Tossa De Mar
Introduction
Tossa de Mar was once an artists' colony before the tourist boom of the 1960s, it retains some of its original character in its narrow, twisting streets and carefully preserved stone housesstone houses. This resort is popular with families looking
for a relaxing holiday.
with low-key, nightlife. Location The town's museum is well worth a visit, with some superb paintings by Chagall.
Visit Barcelona to explore the fascinating Gothic Quarter and see Gaudi's unfinished Sagrada Familia.
Beaches
The excellent, fine-shingle, crescent-shaped beach is very popular and has a true Mediterranean atmosphere. Families potter along the shore and bright parasols line up neatly above the gentle waves. Watersports and boat trips are available.
Location
Situated at the centre of the Costa Brava, compact Tossa de Mar is a peaceful alternative to its busier, larger neighbours on the Costa Brava.
Transfer time 1 hour 15 minutes to 2 hours
Shopping
Some tempting craft shops, especially good for handmade pottery and Spanish art, with some very stylish boutiques in the town centre.
Nightlife
Nightlife is quite low-key but there are a number of music bars and discos, and plenty of waterside cafés, where you can enjoy the views and relax over a beer.
Restaurants
Stroll between tapas bars enjoying a drink and a snack before relaxing over your evening meal. Mouth-watering local specialities include suquet de peix, a substantial fish stew, or llagosta i pollastre, made with lobster and chicken in a nut sauce.
The vineyards in the foothills of the Pyrenees produce some excellent sparkling and petillant wines.
Package Holidays in Tossa De Mar available from:
Thomson holidays Portland Holidays Expedia
Thomas Cook
Hotels and apartments in Tossa De Mar
Alpha Rooms
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