Vintage Travel Poster Sitges Spain – Sant Bartomeu & Santa Tecla

I still remember the exact moment I took the photograph that inspired this design. The afternoon light in Sitges had softened into a golden glow, and the Church of Sant Bartomeu and Santa Tecla stood proudly against a crisp blue sky. From the base of the grand staircase, I looked up at its twin bell towers, framed by the sea breeze and the quiet hum of the town below. It felt like stepping into a scene from an old travel poster, frozen in time.

Later, when I revisited the photograph, I knew it had to become something more than just a snapshot. I wanted to capture Sitges the way early 20th-century artists once captured Paris, Rome, or Venice—with bold lines, warm colors, and that unmistakable sense of wanderlust. That’s how the “Vintage Travel Poster Sitges Spain – Sant Bartomeu Santa Tecla” was born.

In the final artwork, the church’s golden-brown hues glow against the deep, endless sky. The staircase rises in clean, geometric lines, leading the viewer upward to Sitges’ most recognizable landmark. A solitary figure resting on the steps anchors the composition, reminding us that even in a bustling town, Sitges still offers quiet corners of reflection.

The design draws from the art deco and mid-century modern travel posters I’ve always admired. Strong, classic typography declares “SITGES” and “SPAIN” at the base, a nod to the era when posters were more than advertisements—they were invitations to dream of distant shores.

For me, Sitges is more than a destination. It’s a feeling: the warmth of Mediterranean sunlight, the rhythm of the waves, the blend of history and coastal charm. This poster is my attempt to bottle that feeling—to give it a form that can hang on a wall, spark a memory, or inspire a journey.

If you’ve ever strolled along the Sitges promenade or gazed up at the Sant Bartomeu and Santa Tecla Church with the sea at your back, I think you’ll recognise the spirit behind this design. And if you haven’t yet visited, perhaps this vintage-style poster will be the nudge you need to add Sitges to your travel list. Because sometimes, all it takes is an image to remind us why we fell in love with travel in the first place.

PRODUCT DETAILS: Vintage Travel Poster Sitges, Spain Sant Bartomeu Santa Tecla art print by Travel Essayist. Our art prints are produced on acid-free paper using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of colour. All art prints include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.

Here is the original photograph of Sant Bartomeu and Santa Tecla Church in Sitges, Spain, overlooking the Mediterranean with steps leading to the landmark...