ituated on the southernmost part of the Costa Brava, the charming seaside resort of Tossa de Mar is a popular day trip from Barcelona. Tossa’s attractions include sandy beaches and a picturesque old town whose narrow streets are lined with restaurants and bars. Not to mention the impressive 12th century medieval castle or Vila Vella. Once an enclave of artists and intellectuals, Tossa became a popular holiday destination during the 1950s when it appeared in the film Pandora and the Flying Dutchman starring Eva Gardner and James Mason. Nowadays the town is popular with both Spanish and foreign tourists but has largely escaped the excesses associated with other resorts.Any visit to Tossa de Mar inevitably starts at the Vila Vella which is the only remaining medieval walled town on the Catalan coast. Entering the historic old town by the arched gateway you can explore the narrow cobbled streets and take a walk along the fortified stone walls. A winding path leads up past the ruins of the Gothic styled Church of Sant Vicenç to Tossa Lighthouse which was built in 1917. The 10m high lighthouse contains a small museum and affords excellent views of the Mediterranean coast.
