Our group of Florida friends that travel together keeps going strong! When our children were little we rented beach condos next to each other. Now our trips are more elaborate. We found just what we were looking for by renting an ancient manor in Spain. Masia Victoria is a 15th Century Catalan manor in the village of Sant Pere de Ribes, near Sitges on the east coast of Spain. Renovated with modern comforts, the original character and beauty have been preserved. It was an awesome experience!

Let me give you a tour of the place!

It sleeps up to 28+ guests and could accommodate our large group. Which is good for a family reunion, wedding or another special occasion.

We were lucky to be able to go in July as there was a calm between Covid surges. We needed proof of vaccination to enter Spain and a negative covid test to get back into the U.S.

Renting An Ancient Manor in Sitges, Spain

We felt like we were stepping back in time the minute we entered the home.

Foyer At Night

Main Living Room

This is the large living room but there are several smaller living rooms throughout the house if you want a quiet place to read or relax.

For example, here is one of the smaller living rooms. Lots of antiques in the mix.

Main Dining Room

This is a pretty room that we didn’t use much since we mostly ate outside…the weather was so nice.

 

Outside Dining Area

Most dinners we had the caterers come with a different menu each night. Here is the chef making an appearance!

 

One night the guys cooked…it was amazing with grilled meats and vegetables.

The night the ladies cooked we had a Spanish seafood stew, vegetable/bean soup, and lots of salads. I’m going to share the appetizer and specialty cocktail recipes that we served next Sunday.

Ana Rose and I set the table. I was very excited about finding a lot of cheap candles at the grocery store! Tory used playing cards as place settings…she gave you a card and you had to look for its match to know where to sit. It mixes up the group. Clever 🙂

Bedrooms

Here is the “Honeymoon Suite” tucked under the rafters.

And here is where Howard and I stayed.

The upstairs bedrooms offer views of the hills and vineyards surrounding the village. But you should know that to get to the top floor, there is a steep, sort of precarious staircase.

Mural/Game Room

There is an interesting two-story room with murals where we played cards and the younger generation played beer pong.

Weird that that lady sort of resembles me.

There were lots more rooms to the home but I am worried you are nodding off (dreaming about your vacation in Spain :).

Let me leave you with the ladies on…

Spanish Night

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