Visiting Tossa de Mar with children

How can you come to Tossa de Mar without visiting the old town? Even with children, it’s a lovely visit that you can do on foot or by taking a little train.

This family seaside resort on the Costa Brava has no shortage of services and amenities to make your stay in Tossa de Mar an exceptional one!

Discover how to visit the town as a family and to source the best places to play with your little ones!

The old town of Tossa de Mar for children

There are two ways to visit the “Vila Vella” of Tossa de Mar as a family: on foot or with the little train (called the “Carrilet” in Catalan) which will take you to the lighthouse. This excursion is especially suitable for young children as they can discover the beauty of Tossa without getting tired over the course of a visit that lasts around 30 minutes.

It is also a fun and entertaining way to show them the rich heritage of this former fishing village.

If you opt to visit Tossa de Mar on foot, you can stroll around the town in complete safety as the winding streets of the town centre are pedestrianised. Along the ramparts or from the top of the lighthouse, your children can admire and wonder at the beauty of the Mediterranean sea.

If you go to the lighthouse in Tossa de Mar, you can also introduce them to the history of these keepers of the sea at the exhibition devoted to the subject at the Mediterranean Lighthouse Interpretation Centre. This visit is interesting for children and adults alike!

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Playground and play parks in Tossa de Mar

Elsewhere in the town, you can enjoy the municipal playgrounds and child-friendly facilities. Very close to the main beach, there are swings that are great for the young… and the young at heart! There is also a children’s playground at Parc dels Terrassans, located on Vinya del Pla street.

Finally, why not spend an afternoon at Parc Sa Riera? A stone’s throw from the town centre, it has large areas devoted to play and relaxation.

In this peaceful area, you can have a picnic as a family, enjoy the coolness of the little lake and observe the ducks and other birds. This relaxing activity will be an enjoyable moment together as a family making the most of the natural environment of Tossa de Mar.