Not overly crowded, very few tourists -Water temperature is amazingly warm -Beach remains shallow for at least 50 yards into the sea (never seen anything like it) -Small full-service bar right on the beach -Oh yeah, and topless women What more could you want? I'm not exaggerating that this was the best time I've ever had at the beach. This place is absolutely amazing, especially when compared with the other beaches in Barcelona. Not only would I come back here again, but I would even jump at the opportunity to live here in Castelldefelds if I ever get the chance. Just a fun beach town with a fantastic, relaxed vibe.

Nice beach but the surroundings are terrible. It is like a blast from what I guess once was a…read morelively past. Loads of street vendors, ugly shops and shabby looking restaurants. Best tip: drive on to Barcelona and hit the beach there!

Add this to your Barcelona must see list. It was right beside the zoo and very close to the Arc of…read moreTriumph Arch. We actually happened upon it on accident as we were walking around and then we came back our last day. Beautiful Park lots of things to see. The fountain is amazing just gorgeous huge fountain lots of birds there. Great place for pictures right beside the fountain or up the stairs to the fountain. Lots of musicians and street performers around the park. I really am a bird fanatic so I was thrilled to see so many wild parakeets in the park. There are people feeding the parakeets bird seeds and you put some in your hand and they'll land in your hand and eat there. I loved it. There are some homeless people and one of them kind of threw a insane fit while we were there but no one was hurt he kicked over a barrier and was yelling at people. But that can happen anywhere just use caution anywhere you go. There is neat statues and there's also a little lake or pond where they had people renting rowboats we didn't do that but that looked like fun.

Beautiful park and totally free! The fountain is the highlight -- seriously stunning and perfect…read morefor photos. Skip the row boats -- they look fun but aren't worth the wait or the effort. Super close to Arc de Triomf, so easy to add to your walking route. Great spot to relax and people-watch.

Beautiful beach with very pebbley sand right where the water breaks. My feet were a little…read moreuncomfortable while walking in. The waves are ankle high and the water is a cool temperature at the beginning of summer. Bathing suits are optional for all. The majority of beach goers do wear a full suit, but some do opt for nothing at all.

Barceloneta is a beautiful, clean and picturesque beach. And best of all, it is located right in…read morethe middle of the city so you can easily get here with the metro. It has everything that you can wish for in a beach. The beach is actually located along a long expanse of shoreline with a boardwalk/promenade. Along this boardwalk, you will find jungle gyms, volleyball nets, surfers, sunbathers and street vendors. And there are loads of restaurants, shops, and even casinos located along this strip too. Definitely worth a look while you are in Barcelona.