Known for its film festival and Carnival celebrations, Sitges is considered to be on of the most gay-friendly places in the world. Just 35km (22 mi) from Barcelona, it's nestled between a coastal mountain range and the Mediterranean Sea. There are beautiful beaches and many night spots and historic sites. Museu Romantic's "Can Llopis" celebrates Catalan history by reproducing the lifestyle of a19th century Catalan family during the years of Romanticism.