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Bar Don Juan, Carre Pintor Francesc Serra 1-3
You’ll recognise this bar, as it’s the one with all the hams hanging from the ceiling. It’s the perfect place to head after the beach for your evening drink – there’s an excellent choice of beers, including dark German brews. There’s a good selection of local wine and sangria, too. And the Serrano ham and Catalan bread make the perfect bar snack.You’ve got some dinky boutiques in the new town, where you can pick up Spanish leather goods and local ceramics. And this place has been home to a number of artists over the years, so there are galleries dotted around the old town. It’s also worth treating yourself to a pastry at the Thursday-morning market on the Avenida Joan Maragall.
Read MoreYou’re in the right place for boat trips. Some sail along the coast, calling at beaches and coves along the way. You can just hop off at the beach you like the look of, and catch another boat home later on. Or you’ve got the bigger boat cruises, which have everything from DJs to trampolines on board. In any case, they all leave from Playa Gran beach.
Read MoreMusic in all its many forms is celebrated at this month-long local festival, which sees passionate performances of flamenco, Brazilian, tango and opera, just for starters. These take place at locations dotted all around town, including the lighthouse. For full details, you can visit the Tourist Office.
Read MoreThe nightlife here is varied but low key. The Spanish bars and bodegas in the old town attract an international crowd, and you’ve also got an open-air disco, complete with a swimming pool. The bars stay open until midnight, but for anything later, you’ll have to take the bus to Lloret de Mar, 12 kilometres away.
Read MoreYou’ll find Tossa de Mar’s second Blue Flag beach, Mar Menuda, at the north end of town. It’s another wide, golden-sand bay, only the underwater rocks make it a great spot for snorkelling and scuba. It’s where you’ll find the town’s dive school, which will kit you out with all the gear. And the coves along the coast are good for kayaking around.
Read MoreThis town doesn’t stint on international cooking – you’ll find British, Chinese and Italian restaurants here. But seafood is its real forte, especially in the seafront tavernas. The dish to try is cim-i-tomba, otherwise known as the fisherman’s favourite stew. And the old town is another foodie destination – that’s where you’ll find authentic tapas bars.
Read MoreYou’ll find this cosy tapas bar tucked away in the old town, near the museum. It’s an intimate spot – it only seats 20 – but there’s a big choice of food. You can feast on dishes like grilled cuttlefish, chorizo in cider and roasted artichokes. Portions are big, so you’ll only need a couple of dishes each.
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