Vilanova i la Geltrú is the capital city of Garraf comarca, in the province of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Historically, it is the result of the aggregation of the medieval center of La Geltrú with the center built outside the medieval walls, Vilanova. Initially, the lands of Vilanova belonged to Cubelles, the neighboring town.
The city of Vilanova i la Geltrú has a growing population of approximately 66,000, and is situated 40 km south-west of Barcelona, with the coastal resort of Sitges some 10 km to the north-east.
Plaça de la Vila
Statue of city benefactor Josep Ventosa holding the estelada or Catalan independence flag
View from Club Nautico Vilanova
Correfoc, Festa Major 2012, Vilanova i la Geltrú
Sitges is a town about 35 kilometres southwest of Barcelona, in Catalonia, Spain, renowned worldwide for its film festival, Carnival, and LGBT culture. Located between the Garraf Massif and the Mediterranean Sea, it is known for its beaches, nightspots, and historical sites.
Sitges
Sitges City Hall (1889)
Monument to G. K. Chesterton (1976), by Manuel Muns.
The iconic church of St. Bartholomew and St. Thecla (17th century).