Cataluna is made up of four provinces - Barcelona, Girona,
Tarragona and Lleida (Lerida), each with a capital city of the
same name. Barcelona is the place people want to visit and the
capital is now very much an international city. The area enjoys
a varied landscape from the high sierras of the Pyrenees, to
the Mediterranean coast and the central lowlands. There are two
Cataluna coastlines - the Costa Brava with its cliffs and deep
coves (Costa is Catalan for coast and Brava means Rugged) - and
the Costa Dorada (Gold Coast) with long, wide and gentle beaches.
There are three airports - Barcelona, Girona and Tarragona. There
are two international rail stations at Estacion de Sants and
Estacion de Francia, both in Barcelona.
Tossa de Mar is located about 55 miles
north of Barcelona, on the Costa Brava just south of Sant Feliu
de Guixols and north of Lloret de Mar.
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Tossa de Mar is a gleaming white picturesque
town, with 12th century walls, the medieval Vila Vella, cobbled
streets, a magnificent ancient castle and excellent beaches.
The surrounding area is mountainous with lush green valleys,
gorges and natural springs. During the 18th and 19th centuries,
Tossa was a thriving port, dealing mainly in cork, but this declined
and tourism took over. Tossa is a beautiful place to stay, and
has managed to retain its charm and character. There are two
beaches, Mar Grand and La Bauma, both offering wonderful surroundings
and clear water. Tourists come from all over the world to sample
the beauty and unspoilt character. |