Toc al mar, Seafood restaurant in Platja d'Aiguablava, Begur, Spain.
Toc al mar is a seafood restaurant on Aiguablava beach in Begur, sitting directly on the sand across several levels. Every table faces the sea, and the dining area extends close enough to the water that you can hear the waves.
The restaurant started as a modest beach setup and grew over time into one of the better-known seafood spots along the Costa Brava. Its growth followed the rise of Aiguablava as a destination for visitors seeking the coast.
The restaurant serves traditional Catalan fish dishes made from catch delivered fresh daily by local boats. Diners sit right by the water and experience the fishing heritage of the Costa Brava firsthand.
Booking ahead is a good idea, especially in summer, since tables fill up fast and walk-ins are harder to accommodate. Coming outside the busiest months gives you more flexibility and a calmer setting on the beach.
The kitchen uses Mediterranean seawater to cook mussels and grills lobster over a wood fire, following methods tied to the fishing tradition of the coast. These approaches have stayed the same while most restaurants around them have moved toward modern cooking.
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