Sitges is a Spanish town in the province of Barcelona, in the autonomous community of Catalonia. Belonging to the Garraf region, the town is located on the Mediterranean coast 38 km south of the provincial capital, Barcelona. Its population in 2017 was 28,527 inhabitants. Its economy is based on tourism and culture, with numerous hotel rooms and events such as the Sitges Film Festival. Sitges is a significant LGBT tourism destination, in addition to hosting congresses, conferences, seminars and business meetings.