Tossa de Mar lies in a valley, separated from the neighbouring villages by the Massís de Cadiretes - l´Ardenya peaks. The road north leads to Sant Feliu de Guíxols and the same road heading south goes to Lloret de Mar.
Tossa de Mar is dominated by the silhouette of the medieval castle (Vila Vella), a historic monument which lies on the edge of the main beach. It is one of the most mystic villages of the Costa Brava and the beauty of its beach, its forests and the historical and cultural patrimony have turned the village into a reference point for visitors.
At the foot of the medieval walls of the Vila Vella, on the south side can be found the "des Codolar" beach, the old port of the village. It is a coarse, grainy beach and is home to many small fishing boats. The actual lighthouse now houses the Mediterranean Lighthouse Centre and can be seen for miles around. At its feet is "Es Racó", where the "Platja Gran" beach begins. After the "Reig" beach, there are 2 lookout points and between them the promenade on the Mar Menuda beach or "Sa Bauma". Here the beach is a mixture of fine and grainy sand.
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