Day 01
Lloret de Mar, Boat Ride and Tossa de Mar Discovery
- We will take the motorway, and after 1 hour and 15 minutes, we will arrive at Lloret de Mar, the main tourist village of Costa Brava.
- Upon arrival, we will immediately notice the bustle, with multiple coaches arriving from all over Europe and bringing visitors to enjoy its beaches, hotels, shops, activities and, above all, its lively nightlife.
- We will have free time to explore this colourful and dynamic village with a strong personality.
- Along its unique beach promenade, we will be able to enjoy great views of its beaches. In addition, the two small hills on both edges of the promenade are privileged viewpoints over the whole site and its surroundings.
- Walking through its narrow streets, which still retain reminiscences of its recent maritime past, we will find plenty of shops to suit all tastes, from the latest brands to the typical beach bazaars.
- In the middle of its most famous shopping street, we will also be able to admire architectural jewels of great value, such as Saint Roma Church, with its exquisite modernist style, and inside the church, a 16th-century altarpiece that is still very well preserved.
- At approximately 11:30 am, we will board DOFIJETS, which will take us to the neighbouring village of Tossa de Mar. During the sailing trip, we will be able to enjoy the unique and characteristic landscape of Costa Brava: a procession of huge cliffs shaped into fanciful forms over the centuries by the force of the sea and wind.
- At about 12:15 pm, we will arrive at the emblematic village of Tossa de Mar, considered "the pearl of Costa Brava" because, in this small area, we can find all the landscapes and historic elements that have given it such well-deserved fame.
- Its spectacular scenery, from its shores, beaches and caves in the cliffs to its lush vegetation, makes it one of the locations that has best preserved its natural environment in perfect harmony with the tourism industry.
- History has left its footprints here. Its emblematic fortified Vila Vella, or Old Town of Tossa, was listed as an artistic-historic monument in 1931, as it is the only remaining fortified medieval town on the Catalan coast. Little remains of the original 12th-century structure, and today's ramparts are the result of several restorations carried out over the years, especially one dating from the late 14th century.
- Outside its walls, we can find the traditional fishing neighbourhood known as Sa Roqueta, which still maintains the sailor atmosphere of these typical villages on Costa Brava.
- Once we arrive in Tossa de Mar, we will begin a walking tour from the beach, following the fortified perimeter up to the lighthouse at the top for those who are interested. From there, you will appreciate stunning views of the coastline. On the way down, we will pass through the narrow streets and stone houses of Vila Vella until we reach the fishing district. From there, you will have free time for lunch. This village has the greatest gastronomic offer in all of Costa Brava.
- A peaceful walk around the beach will help us find places with unique perspectives of the site.
- You cannot leave Tossa de Mar without strolling around the small and attractive shops on its typical streets.
- At 4:00 pm, the tour will finish, and we will return to Barcelona by bus, arriving at about 5:30 pm.
