Sitges owes its unique microclimate to the ridge of mountains that shield it from the main part of the continent. Thanks to this, the subtropical climate has acquired its own unique features. On average, there are up to 300 sunny days a year, and the weather rarely rains.
Winter is the period when the rainy season in Sitges begins. The air temperature rarely drops to 10 ° C, the rains are also not often and quickly end. Therefore, not always tourists can say when the rainy season in Sitges begins - many people do not associate such precipitation with rainy weather. In April-March, the air temperature warms up to 20 ° C, but the waves of the Mediterranean Sea are still too cool for swimming. The beach season starts in May.
The highest temperatures are in July-August, when everyone tries to be close to the water, despite the sea tides. The fall weather allows you to spend less time near the water. At this time, you can walk around the city without fearing the heat or being annoyed by the crowds of tourists.
The vegetation and animal life in Sitges
The mild Mediterranean climate does not know frost and too low temperatures, so the flora in this area grows constantly. On the other hand, the lack of rainfall and the arid climate are suitable for the development of mainly hard-leaved trees.
Therefore, the vegetation in Sitges is mainly represented by laurel trees, wild olives, myrtle, strawberry tree, roses, junipers. Typical vegetation can be observed in the Sitges Garraf Natural Park. Here you can find groves of evergreen oaks, coniferous groves of cedars, pine trees and pines. And, of course, chamerops, the most common palm species in the area.
Because of the relatively hot climate, the animal life in Sitges is not very diverse. The lack of water, the hot sun and the scanty flora are not conducive to large animals. In the park you can meet small ungulates: fallow deer, deer, bezoar goat, wild boar, mouflon. Among predators - otter, polecat, jackal, fox.
Because of active human activity the animal world has significantly reduced. But local forests have remained a favorite wintering place for birds that live in places with frosty winters. Partridges, eagles, falcons and other birds are often seen in the park.
