2010 Costa Brava International Convention Getting there:

The two nearest airports which serve Tossa de Mar are:

Barcelona Airport (BCN) is a major international destination served by most major European airlines and some American airlines. (BCN Airport central meeting point: The large Trojan horse statue in Terminal B).

Girona Airport (GRO) is a regional airport served by RYANAIR from many European cities. www.ryanair.com.  SPANAIR began serving Girona Airport (GRO) from many cities in Spain and Europe via Madrid (MAD) in February 2007. Prices vary widely depending on dates booked. www.spanair.com  

There are various ways to get from either airport to Tossa de Mar:

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From Barcelona Airport – Exit airport C32b (►Barcelona) for 2 kilometers to C31 for 2 km. to C31c for 2 km. to the highway Ronda Litoral (B-10). Proceed thru the south side of the city of Barcelona on Ronda Litoral (B10) (heading northeast along the sea) to Autopista A19/C32 North/East (►Mataro). Proceed north on A19/C32 for 46 km. to NII (N2) (►Exit Malgrat de Mar). Take NII for 1.6 km. to B682 (►Blanes/Lloret de Mar). Take B682 for 3.5 km. to GI682 (►Tossa de Mar). Take GI682 for 14 km. to Tossa de Mar (approximately 92 km., 57 miles total). To see a bit of Barcelona city, exit airport C32b to C31. Take C31/B18 (Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes) straight thru the city (passing Plaza de España and Plaza Cataluña) directly onto A19 NE. Continue to Tossa de Mar as above.

From Girona Airport – Exit airport Rte. C25 direction Riudellots de la Selva and Cassa de la Selva (8 kilometers). Approaching Cassa de la Selva turn right on Rte. C65 and proceed for 7 km. toward Llagostera. Approaching Llagostera, watch for the Peugeot Autos building on the left. Turn right onto GI681 for 18 km. to Tossa de Mar (approximately 33 km., 20 miles total).

General guide to both airports:  www.spanish-airport-guide.com  

Shuttle Service direct to Tossa de Mar:  www.resorthoppa.com

Public Transport: Train/Bus

From Barcelona Airport:

Best option: Taxi to Estacio Nord bus station in the city.  Go up the escalators, double back to the SARFA bus company ticket booth. Buy a ticket to Tossa de Mar.  11 modern SARFA buses per day direct to Tossa de Mar.

Option #2: Take the blue & yellow Aerobus (every 15mins) from in front of Term A, B, or C to the Placa Universitat stop (third stop after leaving airport). Walk 50 meters to the L1 Red Line Metro station. Take the Red Line Metro three stops to Arc de Trionf station (third stop). Exit the station at street level, short walk around the corner to the Estacio Nord bus station on C/.d’Ali Bei. Enter through the blue gates, go up the escalators, double back to the SARFA bus company ticket booth. Buy a ticket to Tossa de Mar. 11 modern SARFA buses per day direct to Tossa de Mar. (Note: Of course, when you get off the Aerobus at Placa Universitat, you may want to opt for a taxi from Pl. Universitat to Estacion del Nord bus station instead of using the Metro.

Caution: As with public transport in any major tourist city, watch your bags and watch your wallets, especially in the airport, and the train and bus stations.

From Girona Airport: Only two buses per day from Girona Airport to Tossa de Mar.