The 66th edition of the Barcelona-Sitges International Vintage Car Rally is here
On 6 and 7 April, the roads between Barcelona and Sitges will become a “catwalk” for classic cars.
Organised by Foment de Sitges in collaboration with the city councils of Sitges and Barcelona, this is an annual event for vintage car and motorcycle enthusiasts.
Cars produced up to 1928 and motorcycles up to 1938 will drive along the main roads between the two cities, displaying their elegance.
The programme for the 2024 edition includes a series of activities in the run-up to the big day and on the day of the rally itself:
- Saturday 6 April: Display of participating vehicles outside the L’illa Diagonal Shopping Centre in Barcelona.
- Sunday, 7 April: The rally sets off at 10.30 am from Plaça Sant Jaume in Barcelona. The route runs from Barcelona to Sitges, taking in a number of towns along the way and ending in the coastal town at approximately 12.30 pm.
The classic vehicles will be accompanied by their occupants dressed in period gear, offering spectators a unique experience.
Disruption to traffic
The race begins at 10.30 am, setting off from Plaça Sant Jaume. The route then continues along C/ Ferran, the Rambla, Plaça Catalunya, Rda. Universitat, Plaça Universitat, Rda Sant Antoni, C/ Sepúlveda, Av Paral·lel, Plaça Espanya, Gran Via, Plaça Espanya, Plaça Ildefons Cerdà, Rambla Badal and C/ Constitució, from where it enters the municipality of Hospitalet de Llobregat, around 11.00 am. Traffic will be held at junctions to enable the participating vehicles to pass and unforeseen road closures will be avoided. There will be traffic diversions on Plaça Àngel, la Rambla, Plaça Catalunya, Rambla Catalunya, Balmes and Comte d’Urgell.
A number of bus lines will be affected. These will either be diverted or their routes will be limited for the duration of the competition. On Saturday, due to the vintage car display, from 10.00 am to 5.30 pm, bus lines H8, V7, V9, 6, 7, 33, 34, 59, 63, 67 i 78 will all be affected. On Sunday, during the competition, lines V13, V15, V17, 47, 59 i 120 will be affected. More information is available on the TMB website and you can plan your journeys using “Com s’hi va” [How to get there].