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Nested at the heart of the bay bearing its name, in the Spanish province of Girona, the city of Roses (in Spanish “Rosas”) is a jewel of the Catalan coast. Fruit of a rich and eventful past, the city, whose origins can be traced back to ancient Greek colonies, benefits from a climate swayed by the north winds and the sea air. Following the Roman conquest during the Second Punic War, Roses then turned into the main port of the Empuries County from the Middle Ages onwards. The counts' legacy is embodied in the monastery, built over the remains of the antic city in the purest Lombard Romanesque style. From the 15th century, the city began to shield itself behind imposing fortifications from the unwanted attention of the pirates and the French navy. Throughout the centuries, Roses grew as a commercial port and rapidly became an important stop during trades with the Balearic Islands, Italy and North Africa.
Several architectural treasures can be found in the city centre, such as the Santa Maria Church, built in a neoclassical style over the 18th and 19th centuries. Not far from the city hall, on the Plaça de Catalunya, three little houses of modernist style are among the hidden gems scattered around the city. Overlooking the bay, the 16th century Trinitat Castle proudly stands on the Poncella point. Beyond a rich historic heritage, its natural resources also constitute a major appeal for tourists. Spread over the rugged terrain of the Costa Brava, several lighthouses illuminate the crystal creeks. The vast beaches, equipped for modern comfort, have nonetheless maintained the wild nature of the wide natural waters. As for the seabed, accessible from the many boats dedicated to marine observation, its precious treasures patiently await your visit.
Fabrice
12/08/2023
Boat trip, good restaurant in the town of rosas, parade of the giants
Josiane
05/08/2023
Restaurant Martelo Ramon ! Casal 18 and Bistro at the entrance to mas fumas. We recommend both.
Manuel
29/07/2023
Go and eat at Laly,Christophe and Leanne Bakery and meals to order on the plsce or to take away, the only ones almost with fresh products of the day and super friendly are French people living there. Plaça de la Pau. Roses Telèfon: 631972842 Instagram: @chez_laly_et_christophe
Christophe
29/07/2023
We know Rosas very well, and in terms of restaurants, L'Amporda remains a place where you can eat deliciously in a beautiful seaside setting. Of course, it's essential to visit Cadaques by boat or solo by car.
Samia
22/07/2023
Restaurant Hidaya in Roses near the beach very good quality and fair prices
Didier
25/06/2023
You must go to Imperiabrava and rent a boat for 50€ to discover the villas with water views.
Béatrice
24/09/2022
Super restaurant MOMA CATALONYA at 30m from the apartment, (very fresh fish, excellent parillada). Family restaurant, welcome as we would always like to have.
Monique
07/09/2022
hello pleasant stay 'usually on the 3rd floor (very pleasant quiet not the noise of the street except the pizzeria and their scooter the view on the sea) there on the second floor the street of the pizzeria is very noisy, double glazing ?, the apartment nothing to say cleanliness very good, equipment summary, but suffisan,t welcome on the spot well cordially
Rebecca
13/08/2022
Restaurant la Dolce Vita Bar Jackso and many others of course.
Gilles
30/07/2022
To take the small train of 15h it is really nice to make. The cruise also the mediterranean islands we loved
Stéphane
24/07/2021
Go and visit the town of Santa Margarita, 5 minutes from Rosas by car, you won't be disappointed by this beach lined with palm trees like in Miami!
Marie Claude
08/05/2021
Restaurant TRINITAT , carrer Trinita, a pure happiness ! The chef uses only fresh products, the menu 13€50 starter, main course and dessert or kf +1drink... note that the owner speaks very good french. I recommend the kitchen is tasty, varied and value for money extra. There is also a large Bodega, typical to see with its barrels of wine, appero, spirits To discover home made ice cream "Chez Louis" artisan ice cream maker is a character more than sympathetic, located in the street Pi Sunyer, small shopping street
Lucia
22/08/2020
Restaurant: "El Rey de la Pampa". Excursions by boat, panoramic visit. Rosas express train. Pedal boat...
Aurelio
19/08/2020
Good plan: of course the Caneylles beach. The restaurant "Taberna del Mar" where we were very well received and where we ate an excellent Fideoua.
Sylvie
15/08/2020
Restaurant "Bitacora" near the port : excellent !
Magalie
15/08/2020
The village of Cadaques is magnificent, the views of Cap Creus and then the house of Salvador Dali. The "Louise" ice cream parlour in Roses (French boss who makes artisanal ice creams of excellent quality with multiple flavours to discover, a treat for the taste buds). The small train Roses express, visits of magnificent places on the heights of the city. For thrill seekers: Port Aventura in Taragona. Barcelona is also magnificent, Gaudi's architecture, the Remblas, visit of the Olympic site.
Sophie
01/08/2020
Go to the restaurant at the bottom of the building "Le Rosas III" : a treat ! No hesitation to have.
Sébastien
25/07/2020
The centre of Roses is very pretty with multiple activities. Do not hesitate to take the car to go to Cadaqués which is a very pretty little town and l'Escala which is wilder with its cliffs as far as the eye can see. If you like jet skiing you will find small coves very romantic and magical.
Isabelle
25/07/2020
I recommend the restaurant "La Empordà" on the seafront: the decoration is magnificent, you eat in igloos and you also have games for the children so that they can have fun while waiting for the service. The food is good and the service is efficient. I also recommend a tapas bar on the Avingunda de la Platja (near the beach) called "Los Diamontes" run by a very friendly French woman and at a lower cost.
Caroline
18/07/2020
During our stay, we ate at the restaurant "Rosa III": great reception and we ate really well, the staff and very pleasant. We also did the "Rosa Express": very good to know what you need to know about the city and we also did a catamaran trip with the Magic, the price and very affordable and it pleases the whole family.
Eric
22/02/2020
Fill up at Castello d'Empurie (Avanza Oil: 0.999/diesel - I've done as many km). The station is only 7km from Rosas opposite Lidl, while in Rosas it is 30 cents more expensive.
Pierre
22/02/2020
There's a very pleasant market at the Halles de Rosas.
Serge
15/09/2019
The coastal path to Cadaqués is really nice.
Marc
14/09/2019
Many nice and very affordable restaurants. On the other hand, it is obviously a destination for the old and the young because there are very few hiking maps at the tourist office. However, we were able to do a nice hike: 25 km along the coastal path and then turning left (before Punta Falconera) we visited the dolmen and the old Visigoth village. A very beautiful and interesting walk.
Katia
14/09/2019
Restaurant "La Palmeraie" on the embankment: very nice, reasonable prices.
Pierre
07/09/2019
A very pleasant restaurant: "L'Aplaquin". He didn't look like much, but the staff was very nice and the food excellent and cheap. I recommend it.
Catherine
07/09/2019
Boat trip El Blaus from 3 pm to 7 pm with a stop at Cadaques (1 hour).
Emilie
24/08/2019
Restaurant "Las Tablas". Excursion to Cadaques by boat. Montjoi Beach. And all the little criticisms.
Hervé
17/08/2019
Boat trips to Cadaques: great! A bakery that makes French pastries and good coffee in the street where the ED mini-market is located. The little train of Roses: superb view. The restaurant ("Las Tres Perlas") in a small street: we eat very well there. Roses is the city we prefer, we've been going there for 20 years.
Olivier
17/08/2019
Restaurant "Frontera": excellent. Go more to Rosas for a good restaurant rather than on the waterfront.
Bruno
17/08/2019
Bar-restaurant "Le Catala" (next to the terraces in the city centre).
Christine
10/08/2019
In Santa Margarida, you have to get braided by Brenda and go to the restaurant "Sol y Luna" (excellent)!
Alain
10/08/2019
Beautiful hike in the creeks with small beaches where you can discover the aquatic fauna (beware of sea urchins). Visit by catamaran of the calanques to book very early.
Olivier
03/08/2019
A nice activity: the outing in a "magic" catamaran which offers you a trip at sea, a stop in a creek for a moment to swim and a barbecue on board !! great outing.
Sabine
03/08/2019
The sea trip to Cap Creus is to be done with a break in the pretty village of Cadaques. Take a detour through Figueres and visit the extraordinary Dali Museum. Settle down at the café-restaurant "Las Palmeras" and drink an XXL cocktail.
Mylene
03/08/2019
Restaurant "El Rey de la Pampa": best paella. Municipal swimming pool less crowded than Aquabrava.
Els
03/08/2019
Don't rent a catamaran to see the fish, even if it was very good, it's better to rent a small boat without a licence to go diving with the fish.
Christophe
03/08/2019
Recommended: restaurant "Roc Fort".
Sabrina
03/08/2019
To recommend: the beach of La Grande Canyelle.
Cecile
03/08/2019
Free parking at the citadel (early arrival there).
Pascal
03/08/2019
Restaurants to recommend: "Punto 21" and "Txos't".
Camille
27/07/2019
"La Falconera": very good restaurant.
Christelle
27/07/2019
Beautiful coves to see on Rosas: crique de Montjoi, crique de Joncol and Cala Rostella.
Eric
27/07/2019
Restaurant "Txot's" towards the centre and "Emporda" towards Santa Margarita as well as the glacier "Gelats Quim".
Laurent
27/07/2019
Superb dives in small coves in Cadaques, and in small beaches not far from Rosas
Frederic
27/07/2019
Restaurant "Santa Llucia" 10 minutes by car. Montjoi beach (15 minutes away) for a total change of scenery.
Aurélie
20/07/2019
Very good mixed paella at the restaurant "Emporda" by the sea, as well as very good ice cream cups. A small "boutique" called "Frisou" where you can enjoy their churros and other pancakes and granita.
Christine
06/07/2019
Mercadona: pleasant staff, Spanish products, good value for money.
Linda
06/07/2019
Recommended: restaurant "Pago Pago".
Anne
06/07/2019
We recommend the restaurant "Punto21" where we had a great welcome and where we had a very good dinner several times.
Aurelie
29/06/2019
Recommended: Taperia Lalola (Calle San Sebastian), tapas tray for 2 + 1 litre of sangria or other at 12€ per person.
Daniel
29/06/2019
Restaurant "La Mama": very good cuisine and the boss very nice.
Catherine
29/06/2019
Very nice places, not always on the main roads. For example: restaurants "Can Falgas", "Trinitatla Taperia", "La Locanda" etc...
Micheline
01/06/2019
Restaurant "L'Emporda" in Santa Margarida.
Robert
01/06/2019
We danced every night in the different hotels ("L'Univers", "Le Montrer" and "Le Marian").
Melissa
25/05/2019
To recommend: the bar "Le Sentric".
Eliane
18/05/2019
Beautiful walks on the GR92.
Didier
04/05/2019
In the seaside as well as in the city, full of restaurants at attractive prices and good food
Bernard
27/04/2019
Very well located, close to all shops, restaurants, beach .
Ourdia
27/10/2018
To visit: Rosas, Santa Margarita, Emporia brava, Salvatore Dali Museum, Cadaques, Figueres, Barcelona.
Francis
20/05/2017
The city centre is very good.
Rosas Beach
Enjoy a sunbathing session to admire the beauty of Rosas beach and those of the Costa Brava.
Cap Creus Natural Park - 5 km
The only nature reserve covering both land and sea, discover the rocky coastline, the local fauna and flora.
The city of Figueras - 25 km
Discover the city of Figueras and the enchanting museum of Salvador Dali, a painter with original creations.
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