Holiday in Tossa de Mar

Beach in Spain — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇪🇸

Country

Spain

Type

Beach

Best time to travel

May to October (beach and old town), June and September (fewer tourists), July to August (high season)

Budget/day

90-150 EUR: Boutique hotel, boat tour, dinner in the old town

Getting there from Germany

Flight to Barcelona + Bus (1.5 h) or Girona + Bus (1 h) | Car from Barcelona 90 km

About Tossa de Mar

Tossa de Mar on the Costa Brava is one of the most picturesque coastal towns in Spain and was referred to by Marc Chagall as the "blue paradise." The medieval old town Vila Vella sits atop a rocky cliff overlooking the turquoise Mediterranean — the only fortified medieval town along the entire Catalan coast. The sheltered bays with crystal-clear water, the pine forests, and the lively old town make Tossa a gem between Barcelona and the wildness of the northern Costa Brava.

Romance
92
Beach
88
Safety
88
Nature
82
Food
80

Top 4 highlights in Tossa de Mar

The places you absolutely must not miss.

1

Vila Vella

Fortified medieval old town on the rock — the only preserved fortress town on the Catalan coast.

2

Platja Gran

Main beach directly below Vila Vella — turquoise water with a view of the medieval walls.

3

Cala Pola and Cala Giverola

Hidden coves north of Tossa — crystal-clear water, pine forests, and a snorkeling paradise.

4

Camino de Ronda

Historic coastal hiking trail with spectacular cliffs and coves — the most beautiful section of the Costa Brava.

Hotels in Tossa de Mar

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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen

Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie

Best time to travel for Tossa de Mar

Recommended travel time

May to October (beach and old town), June and September (fewer tourists), July to August (high season)

Summer

Hot and sunny, 28-32 degrees, Mediterranean climate with a cool sea breeze

Winter

Mild, 10-15 degrees, calm and sunny

How much does a holiday in Tossa de Mar cost?

Average costs per person per day

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Budget

45-70 EUR: Hostel/Apartment, beach free, tapas from 8 EUR

Hostel, Street food, Public transport

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Mid-range

90-150 EUR: Boutique hotel, boat tour, dinner in the old town

Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions

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Luxury

220+ EUR: Sea view hotel, private boat, gourmet menu

Boutique hotel, Fine dining

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4 travel tips for Tossa de Mar

Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.

Visit Vila Vella at sunset — the light on the walls and the sea is magical.

Hike the Camino de Ronda to Lloret de Mar — 12 km coastal path with breathtaking coves.

Visit Cala Pola for snorkeling — one of the clearest waters on the Costa Brava.

Come in the off-season (May/October) — Tossa is then quiet, sunny, and affordable.

Food & drink in Tossa de Mar

These specialties you must try!

Suquet de Peix — Catalan fish stew with potatoes, saffron, and garlic
Pa amb tomaquet — toasted bread with tomato and olive oil, the Catalan classic
Cim i Tomba — fish stew of the fishermen of Tossa, traditional coastal dish
Crema Catalana — Catalan vanilla cream with a caramelized sugar crust
Suitable for:Costa BravaMedievalBeachSnorkelingOld TownChagallCliffsCatalonia

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