The View from the Top!

Today the sun was shining brightly all day ... perfect for another climb, stroll to the "Vila Vella Ramparts"!

Vila Vella or the Old Town of Tossa is the only remaining fortified medieval town on the Catalan coast.

In 1931 it was designated as an artistic-historic monument .

The original structure dates to the beginning of the 13th century.

From high above the views are amazing of the new town, the beaches and beautiful blue waters of the sea.

We discovered an easier way to get to the top than walking the winding cobblestone streets that ascend the hillside ... lucky for me, otherwise I may have missed the stunning views from the top.

We did walk up but it was not as noticeable that we were climbing ... Up, up and away we went!

We did tour the Museum while we were at the top ... which was very impressive.

            

Chagall came to Tossa de Mar in 1934, stayed the entire summer and called it "blue paradise" ... 

The only Chagall painting in Spain is on display at the museum.

After our morning of climbing and culture, our afternoon included sangria aperos, a seafood lunch, a siesta and soaking up the warmth of the sunshine.

We enjoyed some tapas ... Small fried shrimp, cod fritters and monkfish croquettes ...

Rosejat de fideos ... Noodles fried in olive oil with mussels and shrimp

Delicious food at "Can Carlus".