The old town of Vila Vella is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Tossa de Mar. It is completely surrounded by a medieval wall with four cylindrical towers and three observation towers. The castle dominates the beach, as it is located on a cliff overlooking the coast. From a height of seventy meters offers a panoramic view of the city and its surroundings.

Vila Vella is listed as a Historic Monument in Spain. Due to the fact that the formation of the structure of the castle took place in stages over several centuries, individual elements of the Old Town also have historical value.

Three cylindrical towers on the ramparts of the city have their own names: Torre Sodolar, Torre de les Ores and Torre de Joanas. The old church of San Vicens of the 15th century and the palace of the governor of the 14th century have survived, in addition, about 80 houses of the fort have reached us without destruction.