Tossa de Mar

🏞️ Nature & Outdoor Activities

• Walk the Camí de Ronda coastal paths
• Hike surrounding hills for panoramic views
• Snorkel in clear waters at Cala Pola
• Explore countryside routes inland

🏖️ Beaches

• Relax on Platja Gran beneath medieval walls
• Discover Cala Pola’s secluded setting
• Visit Cala Giverola for scenic beauty
• Explore smaller hidden coves along the coast

🍽️ Food & Drink

• Fresh seafood in beachfront restaurants
• Local Catalan wines and tapas
• Traditional dishes in old town eateries
• Cafés within Vila Vella’s historic streets

🎉 Nightlife & Entertainment

• Relaxed bars and cocktail lounges
• Occasional live music in town
• Quiet evenings compared to larger resorts
• Easy access to Lloret de Mar for nightlife

📸 Instagram-Worthy Spots

• Vila Vella walls overlooking the sea
• Platja Gran with historic backdrop
• Lighthouse views at sunset
• Hidden coves along the coastline

Best Value Deals

Tossa de Mar offers a more refined Costa Brava experience, combining scenic beauty with good-value holiday packages.

🌅 All-Inclusive Holidays

Tossa de Mar's all-inclusive offer is more selective than the larger Costa Brava resorts — the town's UNESCO-protected medieval character and boutique hotel stock mean full-board inclusive packages are available in a handful of selected beachfront properties rather than a mass-market hotel strip. Hotels including the Hotel Cap d'Or and the Hotel Delfin operate all-inclusive programmes from £319pp including flights in shoulder season (May or October), with easy walking access to the main Platja Gran beach and the Vila Vella fortified old town. The limited all-inclusive capacity means securing preferred dates requires earlier booking than equivalent resorts at Lloret de Mar or Santa Susanna.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Holidays

Tossa de Mar suits families who want a calmer, more characterful alternative to the larger Costa Brava resorts — the Platja Gran's 350 m arc of sheltered sand has calm, clear Mediterranean water with a gradual shelf and a Blue Flag rating, making it well-suited to younger children and mixed-age groups. The medieval walled old town — the Vila Vella, the only inhabited fortified medieval town on the Catalan coast — provides a genuine cultural backdrop that engages older children and teenagers beyond the beach. The smaller Platja dels Codolar cove to the south of the headland offers a quieter swimming alternative when the main beach fills in peak summer.

💎 Luxury Holidays

Tossa de Mar's boutique character makes it one of the Costa Brava's strongest destinations for upscale small-hotel stays — the town's protected medieval setting has prevented the large-scale resort development of Lloret de Mar, preserving a concentration of independent four-star properties with genuine architectural character. The Hotel Diana on the Plaça d'Espanya — a 1906 Modernista building with original stained-glass windows and a terrace facing the Vila Vella walls — is the most distinguished address in the town, with rates from €160 per night in shoulder season. The Hotel Cap d'Or on the seafront promenade and the boutique hotels of the old town quarter provide additional upscale options with sea-view terraces and direct beach access.

⏳ Last-Minute Deals

Tossa de Mar's relatively compact hotel stock produces good late availability in the shoulder season, particularly in June and September when the resort's beach and sea conditions remain excellent at 21–24°C and prices drop 25–30% below the August peak. easyJet and Vueling services into Girona-Costa Brava Airport, 40 minutes by transfer bus from Tossa, keep the route accessible for late-booking travellers throughout the season. August and the last week of July are the pinch points where Tossa's limited bed stock fills earliest — the town's popularity with independent Spanish and European travellers means it books out faster in peak weeks than larger, higher-capacity resorts on the Costa Brava.

Why Book with us:

💷 Low deposits from £49pp

📅 Flexible payment plans with balance due 6 weeks before travel

🛡️ ATOL Protected — your money and flights are safeguarded

✏️ Free amendment window on selected packages

📞 UK-based customer support, 8am–11pm every day

📅 Best Time to Visit

• May–June: Warm and less crowded
• July–August: Peak summer with vibrant atmosphere
• September–October: Warm sea and quieter environment
• November–April: Mild and peaceful for short breaks

🏨 Where to Stay

• Families: Beachfront hotels near Platja Gran
• Couples: Boutique hotels within Vila Vella
• Luxury travellers: Seafront hotels with panoramic views
• Budget travellers: Apartments and guesthouses

🚗 Getting Around

• Walking is ideal within the town
• Buses connect to Lloret de Mar and Girona
• Car hire recommended for exploring Costa Brava
• Taxis available locally

💡 Travel Tips

• Visit early morning or evening to avoid crowds
• Book accommodation inside or near Vila Vella for best experience
• Use coastal paths to explore hidden beaches
• Combine with nearby resorts for variety