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The Sitges Mermaid

September - Tim Blair

A bronze statue of a mermaid against the backdrop of the Mediterranean, with her left palm held forward.
My cousin recently got married in Sitges, just west of Barcelona, which meant we had a fantastic week of eating, drinking, and swimming in the Med in the sun (it hit 27ºC on a couple of days).

Sitges is a wonderful town. The streets are packed with people enjoying life, and the whole place felt welcoming. We will definitely be returning!

There are a number of sculptures placed along the seafront in the town. The Sitges Mermaid is one of the most emblematic sculptures. It was created in bronze by artist Pere Jou in 1964, and is located on the stairs of La Punta, in front of the Church of San Bartolomé and Santa Tecla. Her open palm encourages people to hold their hand against it; the wear on other parts of the body shows that others have chosen a different location to place their hands.
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