European Charter for Sustaniable Tourism

The CETS is a work tool that accredits the tourism management of protected natural spaces and the defined scope of action and the companies that carry out their activity in a key of sustainability.

The distinction of MP PORT DE ROSES, SA in 2024 with the CETS highlights the relationship and link with the Cap de Creus Natural Park and the commitment to the development of a sustainable tourist activity in the territory.

That is why we are committed to implementing a program of actions for three years. Certificate of adhesion of MP PORT DE ROSES, SA with the CETS.

Port de Roses is very aware of the natural value of the environment and the protection of the natural environment. Apart from providing information (panels throughout the port and brochures) on how to act within the PNCC space and what is prohibited, it also offers free collection of dirty water and bilges to sailors. We have started the training of staff, which will increase until we have 100% of staff trained. Every year environmental improvements are made, in recent years all the lighting has been changed to LEDs, taps with sensors.
A section of the Natural Park has been included on the website giving information to users in different languages (cat, cast, fr, ang, al) with a link directly to how to access it and direct access to the guide map and the park itineraries. Our first mission is that the visitor knows that they are within a Natural Park.
In 2022, ecological anchors were installed in Montjoi cove, replacing the concrete ones and cleaning the bottom of the cove. An intermediate buoy is placed between the chain so that it does not drag along the bottom and spoil the posidonia.

Combustion vehicles are currently being replaced by electric vehicles. We now have 1 electric motorcycle, two electric cars, and electric scooters for seasonal staff. 8 charging points for electric vehicles have been installed in the parking area.
Within the Port Roses website, in the VILLA DE ROSES section, the information on the LOCAL PRODUCERS GUIDE has been added where the user can have access to the addresses and products offered by them.

Port Roses has signed an agreement with the Xarxa Catalana de Marcatge i Seguiment de Fauna Aquàtica (Catalan Tracking Network) of the University of Barcelona for the conservation of natural heritage. Two receivers will be installed (one inside the mouth and one outside the port) to increase the network of acoustic telemetry stations and fish marking will be carried out.

For more information:

• The CETS in Cap de Creus: https://parcsnaturals.gencat.cat/ca/xarxa-de-parcs/cap-creus/viure/la-cets/
• Cap de Creus Natural Park: https://parcsnaturals.gencat.cat/ca/xarxa-de-parcs/cap-creus/inici/
• European Charter for Sustainable Tourism (EUROPARQUE-Spain): https://redeuroparc.org/carta-europea-turismo-sostenible/