{"id":5153,"date":"2025-10-31T16:35:51","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T16:35:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.staysitges.com\/blog\/?p=5153"},"modified":"2025-10-31T16:35:53","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T16:35:53","slug":"sitges-malvasia-week-2025-6th-to-16th-of-november","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.staysitges.com\/blog\/2025\/10\/31\/sitges-malvasia-week-2025-6th-to-16th-of-november\/","title":{"rendered":"Sitges Malvasia Week 2025, 6th to 16th of November\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From <strong>November 6th to 16th, 2025<\/strong>, Sitges celebrates one of its most iconic events: the <strong>Sitges Malvasia Week<\/strong>. It\u2019s the perfect time to enjoy the town\u2019s most emblematic wine and discover the Mediterranean spirit that makes Sitges so special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is Sitges Malvasia?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Malvasia de Sitges<\/strong> is a native white grape variety grown for centuries between the sea and the Garraf hills. The result is an aromatic, fresh wine with a slightly salty touch \u2014 a reflection of Sitges\u2019 coastal terroir.<br>Unique to this area, it\u2019s more than just a wine; it\u2019s a symbol of the town\u2019s history and identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Wine That Saved a Tradition<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the 20th century, when this grape variety was on the verge of extinction, <strong>Manuel Llopis de Casades<\/strong> donated his vineyards to the <strong>Sant Joan Baptista Hospital<\/strong> with one condition: that they continue producing Malvasia.<br>Thanks to that legacy, the tradition lives on at the <strong>Celler del Hospital<\/strong> and the <strong>Centre d\u2019Interpretaci\u00f3 de la Malvasia (CIM)<\/strong> \u2014 where visitors can explore vineyards, learn about local history, and taste this unique wine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What to Expect During Malvasia Week<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Over ten days, Sitges becomes a hub of wine, culture, and celebration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83c\udf77 <strong>Wine tastings and pairings<\/strong> featuring local products.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udeb6 <strong>Guided tours<\/strong> through vineyards and Sitges\u2019 charming old town.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfb6 <strong>Cultural events and open-air tastings<\/strong> in historic locations.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s the perfect experience for travelers who want to discover the authentic side of Sitges \u2014 beyond the beaches and nightlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Program 2025<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thursday, November 6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>7\u20139 pm:<\/strong> Official opening ceremony <em>(CIM)<\/em><em><br><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>9\u201311 pm:<\/strong> <em>DO Pened\u00e8s Route in Sitges<\/em> \u2014 tasting dinner at <em>Eurostars Sitges 5\u2605<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Friday, November 7<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>5:30\u20136:30 pm:<\/strong> <em>Storytime \u201cRa\u00efm Regalat\u201d<\/em> \u2014 family activity at <em>Biblioteca Roig i Ravent\u00f3s<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Saturday, November 8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>6\u20139 pm:<\/strong> <em>Decorative Arts + Malvasia<\/em> \u2014 candle-making workshop and 4-wine tasting <em>(CIM)<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sunday, November 9<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>11:30\u20131 pm (ENG)<\/strong> \/ <strong>12\u20131:30 pm (CAT):<\/strong> <em>\u201cArt Between Sea and Sky\u201d<\/em> guided tasting at <em>Museu Maricel<\/em>.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>6:30\u20139 pm:<\/strong> <em>Music + Malvasia<\/em> \u2014 musical tasting <em>(CIM)<\/em>.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>7:30\u20139 pm:<\/strong> <em>DO Pened\u00e8s Malvas\u00eda Tasting<\/em> \u2014 5 wines <em>(Espai Tastavins, Barcelona)<\/em>.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Monday, November 10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>4\u20138 pm:<\/strong> Professional Malvasia Wine Fair <em>(CIM)<\/em>.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>4:30\u20135:30 pm:<\/strong> <em>\u201cThe Myth of Malvasia\u201d<\/em> \u2014 expert session.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thursday, November 13<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>6\u20139 pm:<\/strong> <em>Literature + Malvasia<\/em> \u2014 short story pairing workshop <em>(CIM)<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Friday, November 14<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>6\u20139 pm:<\/strong> <em>Visual Arts + Malvasia<\/em> \u2014 art and wine pairing <em>(CIM)<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Saturday, November 15<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>12\u20132 pm:<\/strong> <em>Toast + Malvasia<\/em> \u2014 traditional sweet wine tasting <em>(CIM)<\/em>.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>5\u20137:30 pm:<\/strong> <em>\u201cBeyond Sweet Wine\u201d<\/em> \u2014 guided visit &amp; round table <em>(CIM)<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sunday, November 16 \u2013 Grand Finale \ud83c\udf7e<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>9 am\u20137 pm:<\/strong> <em>Festa de la Malvasia<\/em> \u2014 popular wine fair &amp; family activities <em>(CIM)<\/em>.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>9\u201311 am:<\/strong> <em>Yoga among the vines<\/em>.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>10:30\u201312:30 pm:<\/strong> <em>Biodiversity exploration for families<\/em>.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Malvasia Speed Tours<\/strong> in Catalan, English &amp; Spanish.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>12:30\u20132 pm:<\/strong> <em>Malvasia &amp; Chocolate: Stories from Overseas<\/em>.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>5:30\u20136:30 pm:<\/strong> <em>Jazz &amp; Malvasia Concert<\/em> \u2014 free entry <em>(CIM)<\/em>.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>At <strong>Stay Sitges<\/strong>, we support local culture and historical heritage, and our goal is for every guest staying in one of our apartments to feel like a true local in the town of Sitges. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.staysitges.com\">Book with us\u2026\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From November 6th to 16th, 2025, Sitges celebrates one of its most iconic events: the Sitges Malvasia Week. 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