The Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival celebrates its 58th edition from October 9 to 19, 2025. During those days, the atmosphere in town is vibrant: streets packed with people, screenings at all hours, zombies parading along the promenade, and countless activities for cinema lovers. If you’re in Sitges during the festival and looking for a way to disconnect from the hustle and bustle without going far, hopping on a sailboat could be the perfect plan.
Whether you’re coming alone, as a couple, or with friends, sailing during the festival offers a unique way to experience Sitges from a different perspective. The best part is that you can fit it around screening schedules—or even use it as an excuse to take a short break between films.
Why sail during the festival?
Fantastic cinema is, above all, an invitation to step out of the ordinary. Sailing is too. Combining both worlds in one day can be as original as it is rewarding. While the center of Sitges is buzzing with activity, noise, and events, the sea offers the opposite: silence, space, and incredible light at sunset.
A few hours on board the Aida, intimate and cozy, could be ideal if you’re looking for a quiet moment with your partner. If you’re with a group of friends enjoying days full of cinema and fun, the MonAmour offers more space and comfort to share drinks, chats, and good music after an intense day of screenings.
Recommended experiences during the festival
One of the most popular options in October is the Golden Hour Pack, which allows you to sail just before sunset. It’s the perfect plan between an afternoon screening and a nighttime show: calm sea, warm light, a glass in hand, and Sitges’ silhouette lit up on the horizon.
If you’d rather make the most of the whole day, you can opt for a 4-hour pack in the morning or at midday. You’ll have time to swim if the weather allows, anchor in front of a quiet cove, and return to port with plenty of time before your next movie.
And if you’re visiting Sitges with a group and want to celebrate the festival in a special way, you can also book a more personalized outing on the MonAmour. Music, cava, toasts… and cinema as the perfect excuse to gather everyone together.
What not to miss in Sitges 2025
This year’s festival is packed with highlights. The opening film will be Alpha by Julia Ducournau, already sparking conversation for its bold visual approach and provocative storytelling. Also on the lineup is Gaua, a dark fantasy rooted in Basque folklore directed by Paul Urkijo, as well as titles like La virgen de la Tosquera by Laura Casabé, and Silencio, Eduardo Casanova’s reinvention of the vampire myth.
With so many films to choose from, sailing becomes the perfect complement: a way to process what you’ve seen, reflect calmly, and prepare body and mind for the next screening.
A different Sitges from the sea
During the festival, Sitges transforms. But one part of Sitges never changes: its coastline, its calm waters, and the silence of the open sea. Taking advantage of these days to enjoy a short, simple, and refreshing sailing trip is a way of experiencing the festival from another angle—literally.
Whether it’s to relax between movies, toast to cinema, or simply treat yourself to a special moment amid the chaos, boarding the Aida or the MonAmour can become one of those memories you’ll cherish even more than a screening itself.
