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New protection barrier at the Bocana de Santa Margarida to prevent access during episodes of strong waves

The City Council's Infrastructure and Services Department has installed a protective barrier at the mouth of Santa Margarida, with the aim of preventing people from crossing in risky situations resulting from storms and strong waves. The barrier will be closed as a preventive measure when it is dangerous to access the breakwater area.

Throughout the year, during periods of heavy rain and storms, the City Council prohibits access to the Santa Margarida breakwater to prevent people from passing through and to prevent the dangers caused by strong waves. Until now, this signaling was done by placing fences or police tape that, as they were not fixed elements, could be easily damaged or removed to access the breakwater, which en…

Roses continues to promote dry stone heritage with the third Instagram Photo Contest

The Economic Promotion Department of the City Council is organizing, between March 1 and 31, the III Instagram Photo Contest of the dry stone heritage of Roses, with the aim of publicizing and disseminating the variety and richness of the dry stone heritage of the municipality. The contest is endowed with a prize of €300.

The procedure to participate in the contest is very simple. All you have to do is share original photographs on Instagram of the dry stone elements that exist in the municipality of Roses, tagging another person in the photograph and using the hashtag #pedrasecaroses2026.   Contestants can photograph those dry stone elements of the municipal area that they know or discover new ones through the m…

Remember Carnaval: a trip to the 80s and 90s of the Roses Carnival

The Roses Carnival once again opens its doors to memory with the exhibition “Remember Carnival: images from the 80s and 90s”, a visual journey that allows us to relive how this iconic festival was lived in two key decades for its consolidation and expansion. It can be seen from February 12 to March 15 at Ca l'Anita.

The exhibition presents a selection of photographs that capture the evolution of Carnival: from black and white to color, from the first costumes to the most emblematic groups. The images reflect not only the party, but also the active participation of the residents, entities and associations, the true protagonists who have made this tradition grow. "As I've been saying these days, the Carnival …

Roses and Canet de Rosselló lay the foundations for cross-border collaboration in tourism and economic development

Roses hosted this Thursday the institutional visit of a delegation from the City Council of Canet de Rosselló and businessmen from the northern Catalan municipality, in a meeting promoted by the Roses-Cap de Creus Businessmen Association with the aim of exchanging experiences and knowledge in the field of municipal management, economic development and tourism.

The delegation was headed by the mayor of Canet de Rosselló, Stéphane Loda , and included Bernard Vial , a lawyer specializing in real estate law and urban planning and president of the ESH; Roger Pla, manager of the Le Brasilia campsite, one of the most important in France; Nicolas Fabre , general manager of Canet Services, and businessman Michel Fruitet . On behalf of Roses, the mayo…

The Ciutadella takes center stage at night with the completion of the perimeter lighting project

The project to improve and expand the lighting of the defensive perimeter and interior structures of the Ciutadella de Roses has reached its conclusion. The work, which had a budget of €370,681, has allowed more than 2,000 linear meters of facade walls to be illuminated, giving prominence and uniqueness to one of the town's most emblematic monuments.

From now on, the Ciutadella will have, also during the night, a view that allows you to appreciate the extraordinary magnitude of the monument, make it more pleasant for locals and visitors to walk around its exterior and give more prominence at night to this identity area of ​​Roses, which welcomes you to the center of the town. Until now, the exterior perimeter was partially illuminated alon…

Restrictions on drinking water consumption in Roses are lifted

In relation to the incidence of trihalomethane values ​​in the drinking water of Roses, and taking into account the results obtained in the water samples collected from October 21 to November 11, the Department of Health of the Generalitat has notified that the recommendations to the population regarding the use of water are no longer effective.

Sustained values ​​below 100 µg/l The actions that the Consorci d'Aigües Costa Brava Girona has carried out and is carrying out at the upstream supply of the Empuriabrava ETAP, together with those carried out by Agbar at the downstream supply of Roses, are being effective in reducing the concentration of trihalomethanes.These have been maintained in a sustained manner since October 21st …

Roses participates in a promotional action with the large-scale sector to publicize the port and the destination

Costa Brava Yacht Ports (a brand of which the port of Roses is part), together with Delta Ebre Port, have organized the first fam trip or joint familiarization trip in which representatives of the large-scale sector have visited the port infrastructures of Roses, Palamós, Sant Feliu de Guíxols and La Ràpita, as well as the tourist destinations Terres de l'Ebre and Costa Brava, where they have been able to discover the experiences and attractions of these two unique and special spaces.

The objective has been to promote the activity of large vessels and boost this type of tourism that comes by sea and generates economic dynamism in the territory. This sector includes boats of more than 25 meters in length, both charter and private use. A sector that is exploring new ports with large mooring points and different natural environments such as the Costa Brava and the Ebro Delta Natur…

Aktualisierung zur Wasserqualität in Roses | 31. Oktober

31.10.2025 11:39 Die Stadtverwaltung, gemeinsam mit dem Consorci d’Aigües de la Costa Brava, AGBAR und dem Gesundheitsministerium der Generalitat, führt eine kontinuierliche Überwachung der Trihalomethan-Werte (THM) in den Analysen des Trinkwassers durch, das die Gemeinde versorgt. Ergebnisse der letzten THM-Analysen Datum THM (μg/L) 7. Oktober 111 10. Oktober 96 14. Oktober 92 …

Raimon Roca, elected new president of the Catalan Association of Sports and Tourist Ports (Ports of Catalonia-ACPET)

The also managing director of the Club Nàutic l'Escala takes over from Albert Bertran, who has been at the head of Ports de Catalunya-ACPET for almost eight years. The Catalan Association of Sporting and Tourist Ports (Ports of Catalonia-ACPET) has elected Raimon Roca Roig as its new president, taking over from Albert Bertran, who is leaving the position after almost eight years. Roca, who is als…

Among the posidonia and the rocks

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…

'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…