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Before you go
Your trip to Tossa de Mar.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Tossa de Mar – Catalonia Destination Costa Brava and Girona about 87 km from Barcelona
How to get there
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Aeroport de Girona-Costa Brava (GRO) Vilobí d'Onyar · 41 km
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Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat Josep Tarradellas (BCN) El Prat de Llobregat · 101 km
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Estació d'Autobusos de Tossa de Mar 1 km
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
Check before buying. Tossa de Mar has no train station. From Barcelona you go by intercity bus, which also serves the airport of El Prat, or by car. Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO) is about 40 km away. The bus station is in the upper part of town, about a 10-minute walk from the beach.
How many days
One day is enough for the Vila Vella, the lighthouse and an afternoon on the beach. Those wanting to relax on the Costa Brava can stay two or three days, alternating beach time and coastal drives. As a day trip from Barcelona it works better by car or if you check the bus schedules in advance.
When to go
The beach season runs from June to September, with warmer water in August and September. In July and August the village gets crowded. May, June and September are usually good for walking without intense heat. In winter, from December to February, many beach services close.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
If you stay in the village, you don't need a car: everything is within walking distance. Without a train, public transport access is only by bus. A car helps to visit other coves along the coast and to combine Tossa with Girona in the same day. In summer, parking near the beach is difficult.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Tossa de Mar
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Morning
Walls of the Vila Vella
Enter the Vila Vella through the gate next to the Torre de les Hores and climb the narrow streets up to the path along the ramparts, with views over the bay.
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Afternoon
Praia Gran
After lunch on the promenade, enjoy the Platja Gran, right below the walls. The entry into the sea is deep immediately from the shore.
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Late afternoon
Far de Tossa
Climb up to the Far de Tossa, at the highest point of the cape, and visit the centre about the lighthouses of the Mediterranean. From the viewpoint you can see the coast on both sides.
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Evening
Dinner with a view of the walls
Dine at the restaurants on the promenade or inside the Vila Vella. Anyone returning to Barcelona by bus should check the time of the last departure.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Can you do a day trip from Barcelona?
Yes. The road is about 90 km, and there are intercity buses from Barcelona to Tossa's bus station. There is no train to the village. Check outbound and return schedules beforehand, especially outside summer when there are fewer services.
Does Tossa have a train?
No. Tossa de Mar has no railway station. Public transport is only by bus, which connects the village to Barcelona, to the El Prat airport and to neighboring towns.
What language is spoken in Tossa?
Catalan and Spanish. On signs and menus Catalan usually appears first, often with a translation. In seafront businesses geared to tourists there is often service in other languages.