{"id":9236,"date":"2025-10-03T07:45:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T07:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sailingtripsitges.com\/sitges-fantastic-film-festival-alternative-sailing-plans-during-the-event\/"},"modified":"2026-01-18T16:22:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-18T16:22:47","slug":"sitges-fantastic-film-festival-alternative-sailing-plans-during-the-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sailingtripsitges.com\/en\/sitges-fantastic-film-festival-alternative-sailing-plans-during-the-event\/","title":{"rendered":"Sitges Fantastic Film Festival: Alternative Sailing Plans During the Event"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u2019re 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re 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\u2014or even use it as an excuse to take a short break between films.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why sail during the festival?<\/b><\/h2>\n

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.<\/span><\/p>\n

A few hours on board the <\/span>Aida<\/b><\/a>, intimate and cozy, could be ideal if you\u2019re looking for a quiet moment with your partner. If you\u2019re with a group of friends enjoying days full of cinema and fun, the <\/span>MonAmour<\/b><\/a> offers more space and comfort to share drinks, chats, and good music after an intense day of screenings.<\/span><\/p>\n

Recommended experiences during the festival<\/b><\/h2>\n

One of the most popular options in October is the <\/span>Golden Hour Pack<\/b><\/a>, which allows you to sail just before sunset. It\u2019s the perfect plan between an afternoon screening and a nighttime show: calm sea, warm light, a glass in hand, and Sitges\u2019 silhouette lit up on the horizon.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019d rather make the most of the whole day, you can opt for a <\/span>4-hour pack<\/b><\/a> in the morning or at midday. You\u2019ll 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

And if you\u2019re 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 <\/span>MonAmour<\/b><\/a>. Music, cava, toasts\u2026 and cinema as the perfect excuse to gather everyone together.<\/span><\/p>\n

What not to miss in Sitges 2025<\/b><\/h2>\n

This year\u2019s festival is packed with highlights. The opening film will be <\/span>Alpha<\/span><\/i> by Julia Ducournau, already sparking conversation for its bold visual approach and provocative storytelling. Also on the lineup is <\/span>Gaua<\/span><\/i>, a dark fantasy rooted in Basque folklore directed by Paul Urkijo, as well as titles like <\/span>La virgen de la Tosquera<\/span><\/i> by Laura Casab\u00e9, and <\/span>Silencio<\/span><\/i>, Eduardo Casanova\u2019s reinvention of the vampire myth.<\/span><\/p>\n

With so many films to choose from, sailing becomes the perfect complement: a way to process what you\u2019ve seen, reflect calmly, and prepare body and mind for the next screening.<\/span><\/p>\n

A different Sitges from the sea<\/b><\/h2>\n

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\u2014literally.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s to relax between movies, toast to cinema, or simply treat yourself to a special moment amid the chaos, boarding the <\/span>Aida<\/b><\/a> or the <\/span>MonAmour<\/b><\/a> can become one of those memories you\u2019ll cherish even more than a screening itself.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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