Since time immemorial, lighthouses have been a guiding light for navigators and sailors. Beams of light from the coast penetrating the deep blue of the ocean represented a message to the sailor, letting him know that he would soon be safe in the harbour, that he had safely weathered the storms, that land would soon be glimpsed ... that he was finally home from the sea. From the earliest days of history to more recent times, the lighthouse has played a fundamental role in the lives of all seafarers. As dusk fell, these steadfast coastal watchtowers would awaken and send out the evening's first rays of light from their lanterns.

Their light would rhythmically sweep the sea, providing comfort for all those who were inspired to learn the mysteries of the deep and understand its ways. The Mediterranean Lighthouse Interpretation Centre has been developed on the basis of the cultural heritage and symbolism represented by lighthouses throughout history.

Specially created to transmit the significance of lighthouses in a practical and educational way, the Mediterranean Lighthouse Interpretation Centre is one of the most attractive cultural and entertaining sites on the Costa Brava. The Centre itself, together with its marvellous setting, make it a reference point not only for the world of lighthouses, but also for our maritime heritage. Lighthouses are interpreted in a way which makes them easily comprehensible in terms of both content and language, making the Mediterranean Lighthouse Interpretation Centre an ideal destination for all kinds of visitors, be they local or foreign.

A visit to the Tossa Lighthouse is a journey into a world which engages the senses, the emotions and the intellect. Its rooms are designed to highlight the most important features of lighthouses and lighthouse technologies, as well as their history and development over time. The lives of lighthouse keepers, lighthouse architecture, the earliest signals using fire, references to lighthouses in literature and film... these all make for an unforgettable journey into the spectacular world of lighthouses, undoubtedly one of the most fascinating aspects of maritime history.