Tossa de Mar

Tossa de Mar is a coastal town on the Costa Brava with a medieval core called Vila Vella, enclosed by thick stone walls. Behind it lie sandy beaches, modern neighborhoods, and a harbor where boats dock.

The place was founded in the 12th century as a fortified settlement to defend the coast from sea raids. In the 20th century it became a tourist hub after European artists settled there.

The Vila Vella attracts artists, craftspeople, and history enthusiasts who wander through its narrow lanes and stone passages. The place continues to draw people interested in medieval architecture and coastal life.

The Vila Vella is best explored on foot, as the streets are narrow and steep with no vehicle access. It helps to visit early in the morning or late afternoon when fewer people are around.

The walls of Vila Vella come from different periods and show repairs and rebuilding from centuries of use. You can clearly see where newer sections were added to older ones in the stonework.

Location: Selva

Location: Province of Girona

Capital city: Tossa de Mar

Elevation above the sea: 5 m

Part of: Mancomunitat de Municipis Comunitat Turística de la Costa Brava

Shares border with: Llagostera, Santa Cristina d'Aro, Lloret de Mar, Vidreres, Caldes de Malavella

Address: 17320 Tossa de Mar, Girona, Spain

Website: http://tossademar.cat

GPS coordinates: 41.72056,2.93194

Latest update: December 14, 2025 19:07