What body of water is Tossa de Mar on?

Standing proudly on the north coast of Catalonia (in Spain), the historic city of Tossa de Mar is a treasure. The town offers panoramic views across the Mediterranean Sea and is famous for its sandy beaches, lighthouse and, of course, historic fortified medieval village.



Tossa de Mar is located on the Mediterranean Sea, specifically along the rugged and picturesque coastline known as the Costa Brava in northeastern Spain. The town's iconic main beach, Platja Gran, sits directly on a deep blue bay that has made it a favorite destination for swimmers and divers for decades. Because it is on the Mediterranean, the waters are typically calm and characterized by high salinity and crystal clarity, which is perfect for the snorkeling and scuba diving tours that operate out of the town's local coves. The town is situated roughly halfway between the city of Barcelona and the French border, and its maritime history is defined by its strategic position on this sea. In 2026, the local "Camí de Ronda" coastal paths allow hikers to follow the edge of the Mediterranean, offering dramatic views of the waves crashing against the medieval fortress walls and the hidden rocky inlets like Cala Pola that define this section of the Balearic Sea's western basin.

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Picturesque Tossa de Mar can trace its history back over 2,000 years and, today, the ramparts, towers and cobbled streets of its historic Old Town continue to impress visitors. In the 20th century, it captured the imagination of artists like Marc Chagall and movie stars like Ava Gardner.

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The Costa Brava in modern times has a very low key British presence - a few British bars in specific locations like Lloret or L'Estartit but it really is very international (lots of French and Dutch) or very Catalan here for the culture, landscape and food and quite chic and upmarket in certain places.

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In 1950, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer sent the crew of Pandora and the Flying Dutchman to Tossa de Mar, making that tiny fishing village famous across the movie-going world.

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In 1950, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer sent the crew of Pandora and the Flying Dutchman to Tossa de Mar, making that tiny fishing village famous across the movie-going world.

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Hiking around Tossa De Mar is one of the best ways to experience more of the landscape, although finding the right route is not always easy. To help, here are the top 20 hikes and walks around Tossa De Mar — so you can just get out and go.

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Playa Grande de Tossa de Mar beach is 385 metres long by 50 metres wide and normally has a high occupancy level. An urban beach - sandy. It is the most popular beach in Tossa de Mar, where tourists and holidaymakers go to enjoy all kinds of services, attractions and entertainment. It has a Blue Flag.

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Tossa de Mar has the dimensions that allow you to move around mainly on foot. However, there are other options of local means of transport either to move within the town or to get into some beaches and coves, to residential areas, or to reach accommodations located outside the town.

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Tossa de Mar's weekly market is held every Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. along the Rambla Pau Casals. The nearly 100 stalls are grouped into the following categories: Stalls selling fruit and vegetables, pickled foods, nuts, churros, cold meats and spices.

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  • Art Gallery Blanco Grane - Tossa de Mar. Art Galleries. By SheriLaizer. Support the local artists and amenities by stepping inside even if not to purchase....
  • Racoantic. Antique Shops.
  • Ceramica Costa Brava. Speciality & Gift Shops.
  • Tufa. Speciality & Gift Shops.
  • A Tu Vera.


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Located in Asturias, Ponga offers Brits the chance to get paid to move there due to its own lack of inhabitants. On the face of it, making the switch seems like a no-brainer. Ponga get around 2,000 hours every year, compared with the UK's 1387, so if you're sick of the sunshine, that's one reason to move.

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A combination of poor quality hotels at expensive prices and the growth of no-frills airlines such as Ryanair in the region has led First Choice to drop the area from its summer 2005 brochures, Travel Weekly magazine reported. Cosmos is reported to be considering following suit.

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