The former Greek colony of Roses stretches between the sea and the mountains, right on the Costa Brava. This town offers a multitude of beaches and coves, among the rocky cliffs, where visitors can practice a great variety of activities with their family and friends. After a walk along the picturesque promenade, you can have a taste of a local fresh fish, which is provided by the fishing fleet daily. Moreover, Roses has a beneficial location as it offers easy access to nearby towns such as Cadaqués, Perelada and Empuriabrava.
Spending an afternoon at one of the Roses’ beaches - is definitely one of the best options for your vacation. Canyelles Petites is located just 4 km from the center of Roses and is one of the few urbanized coves, so it’s a great spot to visit with your friends. Montjoi creek is a paradise for families and those who want to do activities such as boat trips, kayaking and diving. All this is within the Cap de Creus Natural Park. At the end of the Gulf of Roses there is Almadrava Beach, which is more tranquil and scenic, surrounded by mountains and forests. It is the largest beach on this list with approximately 450 meters and perhaps one of the most spectacular.
La Pelosa beach is easily accessible, with a normally average occupancy and with coarse sand and pebbles. Pelosa is a beautiful cove that is sheltered from the Tramuntana, like all of Cap de Creus. Cala Pelosa also has a very nice restaurant that specializes in Paella and Fedua, definitely book in advance if you plan to try it.
Roses has a variety of places for sightseeing. An extraordinary megalithic complex located in the Cap de Creus Mountains. Among the numerous megaliths stands out the extraordinary Dolmen de la Creu d'en Caubertella, a huge prehistoric funerary monument dating back to the third millennium B.C.
The huge fortress of Roses, known as La Ciudadela, is one of the most visited monuments on the Costa Brava. It is located in a strategic place for trading where there are still traces of the Greek, Roman and Visigothic settlements.
If you want to dive deeper into the history, you can book a guided tour around Sant Pere De Rodes, which is a beautiful monastery located in the Serra de Rodes mountains, above the bays of Llanca and Port de la Selva.
One of the most enjoyable things to do in Roses is undoubtedly a walk along the promenade. The fish port and marina, restaurants and art installations complete the already magnificent seascape. Here, the beauty of nature is combined with the relaxed atmosphere of a seaside town. Puig Rom viewing area is a perfect place to enjoy a scenic view of Roses town. We especially recommend going there during the sunset.
Roses is a great place to spend time with your family. Aqua Brava Aquapark is a place to visit if you want to have a fun and relaxed day off with your kids. Aquapark not only has a whole bunch of different water slides, but also has various pools. There are pools with a calm current, with artificial waves, with Jacuzzi, with seven kinds of waves, as well as a mini-pool for children. If you are up to something more scenic, then you should consider booking a boat tour with Els Blaus and admire the views of Cap de Creus Nature Park. Some of their boats even have a submarine view!
Enjoy a refreshing family day out enjoying the activities, pools and slides at this water park in Roses, which also has a climbing zone, a special space for children and a relaxation area.
Stroll along the paths of this tropical garden on the Costa Brava and discover the fascinating world of butterflies, toucans, turtles, parrots and many other exotic animals.
In Portlligat, just a few minutes from Cadaqués, the Salvador Dalí house-museum opens its doors for you to discover the artistic and everyday world of the brilliant Catalan painter who spent a large part of his life in this magical corner of the Costa Brava.
All of us skydivers were there, like you, with a mixture of fear and excitement at the same time. Between doubt and desire. Between fear and daring. An experience that you have to try without a doubt to feel like you are flying over the sea.
Book a family boat tour and enjoy the views of Cap de Creus Nature Park! El Blaus de Roses have various tours, where you can relax and immerse with beautiful seascapes on the deck and even observe the seabed on the boats with the submarine vision. “Aquarium II” allows you to see between 8 and 12 meters deep due to the angle of inclination of the windows of the viewing rooms and they are also equipped with a long bench for seating - and air conditioning. A great opportunity for the whole family!
