Introduction to Sitges
Our Digital Photography Courses are run from our Photographic Studio based in Sitges, near Barcelona, a veritable photographer’s paradise. Our stunning choice of locations offers both amateur and experienced photography students a wide and varied palette of landscapes that few places can equal. Finding and successfully capturing those perfect photographic shots whilst on one of our photographic courses in Sitges will engage and enthrall all the senses. The “on location” shoots include “landscapes” of The Garraf Natural Park and Buddhist Monastery , “seascapes” of Sitges beautiful Mediterranean coastline and “cityscapes” of one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, Barcelona, plus of course the fabulous modernista architecture of Antoni Gaudi.
Whether you have you been to Sitges before, or coming here to take one of our Photographic Courses or enjoy a Photography Holiday for the first time, Sitges really is a great place to visit all year around…
Sophisticated, chic and cool and with more than 300 sunny days per year, Sitges has been described as "The Jewel in The Mediterranean Crown", a "Mediterranean Paradise". It is beautifully nestled between the sparkling blue of the Mediterranean sea and the impressive backdrop of The Garraf Mountains. Sitges offers 4km of palm- fringed boulevard, 17 sandy beaches and bays, a beautiful marina, a busy festive calendar with some truly amazing fiestas, first-rate tourist facilities, dozens of bars, cafes, restaurants and some great designer shops.
Sitges Artistic History
Sitges was a small fishing village but by the end of the 19th century it had developed into a haven for artists mainly because of the climate of the town and also its vibrant light. Artists such as Santiago Rusiñol. Picasso, Salvador Dalí, Joan Miro, Joan Batlle Amell, Antoni Almirall, Joan Roig i Soler and Arcadi Mas i Fontdevila have all been associated in some way to Sitges.
Utopian Sitges – what a great mix!
Both the heterosexual and gay communities really do blend together and everyone feels completely relaxed to be themselves with many of the straight and gay owned businesses adopting an open door policy without prejudice over sexual orientation - now how refreshing is that! |
