Visiting Costa Brava's Tossa de Mar in 2024
So you still interested in spending a long weekend or choosing Tossa de Mar for your holiday destination. lets get into more detail about why I love this place so much.
Beaches and Coves
Platja Gran de Tossa: is the main beach in front of the town and is broad and deep and has great views of the castle while you swim and sunbathe.
Cala es Codolar: is a large cove that can be reached at the end of carrer del portal and while you swim you are watched over by the castle. This is my favourite beach in Tossa de mar.
Playa Cala de L'Ull de Vidre & Cala Figuera: are two small coves that can be found by walking about 4km south along the Cami de la Ronda trail starting the path at the top of Cala Codolar. There is a tiny beach restaurant here and it is a good spot to eat.
Platja de Llevant de Llorell: is a large beach about 200m from Cala Figuera and also has a beach bar and restaurant. The beaches south of Tossa de Mar are all in small rocky coves.
Platja Mar Menuda: Is a beach on the northern edge of Tossa de Mar town and it is where the KrakenDive school is based. The beach has a rock formation on one side with a small secluded bay.
Cala Bona: From Aveninda Mar Meduda, in Tossa de Mar, you can find the Cami de la ronda trail through the cliff top pine forest heading north about 1.5Km to find this small rocky cove beach.
Cala Pola: is a further 750m north from Cala Bona and is a medium sized beach within a cove and has a Xiringuito (beach bar) called Santa Clara. This is my recommended beach when exploring north of Tossa de Mar.
Cala Giverola: is the next beach heading north and it is a cove backed by pines and cliffs. Madrugada Restaurant Bar can be found behind the beach.
Where to stay overnight
There is a comprehensive guide PDF already available from the Tossa de Mar tourism website and in the documents section of this page. Last time I stayed overnight I used Hotel Cap d'Or which is a charming little hotel at the foot of the castle walls. Any accommodation should be booked in advance. Camping is also an option.
use the bookings widget above to find your perfect Tossa de Mar accommodation.
Food and restaurants
When you exit the castle via the southern exit there is a multitude of restaurants with outside dining terraces that offer one dish to three dish meals and set menu's for prices starting from 20 euros per person. I highly recommend eating in one of these restaurants if your budget can stretch as the food is delicious. Note that a three-course lunch for two with wine, coffee, desert etc. may cost about 100 euros if ordering individual dishes from the menu. These restaurants may offer a set menu which will be cheaper per head.
For quick meals there is a multitude of pizzerias and hamburgueserias walking away from the castle along Carrer del Portal or along the front of the platja gran beach via Passeig del Mar. Tossa de Mar, even has a Chinese food restaurant.
Explore Tossa de Mar Castle
Museu Municipal de Tossa de Mar: is an art gallery museum inside the castle in Plaça Pintor Roig Soler. The museum opens from 10:00h to 14:00h every day. Some days it opens till later but best to visit in the morning.
Walk along the top of the castle rampart walls: starting by ascending the stairs in Plaça Pintor Roig Soler and finishing at the sea facing 17th century cannons.
Walk up to the Cap de Tossa Lighthouse viewpoint passing via the Església Vella de Sant Vicenç church ruin.
Follow Passeig de la Vila Vela to the hidden Xalet d'en Bram viewpoint overlooking Cala es Codolar beach
Find the Bronze Ava Gardner statue: Erected 8 years after her death because she filmed Pandora and the Flying Dutchman in Tossa de Mar and fell in love with the town.
Walk along Carrer Abat Oliba: and admire the shrine in the wall and the flowers in the window boxes of the houses.
Dine at Restaurant La Placeta inside the castle walls.
Bicycle Rental in Tossa de Mar
In the documents section there is a tourist brochure of all the cycle trails in the mountains behind Tossa de Mar. I recommend riding to the neo Romanesque Ermita de Sant Grau d'Ardenya church via Ermita de Mare de Déu de Gràcia ruins.
Bicycles can be rented from JimboBikes.
Water Sports
Rent a Kayak or paddle surf from Kayaks Nicolau and head north along the coast to explore the sea caves of Cova d'es Bergantí and Cova de Cala Pola .
Tossa de mar coach day trip activities
Where to Stay Overnight
There is a comprehensive guide PDF already available from the Tossa de Mar tourism website and in the documents section of this page. Last time I stayed overnight I used Hotel Cap d'Or which is a charming little hotel at the foot of the castle walls. Any accommodation should be booked in advance. Camping is also an option.
Use the bookings widget above to find your perfect Tossa de mar hotel.
Food and Restaurants
When you exit the castle via the southern exit there is a multitude of restaurants with outside dining terraces that offer one dish to three dish meals and set menu's for prices starting from 20 euros per person. I highly recommend eating in one of these restaurants if your budget can stretch as the food is delicious. Note that a three-course lunch for two with wine, coffee, desert etc. may cost about 100 euros if ordering individual dishes from the menu. These restaurats may offer a set menu which will be cheaper per head.
For quick meals there is a multitude of pizzerias and hamburgueserias walking away from the castle along Carrer del Portal or along the front of the platja gran beach via Passeig del Mar. Tossa de Mar, even has a Chinese food restaurant.
Explore Tossa de Mar Castle
Museu Municipal de Tossa de Mar: is an art gallery museum inside the castle in Plaça Pintor Roig Soler. The museum opens from 10:00h to 14:00h every day. Some days it opens till later but best to visit in the morning.
Walk along the top of the castle rampart walls starting by ascending the stairs in Plaça Pintor Roig Soler and finishing at the sea facing 17th century cannons.
Walk up to the Cap de Tossa Lighthouse viewpoint passing via the Església Vella de Sant Vicenç ruin.
Follow Passeig de la Vila Vela to the hidden Xalet d'en Bram viewpoint overlooking Cala es Codolar beach
Find the Bronze Ava Gardner statue. Erected 8 years after her death because she filmed Pandora and the Flying Dutchman in Tossa de Mar and fell in love with the town.
Walk along Carrer Abat Oliba and admire the shrine in the wall and the flowers in the window boxes of the houses.
Consider dining at Restaurant La Placeta inside the castle walls.
Bycicle Rental in Tossa de Mar
In the documents section there is a tourist brocure of all the cycle trails in the moutains behind Tossa de Mar. I recoomend riding to the neo romanesque Ermita de Sant Grau d'Ardenya church via Ermita de Mare de Déu de Gràcia ruins.
Bicycles can be rented from JimboBikes.
Water Sports
Rent a Kayak or paddle surf from Kayaks Nicolau and head north along the coast to explore the sea caves of Cova d'es Bergantí and Cova de Cala Pola .
Scuba diving for beginners or qualifications: from KrakenDive school.
What to take with you for Costa Brava's Tossa de Mar in 2024
SarfaBus in General can provide bus access for people with reduced mobility and in wheelchars if you advise them 48 hours in advance to sarfa@sarfa.es
Small 30L Hiking Rucksack
Includes high visibility fog and rain waterproof cover in zip compartment at bottom of rucksack.
Phone Case for watersports
IPX8 waterproof floating and submersible case & Lanyard. Permits photos and touchscreen use.
0.8L water bottle
Reusable, refillable 1L water bottle.
Beach Umbrella
UV blocking Compact Beach umbrella with carry bag.
Beach Towel
Large Cotton beach towel
Beach Sandals
Beach Sandals to protect against hot sand
Mid layer Top
Light weight cotton quick dry T-shirt
Trail shoes
Lightweight comfortable trail shoes
Convertible Trousers
Lightweight convertible trousers that zip down to shorts
High Factor Sun Cream
factor 50 non-polluting sun-cream to protect the oceans, lakes and rivers.
Summary of Prices
€ 24.70
FREE
€ 24.70
FREE
Beach is free, Return bus costs 24.75 Euros.
Getting to Costa Brava's Tossa de Mar in 2024
Address: Estacion de Autobuses, Tossa de Mar. 17320
Moventis-Sarfa Bus provide a regular bus service to Tossa de Mar. Last time I went, It costs 12.35 euros each way. Buses depart Estacion de Nord bus terminal (Metro L1 or RENFE Arc de Triunfo). Some busses also depart from Barcelona T1 and T2 airport. I strongly recommend booking bus tickets in advance to ensure availability. Journey time is 1 hour 20 minutes approximately.
Tickets and timetable can be found on Moventis Website.
For information about the Barcelona Nord Bus Hub visit the public transport page of this website.
If going to Tossa de Mar by car, Parking can be found in Carrer Miramar 2A, if your hotel does not provide free parking. Use the hire car widget above to find the best hire car deals.
Documents for Costa Brava's Tossa de Mar in 2024
Click on any one of the 13 PDFs to view in full screen and download.
SarfaBus-Moventis route map to Tossa de Mar
Author: Barcelona Travel Hacks
SarfaBus-Moventis Bus Timetable Barcelona to Tossa de Mar
Author: www.moventis.es
Moventis Bus Timetable Blanes Rodalies to Lloret de Mar
Author: www.moventis.es
Tossa de Mar Tourist map
Author: www.infotossa.com
Tossa de Mar Castle Map
Author: Barcelona Travel Hacks
Tossa de Mar Accomodation Guide
Author: www.infotossa.com
Tossa de Mar Beach Safety
Author: www.infotossa.com
Tossa de Mar Bike paths
Author: www.infotossa.com
Tossa de Mar Guide
Author: www.infotossa.com
Tossa de Mar Monuments Guide
Author: www.infotossa.com
Tossa de Mar Restaurant Guide
Author: www.infotossa.com
Tossa de Mar Traditional Food
Author: www.infotossa.com
Tossa de Mar Walking Routes
Author: www.infotossa.com