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Tossa de Mar, Spain

Catalonia · Spain

Tossa de Mar is a small city in Catalonia, Spain with a population of 5,001. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,001 Population 302/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
27.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Madrid Timezone
$33,493 Median Income
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Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,493 median income

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About Tossa de Mar

Tossa de Mar

Tossa de Mar is a municipality in Catalonia, Spain, located on the coastal Costa Brava, about 100 kilometres north of Barcelona and 100 kilometres south of the French border. It is accessible through Girona Airport, some distance north.

People

Population5,001
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density302/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain27.7 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Population5,001
Population Density302 / sq mi
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Coordinates41.7167°, 2.9333°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceCatalonia
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation27.7 inches (703 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Tossa de Mar

Tossa de Mar is a small city in Spain (Catalonia) with a population of 5,001. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Tossa de Mar has a population of 5,001 with a density of 302 people per square mile, spread across 16.6 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,001
Total Population
302
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
16.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Tossa de Mar vs Spain Average

The median household income in Tossa de Mar is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 380 business establishments.

Income: Tossa de Mar vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$33,493
55% below Spain avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)380

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Tossa de Mar

Tossa de Mar has an average annual temperature of 15.1°C (59°F). The hottest month is Aug (24°C), the coldest is Jan (7.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 703 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.4°C / 45°F 1.2° / 13.7° 57.8
Feb 8.2°C / 47°F 1.6° / 14.7° 42.1
Mar 10.8°C / 51°F 4.1° / 17.4° 52.6
Apr 13°C / 55°F 6.5° / 19.6° 65.9
May 16.8°C / 62°F 10.3° / 23.3° 65.4
Jun 21.1°C / 70°F 14.5° / 27.7° 57.9
Jul 23.8°C / 75°F 17.1° / 30.6° 40.7
Aug 24°C / 75°F 17.3° / 30.8° 47.5
Sep 20.2°C / 68°F 13.9° / 26.6° 74.8
Oct 16.5°C / 62°F 10.7° / 22.4° 85.7
Nov 11.2°C / 52°F 5.3° / 17.1° 61.2
Dec 8°C / 46°F 2° / 14° 51.1
Tossa de Mar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 27.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average57.8°F
7% above Spain avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area16.6 sq mi (42.9 km²)
Population Density302/sq mi
Coordinates41.7167°N, 2.9333°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.7"
27% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

398 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Jul 23, 2008.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 128 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 129 km
May 15, 1995 30 km SSE of Torredembarra, Spain M4.6 147 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 76 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 86 km
Dec 15, 1991 34 km SSE of Castelldefels, Spain M4.4 105 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 88 km
May 23, 1995 35 km SSE of Torredembarra, Spain M4.4 147 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 53 km
May 15, 1995 37 km SSE of Coma-ruga, Spain M4.3 146 km
Sep 26, 1994 26 km SSE of Canet de Mar, Spain M4.2 44 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 84 km
Nov 12, 1995 117 km ESE of Palamós, Spain M4.2 126 km
Aug 8, 2007 3 km NE of Piera, Spain M4.1 98 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 95 km
Sep 17, 1994 22 km SSE of Arenys de Mar, Spain M4.0 44 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 128 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 130 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 137 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (60 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 60 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
May 60°F (16°C) 2.5 in
June 67°F (19°C) 2.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 1.1 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 67°F (20°C) 2.9 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.4 in Wettest
November 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
December 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in

Tossa de Mar has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 45°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Tossa de Mar

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institut de Tossa de Mar
Escola Ignasi Melé i Farré
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Radio Stations near Tossa de Mar

18 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ràdio 90 (128k) funk, jazz MP3 128 kbps
Xtra FM music, santa cristina d'aro MP3 192 kbps
Xtra 106.3 (US) sports MP3 48 kbps
Radio DOS 84 2000s, 70's MP3 64 kbps
Ràdio Vilablareix vilablareix MP3 64 kbps
Ràdio Olot olot MP3 192 kbps
Ràdio 90 (320k) funk, jazz MP3 320 kbps
staronlineradio 70s disco, classic rock MP3 192 kbps
Nova Radio Lloret MP3 320 kbps
Ràdio Capital pals MP3 192 kbps
Radio SantVi 107.4FM MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Capital de l'Empordà MP3 192 kbps
Ràdio Palafrugell local information, music MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Platja d'Aro music, platja d'aro MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Marina blanes, music MP3 128 kbps
Ona Malgrat malgrat de mar MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Arenys arenys de mar MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Pineda pineda de mar MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Tossa de Mar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Can Caciques. Centre d'interpratació de Llagostera
Carme Chapel
Casa Museu Irla
Far de Tossa
Fishing Museum
Fundació Josep Pla
Fundació Modest Cuixart
Fundació Vila Casas
Masia de Can Saragossa
Museu d'Història la Joguina
Museu de la confitura
Museu de la Pesca
Museu de la Terrissa
Museu del Mar
Museu del Salvament Marítim
Museu del Suro
Museu Emili Vilà
Museu Municipal
The Terracotta Ceramics Museum

Libraries in Tossa de Mar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibilioteca Escolar Escola Marta Mata0.0
Biblioteca "Manuel Serra i Moret"0.0
Biblioteca Comarcal de Blanes0.0
Biblioteca de l'institut Montilivi0.0
Biblioteca de La UdG. Campus Montilivi0.0
Biblioteca de Lloret de Mar0.0
Biblioteca de Palafrugell0.0
Biblioteca de Palamós0.0
Biblioteca de Tordera0.0
Biblioteca Enric Miralles0.0
Biblioteca Escola Bosc de la Pabordia0.0
Biblioteca Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia0.0
Biblioteca i Centre Cívic0.0
Biblioteca Julià Cutiller0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Can Roscada0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Octavi Viader i Margarit0.0
Biblioteca Pere Caner0.0
Biblioteca Riudarenes0.0
Biblioteca Vall d'Alfatà0.0
Centre de Documentació Europea0.0
Espai Polivalent de la Biblioteca0.0
Joan Rigau i Sala0.0
Mercé Rodoreda0.0
Sala Galà0.0

Farmers Markets in Tossa de Mar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Llotja del peix
Mercadillo de Blanes
Mercadillo de Lloret de mar
Mercadillo de Palamós
Mercadillo de Platja d'Aro
Mercadillo de Sant Antoni de Calonge
Mercadillo de Tordera
Mercat de la fruita i hortalisses
Mercat Municipal
Mercat Municipal
Mercat Municipal
Mercat Municipal de Blanes
Mercat Municipal de Palamós
Peixateries velles
Plaça del Mercat

Hotels in Tossa de Mar

44 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aparthotel Tossa Park
Canaima Hotel
Capri
Casa Granados
Claudi apartments
Club-Hotel Giverola
Don Juan Bungalows
Esmeraldas
Golden Bahía de Tossa & Spa
Golden Mar Menuda
H. Rosell 2
Hermes
Hotel Avenida
Hotel Cap d'Or
Hotel Continental
Hotel Corisco
Hotel Costa Brava
Hotel Delfin
Hotel Diana
Hotel Diana
Hotel Don Juan Tossa
Hotel Florida
Hotel Rovira
Hotel Sant March
Hotel Tarull
Hotel Turissa
Hotel Windsor
l'Alba
Mar Bella
Marblau Tossa
Marina Tossa
Mediterranea
Miami
Neptuno
Oasis Tossa & SPA
Premier Gran Hotel Reymar & Spa
Restaurant Capri Hotel
Rosell
Sa Riera
Sant Eloi
Tossa Beach
Tossa Center
TossaMar Hotel
Vila De Tossa

Restaurants in Tossa de Mar

75 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bahia
Bahiton
Bar Café El Gaucho
Bar El Pati Blau "Can Soms"
Bar Savoy
Braseria Pini Pizzeria
Ca La Carme
Can Pini
Can Simon
Can Sophia
Can Vilas
Casa Andres
Castell Vell
Chino Pagoda
Club Nautico
Dino
El Barril
El Cargol Picant
El Petit
El Sol
Es Congre
Fabrellas
King's
La Ajustada
La Cuina de l'Avia
La Grotta
La Lluna
La Masia
La Piccola Nostra
La placeta
Las Rias
Les tres llunes
Maestro
Mare Meva
Maritim
Milano Cafe
Minerva
Miramar
Pano
Pano 2
Picnic
Pita (Doner Kebab)
Pizzeria Bello
Pizzería da Nino
Pizzería Isoletta
Pizzeria Lluis
Portal
Punt de Trobada
Restaurant Braserie Berlin
Restaurant Can Gol
Restaurant Capri Hotel
Restaurant es Racó
Restaurant La Taberna de Tossa
Restaurant La Vela
Restaurant Santa Marta
Restaurante Pizzeria Da Giovanni
Sa Caleta
Sa Muralla
sa Platja
Sa Riera
Sa tare
Sacalma
Seina
Sherwood
Sotavent
Strandbar
Tapa A Tapa
Tapas del Mar
Taverna del Mar
Tom's Steakhouse
Tursia
Veramar
Victor
Victoria
Zarzuela

Cafes in Tossa de Mar

23 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Antina
Bar El Jardí
Bonanza
Can Bigotis
Chesery Swiss Fondue
Claudi
Cocoa Beach
d'en Biel
De La Rambla
Donde Siempre
El Ruedo
Far de Tossa
Florida
Gelio
Iern
J. Abellan
La Bolera
La Fleca
La Mama
la roca de tossa
Marzul
Santa Clara
Tahiti

Cinemas in Tossa de Mar

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Montserrat

Castles in Tossa de Mar

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castell de Montagut

Clinics in Tossa de Mar

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre d'Atenció Primària Tossa de Mar
Centre Medic Tossa

Dentists in Tossa de Mar

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ES #5013421313
ES #5851808851

Veterinaries in Tossa de Mar

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ES #5851818472

Bus Stations in Tossa de Mar

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tossa de Mar estació d'autobusos

Gas Stations in Tossa de Mar

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
Esclat

Banks in Tossa de Mar

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caixabank
Santander Bank

Breweries in Tossa de Mar

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Braseria La Chacra
Craft Room
La Black Flag

Stadiums & Teams in Tossa de Mar

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tossa de Mar

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Girona-Costa Brava AirportGROLarge Airport
Folgueroles AirfieldMedium Airport
Aeroclub L’EstartitSmall Airport
Aeròdrom de FoixàSmall Airport
Aeròdrom de LlabiáSmall Airport
Aeròdrom de PalsSmall Airport
Aeròdrom de ViladamatSmall Airport
Aerodrom TapiolesSmall Airport
Aeródromo de OrdisSmall Airport
Ampuriabrava AirfieldSmall Airport
Beuda Besalu Private AirstripSmall Airport
Camp de Vol de PalafollsSmall Airport
Camp de vol La PuiedaSmall Airport
Club Aernautic CatalunyaSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Tossa de Mar

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CESMAR

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tossa de Mar

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Església Vella
La mare de deu dels socors
Our Lady of Grace chapel ruins
Sant Benet
Sant Vicenç
Santuari de Sant Grau d'Ardenya

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Madrid

🇪🇸 About Spain

Capital Madrid
Population 46,723,749
Area 504,782 km²
GDP (USD) $1,619,481,980,720
GDP per capita $33,493
HDI 0.911
Life expectancy 83.9 years
Internet users 95.5%
Urban population 80.1%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician
Calling code +34
TLD .es
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Spain

32 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Jan 6 Epiphany Día de Reyes / Epifanía del Señor
Feb 28 Day of Andalucía Día de Andalucía
Mar 1 Day of the Balearic Islands Dia de les Illes Balears
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lunes de Pascua
Apr 23 Castile and León Day Día de Castilla y León
Apr 23 Day of Aragón San Jorge (Día de Aragón)
May 1 Labour Day Fiesta del trabajo
May 2 Day of Madrid Fiesta de la Comunidad de Madrid
May 17 Galician Literature Day Día das Letras Galegas
May 30 Day of the Canary Islands Día de Canarias
May 31 Day of Castilla-La Mancha Día de la Región Castilla-La Mancha
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Corpus Christi
Jun 9 Day of La Rioja Día de La Rioja
Jun 9 Day of Murcia Día de la Región de Murcia
Jun 24 St. John's Day Sant Joan
Jul 25 Santiago Apóstol Santiago Apóstol
Jul 28 Day of the Cantabrian Institutions Día de las Instituciones de Cantabria
Aug 15 Assumption Asunción
Sep 8 Day of Asturias Día de Asturias
Sep 8 Day of Extremadura Día de Extremadura
Sep 11 National Day of Catalonia Diada Nacional de Catalunya
Sep 15 Feast of Our Lady of Bien Aparecida Festividad de la Bien Aparecida
Oct 9 Day of the Valencian Community Dia de la Comunitat Valenciana
Oct 12 National Day of Spain Fiesta Nacional de España
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de todos los Santos
Dec 6 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Feast of Saint Stephen

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tossa de Mar

What is the population of Tossa de Mar?

Tossa de Mar has a population of 5,001 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 302 people per square mile, spread across 16.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Tossa de Mar expensive to live in?

The median household income is $33,493, 55% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Tossa de Mar?

Tossa de Mar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.7 inches.

How is the job market in Tossa de Mar?

There are 380 business establishments in the area.

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