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Tossa de Mar is one of the most popular destinations for people booking a holiday in Spain<\/a>, and it\u2019s easy to see why. As one of the best coastal resorts in Catalonia, this former fishing town thrives on tourism and features a number of beaches, seafront activities, and watersports centres to entertain visitors.<\/p>\n

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But what if the beach isn\u2019t really your thing? What if you want a vacation in Spain<\/a> that\u2019s less about the sunbathing, and more about Catalan history and culture? Is Tossa de Mar still a good choice? Yes!<\/p>\n

There\u2019s so much more to Tossa de Mar than just the beach. Here are a few of the town\u2019s attractions:<\/p>\n

12th-Century History<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the 1100s, Tossa de Mar became a walled city, and parts of this historic wall still remain today. A section of the wall is open to pedestrians and offers breathtaking views in every direction as it weaves around the edge of the town. Remember: it\u2019s old, and some of the terrain can be quite uneven in certain places.<\/p>\n

Hollywood Glamour<\/strong><\/p>\n

Think there\u2019s only good film locations in Barcelona? Think again! The 1951 British drama Pandora and the Flying Dutchman<\/a> starring Ava Gardner was filmed in Tossa de Mar! The castle and beach areas look just the same today, although the overall landscape has certainly changed during the past 60 years!<\/p>\n

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Museums<\/strong><\/p>\n

The town\u2019s main museum is the Municipal Museum, and it\u2019s a great place to learn more about the history of Tossa de Mar. It is located in the Old Town and is home to everything from painting and mosaics to glass works and sculptures. It\u2019s compact, but only costs a few euros to enter.<\/p>\n

Roman Ruins<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re interested in seeing what a villa on the Costa Brava<\/a> used to look like, then be sure to visit the Roman Villa of Ametllers. Discovered in 1914, the ruins are believed to date from somewhere prior to the 6th century. This villa in Spain tells us a great deal about Roman-Mediterranean farming of the time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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