Tossa de Mar Holidays

Tossa de Mar Holidays - Peaceful resort on Spain's Costa Brava, with plenty of charm and history

Tossa de Mar holidays are ideal if you are looking for a quiet base on the Costa Brava, with this picturesque beach resort, steeped in charm and history, presenting a wonderfully relaxed and laid-back option for both families to couples.

From its glorious Blue Flag sandy beaches to its delightful village centre, home to well-preserved medieval city walls and a traditional old quarter, Tossa de Mar offers an authentically Spanish destination on the dramatic 'Wild Coast'. The resort can fit the bill if you are looking for a peaceful Costa Brava holiday with laid-back nightlife, as Tossa de Mar remains a world away from its livelier neighbors, Lloret de Mar, which attracts a youthful party crowd, or the developed Estartit, further north.

Accommodation choices are varied in Tossa de Mar, from self-catering studios to hotels, with options for every style and budget.

When to go to Tossa de Mar

Like all resorts along the Costa Brava, summer sees the best time to visit Tossa de Mar, when conditions are perfect for the beach, thanks to high temperatures and plenty of sunshine. The holiday season begins in May, and ends in October, with the peak season months of July and August being the busiest and the most expensive. If you can travel outside of the school holidays, you'll still get great weather, and be rewarded with more choice of accommodation, fewer crowds and cheaper prices. There are also deals during the off-season, for those in search of mild weather and a little winter sunshine.

The weather in Tossa de Mar

The resort experiences long hot summers and cool winters, and thanks to its location on the northeastern coastline of Spain, can be a great choice if you're looking to escape the searing heat of the more southern resorts. Summer temperatures in Tossa de Mar range from 22C - 29C throughout the summer season, perfect for the beach, and average night-time temperatures of 17C mean pleasant evenings in the resort. The resort sees between 6-9 hours of sunshine each day, and humidity is moderate. Winters are cooler but still mild, with 4-5 hours of daily sun, and a little rainfall.

Getting the best deal to Tossa de Mar

The cheapest package holidays to Tossa de Mar can generally be found during the quieter months, with spring, early summer and autumn remaining an excellent time to visit the Costa Brava, as the weather is still good. It's best to stay away from the school holiday weeks of July and August, as demand is high at this time, and so are prices, with packages to Tossa de Mar tending to book up very quickly. The best deals can often be found very early and late in the season, but there are always bargains to be had throughout the year. For the best deals to Tossa de Mar, have a look at our offers below, or visit our late deals page for great prices on last minute specials.

Airport and Transport Need to Know

 
Flights to Tossa de Mar are via Gerona (GRO), and transfer time is about 1 hour. Flight time is between 2 and 2.5 hours, and there are regular departures from London Gatwick, Luton, Stansted, Manchester, Birmingham, East Midlands, Bournemouth, Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds Bradford, Humberside, Liverpool, Glasgow and Prestwick. Gerona Airport is a fairly small airport, with just a handful of shops, but serves the whole of the Costa Brava, so can be busy during the peak season.

Transfers are generally included on package holidays, but there is a good shuttle bus service that travels to Tossa de Mar, and taxis are available from outside the airport. Each taxi can hold 4 passengers and their luggage (with larger cars available on request), and the journey to Tossa de Mar costs a fixed rate of around 50 euros (40GBP). Car hire is available too, and getting to the resort and exploring the area is straightforward. 

The best beaches in Tossa de Mar

Tossa de Mar sits on a beautiful 17km stretch of coastline, which boasts everything from Blue Flag sandy bays to tiny hidden coves nestled in pine forests. A haven for beach-lovers, there are plenty to choose from in the resort, but here are our picks for the best three in and around Tossa de Mar:

Best beach for sunbathing - Playa Gran

The main beach at Tossa de Mar sits in a horseshoe shaped bay, and has sunbeds and umbrellas for rent, and the fully developed Blue Flag Playa Gran has activities and water sports such as pedaloes, water skiing, parasailing, coastal cruises and fishing trips, as well as a host of bars and cafes.

Best beach for activities - Mar Menuda

The resort's other Blue Flag beach, is situated in the northern part of Tossa de Mar, and boasts course sand and crisp clear water. The rocky peninsula that sits at one end of the beach means great conditions for snorkelling and scuba diving (the local dive school is located here), and kayaking and canoeing are popular around the nearby coves. 

Best beach for isolation - Cala Futadera

For a day of quiet reflection, head 6km north of Tossa de Mar to Cala Futadera, a stunningly beautiful beach hidden amongst huge cliffs and surrounded by unspoiled pine forests. There are no facilities here, and access is down some very steep steps, but if it's a spectacular natural setting you're after, it's well worth the climb down.