History There is ample evidence of settlements dating back to the Neolithic period, and it is believed that the area has been continuously populated since that time. Between the 4th century BC and the 1st century BC appeared the first Iberian settlements, followed shortly after by the Romans in the 1st century. In 966 Tossa is ceded by Count Mir���³ of Barcelona to the Abbey of Ripoll. Some two centuries latter, in 1187 Tossa is granted its charter by the Abbot of Ripoll, coinciding with the building of a church atop Mount Guard���­, the remnants of which can still be seen today. Sometime in the 12th century the mediaeval town was walled off and a castle was built on the highest point of Mt. Guard���­, this castle was to be subsequently replaced by a wind mill, and this in turn by a lighthouse which is still operational. By the year 1500 the first houses were built extra-muros to accommodate population growth. This process was greatly accelerated during the 17th and 18th centuries, shaping an urban configuration which was to remain practically unchanged until the arrival of mass tourism in the 1950s. ( wikipedia ) In 1950, Ava Gardner and James Mason arrived in the small town to film "Pandora and The Flying Dutchman" and that gave him some fame to the people, in whose film is named "Hope". Tossa de Mar was the first entire population of Spain antitaurina city that was declared in 1989. This example has been followed after many other populations, especially in Catalonia.So please, if you come to Spain please dot not go to the bullfights, thanks. Have a nice day, please remenber do not give your support to bullfights, help us ! Tony