The Chapel of Mare de Deu dels Socors in Tossa de Mar

During your stay in Tossa de Mar, do not miss out on visiting the picturesque Chapel of Mare de Deu dels Socors!

A place of worship for fishermen and merchants, this little chapel is worth a detour when you’re strolling around the alleys of the old town. 

A Medieval treasure in Tossa de Mar

The Chapel of Mare de Deu dels Socors was built in the sixteenth century by a sailing merchant, Antoni Caixa. By doing so, he wanted to give thanks to the One who had saved him from a shipwreck. This is called an “ex-voto”.

It is located in the old field of the cross, where a cross indicating the limit of the town was situated. These crosses actually served as boundaries to mark out territories. Decorated and carved, they often bore an image of Christ on the cross at the centre.

Discover the charm of the Chapel of Mare de Deu dels Socors at Tossa!

An important site of worship in Tossa 

The current appearance of the chapel comes straight from the eighteenth century. At that time, it was restored thanks to donations from the faithful. The simplicity of its interior decoration, pastel colours alternated with white, contributes to the serenity of its atmosphere and will delight those who are tired of the crowds of visitors to the Costa Brava. 

Note that this chapel is an important religious centre in the small town of Tossa de Mar. Since its construction, sailors and merchants of the town have been strongly devoted to it and have placed themselves under the protection of our Lady of Succour.

Lovers of history and art history will enjoy a visit to the Chapel of Mare de Deu dels Socors. It is also an excellent way to gain an understanding of the importance of the merchant and fish farming past of the town of Tossa de Mar. 

Do you fancy a stay on the Costa Brava that is out of the ordinary? Choose Tossa de Mar and set off in discovery of its hidden treasures!

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Useful information:

Address: Carrer Socors, Tossa de Mar