Why is Tossa de Mar famous?

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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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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  • 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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Tossa de Mar is one historic and family-friendly town located between the beach of the Mediterranean and a beautiful mountainous environment. Wonderful beaches, a breathtaking historic center, pleasant temperatures, fun activities and countless lively nightlife make Tossa de Mar one ultimate holiday destination.

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The Old Town of Tossa de Mar is the only fortified town that remains on the Catalan coast. The castle was built in the 12th century and the stone walls enclosing its historic neighborhood date from soon afterwards. A significant amount remains, not only of the walls but also of the towers that they connect.

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Castillo de Tossa de Mar - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

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Tossa de Mar is situated right in the middle of the Costa Brava's Coastline and less than 40 km to Girona Airport. The Private Transfer takes around 45 minutes while the Shared Shuttle bus can take longer because it might stop in hotels in Lloret before going to Tossa de Mar.

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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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