Tuesday was our most laid-back day of the trip this far. Natalie had classes all day, so we took the opportunity to go to the ocean-side town, Sitges.

Sitges is a town about 35 kilometres southwest of Barcelona, renowned worldwide for its Film Festival and Carnival. Located between the Garraf Massif and the sea, it is known for its beaches, nightspots, and historical sites.

But before we left, we HAD to go back to Brunch & Cake for breakfast! It was a need, more than just a want!

It was a 40-minute train ride from Barcelona. Before we saw our first beach, the first thing I noticed was all the beautiful signs made of tiles.

They were everywhere, both plastered directly into the walls or inserted in iron frames.

These are just a few of the many pictures I snapped of them all over town.

Basically what we did all day was walk the pretty shop-lined streets, gaze upon but not venture anywhere near the gorgeous water, eat tapas and drink wine.

At our first tapas and vino stop, we had these amazing patatas bravas. I will most certainly be recreating them when I get home! With tummies satisfied, down to the ocean, we went.

As we inhaled the fresh sea air and took in the beauty…

… we rounded the corner …

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