Roses, Spain

Roses is situated on the Costa Brava, in the province of Girona, Spain. The town offers a multitude of beaches and coves among rocky cliffs, where visitors can practise a great variety of water sports, as well as walking and adventure activities in the nearby Aiguamolls de l´Empordá and Cap de Creus Natural Parks.

Attractions in Roses include the historic-artistic site of La Ciudadela and the parish church of Santa María, located in the town centre. Restaurants, bars and terraces are established on the most beautiful parts of the coast so you can enjoy splendid panoramic views while you taste cuisine of Girona.

The underwater riches of the Costa Brava are another of its tourist attractions. Boats with undersea views, snorkeling or diving provide an excellent chance to get to know the large numbers of animal and plant species living in these depths.

Things to See & Do

* La Ciudadela
* Church of Santa Maria
* Adventure & water sports
* Diving & snorkeling

General information

Cruise Season – Feb to Dec
Currency - Euro (€)
Language – Spanish & Catalan
Land Area – 45.87 km²
Population – 16,000 approx
Electricity – 2 round pins European style
Time - GMT/UTC + one hour
International Country Telephone Code – + 34

Port Location – The Port of Roses is located less than 1 km from the town centre.

Travel Links – Roses is accessible by train, bus and boat. The nearest airport is located at Gerona.