Tossa de Mar hiking trails are the most popular, as the city is small and all the sights can be easily seen by strolling its streets. The most popular hiking route in Tossa de Mar runs along the stone guardhouse staircase that leads to the top of a 70-meter cliff.
There, the town's main attraction, Vila Vella, is located. The fortress, built in the XII century to protect against the raids of North African pirates, today is not fully preserved, but that is what gives it a special flavor. On its territory there are many observation platforms, monuments and two museums.
One tells about the history of lighthouses of the Mediterranean coast. The other is popularly known as the Marc Chagall Museum. It displays the artist's paintings and some of the city's historical objects.
For nature lovers there are organized hiking trails around Tossa de Mar to the surrounding mountains. The hiking trails are from 5 to 15 kilometers long one way. There are also routes to the botanical park Sa Riera.
Walking routes in Tossa de Mar necessarily pass through the territory of the Old Town. Here are preserved stone houses of former years, which still convey the spirit of medieval Spain. If the usual routes around Tossa de Mar bore you, just walk along the palm-lined promenade Passeig del Mar. On one side is the city's main beach, and on the other is a string of cafes and restaurants where you can relax and enjoy the azure Mediterranean Sea.
