The small cozy resort of Tossa de Mar (Spain) is the gateway to the Costa Brava. People come here by bus from Girona or Lloret. They stop at a small bus station near the upper road. And then you need to go down to the city itself. It is a very nice, cozy and quiet place. There are no noisy crowds, everything is very quiet and peaceful. Green picturesque cliffs overgrown with pine trees and other evergreens surround the town. On the way to the center, you can visit the excavations of a Roman villa with mosaic floors and the remains of the term - and for free. And then - wander around the city of Tossa de Mar. Seaside Spain, especially Catalonia, is known for its shops, cafes and shops with local souvenirs. But do not forget that there is a very long siesta, so shopping is better in the late afternoon.
Like other resorts of the Costa Brava, Tossa has a beautiful wide promenade, on both sides of which wide palm trees grow. It goes along the Big Beach with a statue of Minerva - pebbly, well-maintained, with moorings for pleasure and sightseeing boats that carry tourists along all the grottoes and coastal shores. And from this sea avenue you can see the medieval walls of the Tossa de Mar fortress. Spain is proud of this Catalan stronghold - after all, it has stood up against the times, it is already more than eight hundred years old. It is worth coming here at least to inspect this grandiose open-air museum, its magnificent towers and ruins of churches. Even the cobbled streets have survived. The ruins can be viewed both on foot and on a special tourist train.
The fortress of the resort of Tossa de Mar (Spain) is often described in various guides as a special separate castle of the local ruler. In fact, like many Mediterranean settlements, it included a
medieval city in its walls
. It is still accessible not only for visiting - people live there in old, flower-lodged houses. There is a museum of local lore with a
picture of Marc Chagall. And the former castle itself became a viewing platform for contemplating panoramic views. At its highest point is a lighthouse showing the way to the ships. It also housed a very romantic restaurant where you can not only eat well, but also enjoy the indescribable landscapes that Catalonia (Northern Spain) is famous for.
Tossa de Mar hotels for guests' accommodation offers small but cute and comfortable. Closer to the city center are two-three-story houses, where sometimes there is not even a restaurant. However, you will not stay hungry, there are so many tempting offers to eat here - zucchini, taverns with Spanish, Catalan, Mediterranean cuisine, “tapas” (starter snacks), fish and “meat in chocolate” - just your eyes run wide. And a little further away you can already find the usual resort hotels with a full range of services. But quite often, tourists rent apartments here - it is cheaper and involves a more authentic vacation.
Also this town will appeal not only to lovers of ancient history and the Middle Ages. From Tossa begins a lot of cycling and hiking paths along the cliffs, above the sea, among the white luxury private villas in the forests and natural parks along the coast. The most popular route is from Tossa to the nearby resort of Lloret de Mar. A walking path passes through pine groves and descends into several beautiful bays of the Costa Brava. Tossa de Mar (Spain) is also famous for its ability to walk along picturesque paths reminiscent of the Crimean New World. A map of the area may be needed so that you do not get lost. But the tourist information center will kindly provide you with it , and even tell you which path is better to choose.