Environment

New Royal Decree 191/2026 to protect posidonia in the Mediterranean

The government has approved Royal Decree 191/2026, a new regulation aimed at protecting Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows, a key marine ecosystem in the Mediterranean. Posidonia is a marine plant that forms extensive underwater meadows. These areas are essential as they produce oxygen, improve water quality, provide habitat for many species, and help protect coastlines from erosion. However, the…

Repairs to the Montjoi to Jóncols road to recover sections damaged by rain and improve accessibility

The Infrastructure and Services Department of the Roses City Council is currently carrying out repair work on the Montjoi to Jóncols road. The work is in response to the detection of different sections damaged due to the episodes of rain last year, which affected the conditions of road traffic on this communication route between different areas of Cap de Creus.

The public road that runs between Montjoi and Jóncols, with an approximate length of 6,300 meters, is one of the main roads of the Cap de Creus Natural Park and the only communication link between several inhabited centers of Roses. In addition to the intense traffic during the tourist season, the garbage collection truck circulates throughout the year, as well as individuals and other public ser…

Underwater cleaning: Montjoi and fishing port.

The Port of Roses has recently carried out two underwater cleaning operations aimed at preserving the marine environment and ensuring a more sustainable port and coastline.The activities took place at Cala Montjoi and the fuel station area of the fishing port, where port staff, together with members of the Club Badia de Roses, Submon, and the Roses Fishermen’s Guild, removed various types of was…

Anchoring respectful of the map of the Seagrasses of Catalonia

Access the simplified cartography of the Seagrasses of Catalonia and discover where these underwater habitats are located, which are essential for marine biodiversity and the sustainability of fishing activity. Seagrasses, mainly formed by Posidonia oceanica and Cymodocea nodosa , are key ecosystems for the health of the oceans, as they serve as habitat, refuge and breeding grounds for hundred…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The Roses Marina once again obtains the Blue Flag award

The Roses Marina has just been awarded the Blue Flag, which recognises the facility's commitment to protecting the marine environment. The Blue Flag is awarded by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) through the qualifications of an international jury that scores various aspects of the quality of a marina: services and safety, cleanliness and water quality, accessibility, sustainability, environmental information and education.

The Blue Flag is an environmental quality award given to marinas that make a special effort in relation to the good environmental management of the port and the surrounding natural environment and that provide users with information on environmental issues. The Blue Flag promotes the rational use of resources in nautical facilities and activities and raises awareness among people who use these fac…

Roses adds three schools and the La Vinyassa football field to bioenergy

Roses has begun work on expanding the biomass heating network, which will allow the number of facilities in the town to be powered by this renewable and environmentally friendly energy to increase. The new installation will supply hot water and heating to the Montserrat Vayreda and Vicens Vives schools, the El Franquet kindergarten and the La Vinyassa football field, which will join the Municipal Swimming Pool, the Sports Pavilion and the Mas Oliva Municipal Stadium.

The construction work on the biomass heating network that supplies the sports facilities of Roses was completed in 2020. Since then, the thermal energy used in the municipal swimming pool, the multi-sports hall and the municipal stadium for the production of sanitary hot water for showers, for heating and for heating the swimming pools, comes from this biomass network, achieving an annual savin…

24 companies and entities in Alt Empordà accredited with the Cuidem Roses seal

The label Cuidem Roses grows year after year. There are already 24 companies and entities in Alt Empordà, in the accommodation, trade, catering, activities and services sectors, accredited with this certification promoted by the Roses-Cap de Creus Business Association, in collaboration with Roses City Council.

In an event held at the Hotel Spa Terraza in Roses, yesterday, Wednesday, December 11, the delivery of the stamps obtained by the companies this 2024 took place, an event that was attended by the mayor Josep Maria Martínez , from the councilor for Promotion and Economic and Tourism of Roses, Fèlix Llorens, and from the president of the Roses-Cap de Creus Business Association, Miquel Gotanegra. T…

Regulation of access to the Natural Park of Cap de Creus

Cape Creus Point Access for motorized vehicles, cars, and motorcycles will be restricted with video surveillance on the following days: March: 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, and 31April: April 1st and all Saturdays and SundaysMay: all Saturdays and SundaysJune, July, August, and September: dailyOctober: all Saturdays and SundaysNovember: 1, 2, 3, 9, 10, and 11December: 6, 7 and 8 On these days, v…

Cleaning the seabed at the second pier collects 1,000 kg of rubbish

Last Sunday, a new day of cleaning the seabed took place, this time organized by the Badia de Roses Club at the second pier on Palangrers beach, which ended with the removal of 1,000 kg of rubbish, including twenty tires and a container.

In previous inspections, it had been detected that the seabed of the second pier and Palangrers beach accumulated waste that required crane-type means for its extraction. Last Sunday, the Club Badia de Roses put a thread on the needle and organized a cleaning action, which has the collaboration of the Port of Roses, the City Council and the Fishermen's Guild.   The Port of Roses provided human re…