Program of Virgin of Carmen in Sitges

Year 2023

It celebrates: From 14th July to 16th July

Place: Sitges (Barcelona)

The boats of Sitges sail in procession from the Port d'Aiguadolç to the cemetery, where they pay homage to the deceased fishermen with a floral tribute. Discover the legend of how the Virgin saved a boat in the middle of a storm, consolidating her protection over the sailors.

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Feast of Carmel 2023

July 14

7:00 p.m

MALVASIA AND SWEET WATER: A LOVE STORY
Visit and tasting with underwater aging
(3 wines and pica pica)
Sitges Malvasia interpretation center
Prices: €40 per person
Ticket sales and more information: https://www.entrapolis.com/entradas/malvasia-i-aiguadolc-centre-dinterpretacio-de-la-malvasia-de-sitges-14072023

July 15

7:00 p.m

MALVASIA AND CHOCOLATE: THE AMERICANS' LEGACY
Tasting pairing with chocolate and stories of Americanos
(3 wines and 3 chocolates)
Sitges Malvasia interpretation center
Prices: €12 per person
Ticket sales and more information: https://www.entrapolis.com/entradas/el-llegat-dels-americanos-tast-de-malvasia-i-xocolata

July 16

11:30 a.m

Mass in honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish of Sant Bartomeu and Santa Tecla

7:00 p.m

Marine procession of the Brotherhood of Sant Elm
From the Port of Sitges - Aiguadolç to Terramar
Procession with floral offering in front of the cemetery in honor of the deceased and burst of salutes as we pass by the different hermitages and Sitgetan churches.
and then...
Havanese, seafood rice and Malvasia de Sitges
Port of Sitges - Aiguadolç
A taste of seafood rice made by fishermen, accompanied by Malvasia de Sitges from Celler de l'Hospital. In addition, there will be havaneras accompanied by cremated rum (free rum), offered by the Port of Sitges - Aiguadolç.

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