Frequently asked questions

The Tapa a Tapa {city} {year} route runs from 24 April to 10 May 2026. During these days, participating restaurants offer their special tapa at a fixed price.

Each tapa costs 4.00€. This is a fixed price across all participating restaurants, including a beer (quinto or caña) by Estrella Damm.

In 2026, 40 restaurants participate in the Sitges Tapas Route. Each one creates an exclusive tapa for the event.

It's simple: visit participating restaurants during the event and ask for their special tapa. No booking or ticket needed. Just show up, order the route tapa and enjoy. You can do as many tapas as you like in any order.

Sitges is a coastal town in the province of Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). It's about 35 km south of Barcelona and reachable by train (Rodalies R2 Sud, ~40 minutes) or by car via the C-32 motorway.

Technically yes, but doing all 40 tapas in a single day is not recommended. Most visitors spread it over 2–3 days to enjoy it at a leisurely pace, often combining it with a walk through the old town, the beach and other Sitges attractions.

Yes. You can vote for your favourite tapa by scanning the QR code in the official booklet and registering on the event website. A technical jury from the Sitges School of Hospitality also evaluates the gastronomic proposals. The winner is announced at the end of the event. Voting enters you into a draw for tickets to Vida Festival 2026 (2–6 July, Vilanova i la Geltrú), sponsored by Estrella Damm.

There are 40 unique tapas in 2026. Some highlights include: "Bombó de sobrassada" at Casa Marc, "Brisa brava" at Vento, "Chulapo" at La Barata, and many more. See the full list in our tapas section.

No booking is needed to order the route tapa. However, if you want to sit down for a full meal at any restaurant, booking in advance is recommended, especially on weekends.

Most restaurants participate every day of the event, but each venue sets its own opening hours. Check our app or the official Ajuntament de Sitges booklet for specific hours per restaurant.

If you do all 40 tapas, the total cost is 160.00€ ({count} tapas × 4.00€). Most visitors don't do the full route in one event — it's common to come for a weekend, do 8–10 tapas per day and spread it over 2–3 days.

Visitors can vote for their favourite tapa as a popular jury. A technical jury from the Sitges School of Hospitality also evaluates the gastronomic proposals. The winner is announced at the end of the event.

Sitges has several public car parks. The most recommended option is to come by train (Rodalies R2 Sud from Barcelona, ~40 minutes) to avoid parking difficulties, especially on weekends. If you drive, La Plana car park and the seafront promenade car park are popular options.

Yes, in the 2026 edition the 4.00€ price includes the creative tapa plus a quinto or caña of Estrella Damm. If you prefer a Free Damm Tostada (alcohol-free), you can ask for it for just +€0.20 extra.

Yes, the Sitges Tapas Route is suitable for the whole family. As the tapas are individual and no booking is required, it's easy to adapt to children's pace. Many participating restaurants are located in pedestrian areas that are comfortable for walking with kids.

The {city} {year} Tapas Route is the 15th edition of the event. This edition also coincides with the 150th anniversary of Estrella Damm, giving it a special character.

The Tapa a Tapa Sitges route is usually held in spring (April). Sitges also organises other gastronomic events throughout the year. Check the Ajuntament de Sitges agenda or VisitSitges for all the town's gastronomic events.

Sitges has much more to offer: the medieval old town, the Church of Sant Bartomeu i Santa Tecla ("la Punta"), the Cau Ferrat Museum, the seafront promenade beaches, and the cosmopolitan atmosphere of the town. Combining the route with a walk through the historic centre and the beach is the perfect plan for a weekend.