THE ADDRESS Magazine No.20 | Page 307

Set in a calm and secure area, the superior villa is just a few steps from the beach and the golf course, and very close to the centre of Sitges. As one of the most highly regarded areas in Europe, the sophisticated, laid-back coastal town of Sitges is a destination that attracts people from around the world. Its beautiful beaches, excellent microclimate, quality of life and proximity to Barcelona have turned Sitges into a unique place that is highly desired by international property buyers. The lovely fishing-village-turned-classy-beachresort has been a favourite with upper-class Catalans since the late 19th century. Painters, including Picasso, Dalí and Miró, adored the town. It was also a favourite of writer Tennessee Williams and film star Douglas Fairbanks. The artistic heritage lingers on in several fine galleries and art museums. Nowadays, as one of the most popular and stylish beach resorts on the Catalonian coast, Sitges continues to be a town that attracts and seduces. It is a destination prized by well-heeled Spaniards, European expats and international jetsetters, all who come to enjoy the wonderfully cosmopolitan, yet quaint atmosphere of what is referred to as Barcelona-on-Sea. Be it the azure waters, the 17 immaculate beaches, the charming Old Town, the Cubanstyle colonial architecture built on the wealth of the sugar trade, or the many grand neo-classical Catalan mansions, the exciting restaurant and bar scene, the wealth of inde- www.theaddressmagazine.com 313