{"id":5183,"date":"2026-01-10T13:04:17","date_gmt":"2026-01-10T13:04:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.staysitges.com\/blog\/?p=5183"},"modified":"2026-01-10T13:13:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T13:13:52","slug":"sitges-carnival-2026-february-12th-to-18th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.staysitges.com\/blog\/2026\/01\/10\/sitges-carnival-2026-february-12th-to-18th\/","title":{"rendered":"Sitges Carnival 2026: February 12th to 18th"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Sitges Carnival is one of the <strong>most iconic and vibrant events in the Mediterranean<\/strong>.<br>From <strong>February 12th to 18th, 2026<\/strong>, the town completely transforms into a stage of color, music, feathers, and creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is not just a party.<br>During Carnival week, <strong>Sitges multiplies its population by ten<\/strong>, and the energy is nonstop, day and night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to experience it properly, <strong>where you stay matters more than ever<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Staying in an Apartment During Sitges Carnival Makes All the Difference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Booking an apartment during Sitges Carnival gives you freedom, comfort, and privacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Get ready with your group in your own space<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare meals before or after the parades<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rest and recharge just minutes from the action<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Escape the noise without leaving the center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a private refuge near the parades is the <strong>key to surviving\u2014and enjoying\u2014the most intense week of the year<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sitges Carnival 2026 Key Dates You Need to Know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are planning your stay, <strong>mark these dates in red<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfad Thursday, February 12th \u2013 Fat Thursday &amp; The Arribo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Carnival officially begins with <strong>The Arribo (Arrival)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At <strong>7:15 PM<\/strong>, His Majesty <strong>Carnestoltes<\/strong>, the Carnival King, arrives at <strong>La Fragata<\/strong> to take the keys to the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From that moment on, satire, humor, and \u201corganized chaos\u201d take over Sitges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Route:<\/strong><br>La Fragata \u2192 Passeig de la Ribera \u2192 Bonaire \u2192 Parellades \u2192 Cap de la Vila \u2192 Calle Major \u2192 Town Hall<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udecf\ufe0f Saturday, February 14th \u2013 Bed Race (Cursa de Llits)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At <strong>12:00 PM<\/strong>, one of the funniest events of Carnival takes place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Groups of friends compete by pushing <strong>decorated beds<\/strong> through the historic center.<br>The themes are absurd, creative, and hilarious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the <strong>perfect day to stay in a central apartment<\/strong> and watch everything at street level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Route:<\/strong><br>Francesc Gum\u00e0 \u2192 Jes\u00fas \u2192 Cap de la Vila \u2192 Parellades \u2192 Sant Pau \u2192 Passeig de la Ribera \u2192 Sant Pere \u2192 Parellades \u2192 Bonaire \u2192 Passeig de la Ribera<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf89 Sunday, February 15th \u2013 R\u00faa de la Disbauxa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the <strong>main Carnival parade<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>12:00 PM:<\/strong> Children\u2019s parade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>7:30 PM:<\/strong> Main parade with over <strong>40 floats and 2,000 participants<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Music, dancing, and spectacular costumes fill the seafront and town center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pure Carnival energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd25 Tuesday, February 17th \u2013 R\u00faa de l\u2019Extermini<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The last big night of Carnival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>12:00 PM:<\/strong> Children\u2019s parade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>9:00 PM:<\/strong> Final parade with even more intensity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is when locals and visitors give everything they have left before Carnival ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Parade route (all main parades):<\/strong><br>Avenida Sof\u00eda \u2192 Passeig de la Ribera (sea side) \u2192 La Fragata \u2192 Passeig de la Ribera (land side) \u2192 Bassa Rodona \u2192 Plaza del Pou Vedre \u2192 Espalter \u2192 Sant Francesc \u2192 Cap de la Vila<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u26b0\ufe0f Wednesday, February 18th \u2013 Burial of the Sardine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On <strong>Ash Wednesday<\/strong>, Carnival comes to an end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A humorous funeral procession escorts the Carnival King to his final farewell on the beach.<br>It is emotional, ironic, and the perfect closing to an unforgettable week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Best Area to Stay for Sitges Carnival<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Renting an apartment near the parade routes allows you to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Reach the action in less than <strong>five minutes<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid transport and crowded taxis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Come and go whenever you want<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You are always close, but never overwhelmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stay in the Heart of Sitges Carnival with Stay Sitges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At <strong>Stay Sitges<\/strong>, we offer 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