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Guided snorkelling tour

Come and discover the Park and its marine ecosystems through a combination of activities, games introducing the Park and direct observation of the seabed. Saturday, 13 September 2025. Mas Caials, Cadaqués. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., low difficulty. Free activity with limited places. Information and registration at: pncapcreus@gencat.cat / 972 193 191 You must know how to swim. You must bring a swim…

José Moyano Izquierdo, distinguished with the 2025 Silver Drachma for his contribution to Roses

On August 15th, the Silver Drachma Award ceremony took place at the Roses Municipal Theatre, the highest distinction with which the council recognizes individuals, entities or groups from Roses who stand out for the value of their activities, for their contribution to society or for the projection of the municipality. This year, it was awarded to the Roses businessman José Moyano Izquierdo, founder of the Prestige Hotels Group.

The award recognizes his contribution to the tourist and social development of Roses, with a career marked by the creation of opportunities and commitment to the municipality. José Moyano's life and business project has been closely linked to Roses for decades. From the beginning, with the opening of the first hotel establishments, to the consolidation of the Prestige Hotels Group, Moyano has bec…

Roses launches an audiovisual campaign to raise awareness about tourism sustainability

Turisme de Roses is launching a new campaign this week that aims to raise awareness among both local citizens and visitors about the importance of their active role in the sustainability of the municipality. The campaign includes the dissemination of 17 short videos made with the 2D motion graphics animation technique, and is part of the “Canvia't el xip 2” project, included within the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan (PRTR) and financed with Next Generation EU funds.

Through a dynamic, fresh and approachable style, the audiovisual capsules address issues related to respect for the environment, but also economic, cultural and social aspects. Topics include waste management, the use of tourism resources, energy efficiency, coexistence between tourists and residents, or the promotion of local consumption, among others. The videos are segmented according to…

New Master Plan for the Use and Management of Cap de Creus Natural Park

On July 30, 2025, the Official Gazette of the Government of Catalonia (DOGC) published Order TER/130/2025, dated July 23, approving the new Master Plan for the Use and Management (PRUG) of the Cap de Creus Natural Park. This document sets out the guidelines and regulations for conservation, public use, and permitted activities within the natural park, both on land and at sea. The PRUG will enter i…

SUMMER RECREATIONAL BOATING SAFETY CAMPAIGN 2025

The Ministry of Transport presents the 2025 nautical safety campaign: “Pay attention to the law of the sea”

The Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility has launched its new Nautical Safety Campaign for summer 2025 , with the aim of promoting safer navigation among recreational boat users and avoiding maritime accidents during the high season. The campaign, recently presented in Santander, emphasizes the importance of knowing and complying with maritime regulations , as many accidents could be…

'The animals of the port', a new activity at Port de Roses for this summer

This summer, the Roses Marina is offering a family activity and a catamaran trip to discover the marine biodiversity of the port and the coast of Cap de Creus. The activities will be led by the Terramar Natura i Cultura entity and are part of the program to comply with the environmental certifications that the Roses marina holds (EMAS, CETS, Blue Flag, etc.), specifically in the area of ​​dissemination, awareness and environmental education.

The family workshop 'The animals of the port', invites young and old to learn about the different species and marine biodiversity. Throughout the session, participants will capture, with the help of a hose and saltwater fish, macroplankton and zooplankton that live in the port. They will then be placed in trays to be observed with the naked eye or with the help of small magnifying glasses and, wit…

Registrations for the Roses swimming races are now open

On Sunday 10 August the 88th edition of the Roses swimming races will be held, with the format started last year on a single date to turn it into a true swimming festival. Participation is open to everyone and registrations can be made until 8 August at 13:00, through the websites www.genroses.cat, www.piscinaroses.cat and www.curses.cat

Two options Participants will be able to choose between: Competitive crossing: 2,000 meters , starting at 9:30 a.m. Popular crossing: 1,000 meters, starting at 10:45 a.m. In both routes we will find the same categories and each person will be able to choose the most appropriate one for their level and/or objective. Mini swim: For swimmers who find the previous swims too much due to their…

Roses presents the 2025 Festa Major Barraques program

The Càmping Bahia fairground will once again host, between August 12 and 17, the space intended for concerts and booths for this year's Roses Festival. Mama Dousha, La Fúmiga, Doctor Prats, Las Migas, Classe B and Estopaos will take to the stage for an edition that will also include sessions by renowned DJ'S, the 'Va parir tour' party by Ràdio Flaixbac and the new Barraquetes proposal, aimed at children and families. All concerts are free.

This afternoon, the Councilor for Culture and Festivities of Roses, Sílvia Ripoll, presented the Barraques program for this August, with a varied lineup for all tastes that includes leading artists from the Catalan and national music scene, DJ sessions and a new children's program. The kick-off will take place on August 12th with MAMA DOUSHA , who will bring to Roses the energy and versatilit…

Roses celebrates Sant Joan and Sant Pere with festivities full of tradition by the sea

Once again, Roses will celebrate the eve of Sant Joan on June 23 with a party that will feature the arrival of the Canigó Flame on the promenade, a parade of giants to the breakwater, a bonfire, fireworks and dancing. On the 27th and 28th, the town will celebrate the festival of Sant Pere, patron saint of fishermen, with a popular dance, the traditional tirad de l'artó, fish stew and habaneras.

Fireworks, parade, bonfire and dancing on the eve of Sant Joan de Roses The Sant Joan festival will be held in Roses from 10pm, when the Canigó Flame will arrive at the Passeig Marítim (Monument to the Fisherman) and the manifesto will be read. The parade will then begin with the Colla Gegantera, which will walk along the promenade to the Punta beach breakwater, where the Sant Joan bonfire will …

Roses achieves Biosphere destination certification for its commitment to tourism sustainability

Roses has obtained the Biosphere Certified seal after verifying the correct implementation of sustainable practices aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Membership is a commitment to responsibility, awareness and the claim of sustainability as fundamental pillars in the management of the destination. The Port of Roses, for its part, has been recognized with Biosphere Committed membership.

The municipality of Roses has been officially recognized as a Biosphere Certified destination, a distinction that endorses its commitment to sustainability and continuous improvement in tourism management. The certification, awarded by the Responsible Tourism Institute (RTI), confirms that Roses meets international standards in terms of sustainable development, according to the principles of the 2…

New Access to the Transparency Portal and Personal Area for Port of Roses Users

MP Port de Roses, SA continues to work towards offering a more accessible, transparent, and user-friendly service. To this end, a new digital space is now available, making it easy and secure to access relevant information for berth and premises users at Roses Marina. A space tailored to each user This new service is available via the Electronic Office of Port Roses and offers: Access to the Tra…

Roses kicked off the 15th edition of the Transpyr Coast to Coast on Sunday, 8 June.

Around 300 cyclists from 26 countries around the world set off from the Port of Roses with the challenge of reaching, after crossing the Pyrenees, next Saturday, 14 June.

On Sunday 8th, the Port of Roses once again became the epicentre of adventure cycling with the start of the 15th edition of the Transpyr Coast to Coast. This iconic multi-stage cycling race, considered one of the ten best in the world, offers an epic challenge: crossing the Pyrenees from sea to sea in seven days, from the Mediterranean to the Cantabrian Sea, in any of its three categories: mountai…

23 ports and 101 beaches awarded the Blue Flag 2025 in Catalonia

The Roses Marina hosted the official ceremony for the presentation of the 2025 Blue Flags last Friday, June 6, awarding Catalan beaches and ports recognized this year for their environmental quality, safety, and excellence in services. The Roses port itself was among the awardees and raised its flag during the event.

The Minister of Territory, Housing and Ecological Transition, Sílvia Paneque i Sureda, participated last Friday, June 6, in Roses, in the official ceremony of awarding the 2025 Blue Flags to Catalan beaches and ports recognized this year for their environmental quality, safety and excellence in services. Accompanied by the mayor, Josep Maria Martínez, and the president of the Association of Envi…

Marina Day'25

This Saturday, June 7th, we celebrated Marina Day 2025 We enjoyed a ride on the Roses Express train to the Bassa d’en Ponac, where our friends from Terramar gave us a guided tour through this part of the Cap de Creus Natural Park and the various masos of Roses. The day continued at Mas Coll, where Espelt Winery treated us to a tasting experience of some of their wines, paired with local products…