Tossa de Mar Castle & Platja Gran Beach, Costa Brava, Spain

About this place

Live Stream | Vila Vella Medieval Castle & Platja Gran Beach, Tossa de Mar, Girona, Spain. Perched dramatically above the azure waters of the Costa Brava, the 12th-century fortified Vila Vella of Tossa de Mar stands as the only preserved medieval fortified town on the Catalan coast. Golden sand beaches meet turquoise waves directly beneath towering stone defense towers. Cobbled village alleyways feature welcoming family taverns serving Simit Tomba fisherman's cod stew with garlicky aioli, seafood fideuà, and Empordà wines.

✦ Must-Visit Highlights:

▸ Iconic Medieval Castle & Towers: Wander ancient stone battlements overlooking dramatic Mediterranean sea cliffs and bays.

▸ Traditional Simit Tomba Stew: Feast on the authentic local fisherman's dish of cod, potatoes, and homemade aioli sauce.

▸ Idyllic Crescent Sand Beach: Bask on golden sands beneath historic fortress walls while watching colorful fishing dories.