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Tossa de Mar
Give Tossa 2 nights: one full day for the Vila Vella walls and Platja Gran, one for the camí de ronda coves. Skip it as a day trip from Barcelona — 1.5 h each way.
Tossa de Mar is a small Costa Brava resort of about 5,900 people, 40 km from Girona and roughly 100 km from Barcelona. Its draw is the Vila Vella — the only fortified medieval town still standing on the Catalan coast — plus a run of gravel-and-sand coves along the camí de ronda. It is quieter and more family-oriented than Lloret de Mar next door. Two nights covers the old town, the beaches and one coastal walk; three nights if you want diving or a boat day.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–early Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowds, peak prices), Nov–Mar (many businesses shut)
- Airports
- GRO · BCN
- Nights
- 2
Rules in force · 9Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Iberia ↗Plan meals on the Iberian clock: Spanish kitchens serve lunch from about 13:30–14:00 and dinner from 20:30–21:00; Portugal eats an hour or so earlier. Early evenings are for tapas or petiscos, not full meals.
- Iberia ↗Inland Spain and Portugal (Seville, Córdoba, Madrid, the Alentejo) pass 40 °C in heatwaves from late June to August: sightsee before 11:00 and after 18:00, and keep July–August for the coasts and the green north.
- Iberia ↗Andorra and Gibraltar have their own border and customs rules and are reached only through Spain (or France for Andorra); read their pages before adding them, especially if you hold a limited Schengen visa.
- Spain ↗Spain is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Spain ↗High-speed trains have airport-style baggage screening at the station and boarding gates that close a few minutes before departure: arrive early.
- Spain ↗Carry your passport or ID: police may ask for it, and hotels must register every guest's document.
- Spain ↗The Alhambra in Granada and the Sagrada Família in Barcelona sell timed tickets that sell out weeks ahead in season; book on the official sites before you fix your dates.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Tossa de Mar112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tossa de Mar, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Spain-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckEU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.Spain-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas.Spain-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.Spain-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Spain-wide
- SafetyVery safe for a resort town; cars stop at crossings.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee).Spain-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All emergency services · 091 National police · 062 Guardia Civil (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSmall shops close about 14:00–17:00 and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Small shops close about 2:00 PM–5:00 PM and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Spain-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportGRO Girona–Costa Brava (About 40 km (25 mi); shuttle or taxi onward, roughly 40–50 min).GRO Girona–Costa Brava (About 25 mi (40 km); shuttle or taxi onward, roughly 40–50 min).
- Getting aroundThe centre is flat and walkable in 15 minutes end to end; the Vila Vella is up steps and steep lanes.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3)
- Beercaña at a bar / can at a supermarket€2–3.50 (≈ US$3–5)€1–1.50 (≈ US$2)
- Museum or sight ticketLighthouse museum entrycheck€3 (≈ US$4)
- Budget bedHostel bed, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per room€130 (≈ US$160)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per room€260 (≈ US$350)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €110 (≈ US$130) · High €200 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- GRO Girona–Costa Brava (About 40 km (25 mi); shuttle or taxi onward, roughly 40–50 min) · BCN Barcelona–El Prat (About 120 km (75 mi); bus or car, roughly 1.5–2 h)GRO Girona–Costa Brava (About 25 mi (40 km); shuttle or taxi onward, roughly 40–50 min) · BCN Barcelona–El Prat (About 75 mi (120 km); bus or car, roughly 1.5–2 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Feb
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best*
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Apr (8 rain days), driest Jul (4). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Tossa de Mar: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
6 rd
Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
6 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
4 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The centre is flat and walkable in 15 minutes end to end; the Vila Vella is up steps and steep lanes. Buses run to Lloret de Mar (about 15 min) and Barcelona from the bus station; buy return tickets, queues get long. Free parking exists in town (for example the aparcament dels bombers on Avinguda de Catalunya); the Platja Gran car park charges by the hour. Do not drive up to the castle — the road is narrow with tight turns and no parking at the top.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Lloret de Mar
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Bus from Tossa bus station, about 15 min
Bigger, louder resort; useful for onward buses to Blanes.
Blanes
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Bus to Lloret de Mar, then bus to Blanes
Monday market; gardens and a long beach.
Sant Feliu de Guíxols
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus or summer coastal boat
Boat gives you the coastline; check the seasonal timetable.
Girona
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus or car via the GI-681 and C-65
Old town, cathedral steps and the Onyar houses; half a day is enough.
Door to door: About 1.5–2 h
Direct bus from the bus station
Doable as a long day, but you lose 3–4 h in transit.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Centre / Platja Gran
Steps from the main beach, promenade restaurants and the bus station; noisier in summer, everything walkable.
Vila Vella and old town
Inside or beside the walls; character and sea views, but steep lanes and limited parking.
Mar Menuda side
Quieter, 5–10 min walk east of the centre; good for families and divers.
Hills above town
Cheaper apartments, but a real climb down and back up each day — check the walk before booking.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €60–90 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- €90–150 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
- High
- €150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 2 nights × €130 | €260 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × €110 | €440 |
| Airport shuttle, Girona, each way2 × €14 · check | €28 |
| Bus to Lloret de Mar, each way2 × €1 · check | €3 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €10 | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €75 |
| Trip total≈ €207 per person per day, bed included | €826≈ US$1,000 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Menu del día at lunch | €12–20 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Beer: caña at a bar / can at a supermarket | €2–3.50 (≈ US$3–5) / €1–1.50 (≈ US$2) |
| Glass-bottom boat tripcheck | €15–25 (≈ US$18–30) |
| Lighthouse museum entrycheck | €3 (≈ US$4) |
| Parking, Platja Gran car parkcheck | €1.60 (≈ US$2)/hr |
| Internet café, per hour | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Do not drive up to the Vila Vella: narrow, blind turns and no parking at the top.
- Many shops close 13:30–16:30 outside school holidays, then reopen until about 20:00.Many shops close 1:30 PM–4:30 PM outside school holidays, then reopen until about 8:00 PM.
- Beaches are coarse sand and gravel; the entry slope at Platja Gran and Giverola is steep.
- Book airport shuttles and confirm the day before; some run distant resorts first.
- Off-season, some hotels, bars and the tourist offices shut or keep short hours.
Emergency numbers
- All emergency services
- 112
- National police
- 091
- Guardia Civil
- 062
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My bed tonight
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A aquesta adreça, si us plauTo this address, please
Emergency
- All emergency services112
- National police091
- Guardia Civil062
Embassy
No embassies in town; the US has a consulate-general in Barcelona, the UK a consulate in Barcelona, and most countries keep embassies in Madrid.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Girona airport → Tossa, shuttle: €12–16 (≈ US$14–19) each way, about 40–50 min (check)
- Bus Tossa → Lloret de Mar: about €1.30 (≈ US$2), 15 min (check)
- Parking Platja Gran: €1.60 (≈ US$2)/hr (check)
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (OH-lah)
- Gràcies — Thank you (GRAH-see-es)
- El compte, si us plau — The bill, please (el KOM-tuh, see oos PLOW)
- Quant costa? — How much is it? (kwant KOS-tah)
- Puc pagar amb targeta? — Can I pay by card? (pook pah-GAR am tar-GEH-tah)
- On és la platja? — Where is the beach? (on es lah PLAH-jah)
Catalan is co-official here; Spanish works everywhere.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Tossa de Mar. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–early Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (crowds, peak prices), Nov–Mar (many businesses shut) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for GRO and BCN: last shuttle and bus times field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Platja Gran and the promenade, Vila Vella and the lighthouse, Mar Menuda and Cala Pola, the camí de ronda south to Llorell.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Vila Vella walls, municipal museum, lighthouse museum) and eat pages with last orders.
- Seasonal fixtures: summer boat timetables, shuttle confirmations and off-season closures so gates A–D can go green.