Roses is a town located in the north Costa Brava, considered by world-bays.com one of the most beautiful bays in the world, in the Mediterranean Sea and next to the Natural Park of Cap de Creus, a unique location.
The maritime tradition is a characteristic feature of Roses people and the seaport is the most important element. In this context, Roses is also well-known for its haute cuisine that make the difference, with a close relationship with sea food.
The beaches of Roses are one of the main town attractions. Sandy and shallow beaches are ideal for family holidays, all of them with the certificate of environmental quality and some are recognized with the Blue Flag year after year.
In Roses there is a wide variety of leisure and cultural heritage to enjoy that will put a final touch to your holidays:
- Cultural heritage is the main witness of the long history of Roses since you can visit prehistoric menhirs and dolmens, the enclosure area of the fortress with the Greek colony of Rhode and a medieval town inside or more recent heritage such as the modernist buildings in front of the sea or bunkers and structures related to the Civil War scattered throughout the place.
- Regarding the environment, Roses is a great place for hiking and mountain biking. Cap de Creus is a territory of unique biological and geological uniqueness full contrasts, from the cliffs and coves of transparent waters due to the point where the Pyrenees merge with the Mediterranean sea.
- The nature lovers can also enjoy Empordà wetlands just in a few minutes by car. Also the protected natural area of Albera.
- Sport also gain an important role in Roses where you can practice all kinds of water sports such as diving, scuba dive, sailing, windsurfing, kite surfing, paddle surf. Other recreational activities such as wine tasting, slowly gaining strength and importance with the “Empordà-Costa Brava” certificate of origin becoming a major attraction in the region.
- The welcome tourist town tradition has made of Roses over the years a worth visiting place for tourists who requests either wealth of natural beauty or the large number of tourist activities available.
