The Catalonian city of Tossa de Mar is situated approximately 103 kilometres from Barcelona on the Costa Brava. Dating back to the Neolithic Period, the city was once favoured by Iberian and Roman empires before the granting of the charter by the Abbey of Ripoli in 1187 transformed the region into a religious centre. Ruins of a 12th century church can still be seen on Mount Guardi, while you’ll also find the fortified remains of the Joanàs Tower, Clock Tower and the Els Ametllers Roman Villa. Since the 1950s, the city has been a popular Mediterranean tourist destination while also being one of Spain’s first cities to take a vocal stance against bullfighting traditions.
During your time in Tossa de Mar, there’s many unique ways to spend your days, the most obvious being a relaxing day spent on the 380-metre-long Platja Gran beach – once named in the world’s top 25 beaches by National Geographic. Here, you’ll find a bustling tourist hub filled with restaurants and iconic establishments like the boutique Hotel Diana. Alternatively, take a walk to the 16th century Sa Roqueta fishing quarter to watch locals reel their catch or journey to the ruins of the Sant Vicenç church and admire views of the town below. Elsewhere, day trips are available to other coastal villages, as well as the trendy shopping streets of Barcelona.
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| Most popular time to visit | October–December |
| Cheapest time to visit | January–March |
| Local currency | € 10 = £8.44 |
| Language | Spanish |
| Average weekend price | £82 per night |
| Average weekday price | £81 per night |
| Typical stay | 2 nights |
Tossa de Mar Castle
0.2 miles from city centre
A very nice town to visit on the Costa Brava - the old town...
3 June 2024
A very nice town to visit on the Costa Brava - the old town is stunning and well suited to tourists. It’s not easy climbing. This would challenge older people and those with mobility problems. If you can sit to stand 50x without pain or muscle fatigue you will manage ok.
The beach and old town are excellent.
20 April 2024
The beach and old town are excellent. All very clean and well kept. Quiet as it was slightly out of season but that's what I liked. Interesting museums and historic buildings. Bus connections with Lloret and Barcelona (book in advance)
Great town.
24 October 2023
Great town. Not too big, not too small, just right. It still has the culture due to the old town and fort, unlike some of the other coastal towns which are more party towns. However I wouldn't want to be there in the summer, i would imagine it would be very crowded. Late September was good. Highly recommend a visit to Tossa. I could easily live here!
It has hardly changed since I first went in the 70s.
15 October 2023
It has hardly changed since I first went in the 70s. It has an interesting historical past, which is worth researching. Sometimes I stay in the lovely city of Girona and take the bus to Tossa after a couple of days which makes a good trip. Local transport in Spain is plentiful and easy.
The hotel reception was very nice, however, the room was...
26 September 2023
The hotel reception was very nice, however, the room was dated and warn. The sea view over looked a back alley. Parking is an issue. You either pay for parking or park in the “free” area which was a bit of a walk and wasn’t free once we were towed and fined for parking in a free area that was blocked the next morning for a car show. Unfortunately we didn’t notice the signs posted stating that vehicles needed to be moved by 7:00 AM. We loved the town and would have liked to have stayed more than one night.
First visited Tossa in 1984 as a lad and probably didn’t...
24 September 2023
First visited Tossa in 1984 as a lad and probably didn’t appreciate what it has to offer. The beauty of Tossa is it never changes. The Vila Vella is a beautiful walled village and dominates the sea front and there are a vast array of quality restaurants on offer as well as some very nice shops, very few ‘cheap souvenir shops’. Not the sort of resort that attracts the partying types who are far better served in Lloret de Mar so never rowdy. A well kept secret and I hope it stays that way!
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