Tossa de Mar
We stayed on a half board basis at the hotel Costa Brava. The food at the hotel is great with a wide selection to suit all tastes. The children particularly liked the evening with chocolate fountains and the wide variety of dipping goodies!
There are activities day and night to keep everybody entertained ranging from mini discos, live music, aqua aerobics and magic shows. The hotel also offers facilities including an outdoor pool, a spa which is free to use, a children’s play area and mini club.
The hotel is just a short walk from the beach and the beautiful seafront promenade and old town of Tossa de Mar. The seafront is lined with lovely bars and restaurants, and the old town is filled with great little shops and cafes along its narrow streets.
The oldest part of Tossa is known as the Vila Vella, which is surrounded by a city wall with seven watch-towers offering a beautiful panoramic view over the beaches and the town itself. The buildings within the Vila Vella really give you that feeling of an old traditional Spanish village. I would certainly recommend taking a walk up to the lighthouse bar at the top of the hill as the views out to sea are spectacular.
During out visit we were also lucky enough to see the Tossa Carnival. The locals put on a great show with a variety of different processions to enjoy. The carnival takes places annually in August.
For anyone who likes to get out and about to explore, there are many opportunities including boat trips to other resorts such as Lloret de Mar or you can catch a bus to the fantastic cities of Barcelona and Girona. For those who like waking there are numerous signposted walking routes to enjoy.
I would highly recommend Tossa to anyone who would like to combine a beach holiday with the opportunity to enjoy an enchanting Spanish town. The fact that I have visited 8 times and will continue to return speaks for itself!