Events

'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 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…

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…

Jana Bonet, from GEN Roses, is proclaimed runner-up of Catalonia in Optimist B Sailing

This runner-up will allow the young sailor of GEN Roses to climb the Optimist A group to participate in the Catalan Light Sailing CircuitThe Grup d’Esports Nàutics (GEN) Roses organized this past weekend 24-25 May, the Catalonia Optimist B championship aimed at young sailors who want to climb the Optimist A group and be able to compete in the Catalan Light Sailing Circuit.And in the Bay of Rose…

Roses is promoted at Expovacaciones in Bilbao, one of its main sending markets

Turisme de Roses was once again present at the Expovacaciones fair in Bilbao, held from May 9 to 11. Over the three days, it promoted the destination to the Basque public, loyal and interested in proposals such as those offered by the town: a privileged natural environment, rich gastronomy, hiking routes, outdoor activities, culture, oenology and a varied range of campsites.

With more than 31,000 visitors in its last edition, Expovacaciones is one of the main tourism fairs in the north of the State, and a key showcase for connecting with a market traditionally interested in destinations like Roses. In addition to direct attention to visitors to the fair, Roses has strengthened its presence in the Basque market with promotional actions in the media. Specifically, adver…

Roses is once again participating in the Women and Seafood Conference, which this year extends to four more municipalities

The GALP Costa Brava (Local Fishing Action Group), the Terres Gironines Cooperativa Ateneu and Inspira Gastronomia, are promoting the third edition of the Women and Seafood Cooking Conference, a project in which the Roses Economic Promotion Area has participated since the first edition and which aims to promote knowledge and the gastronomic heritage of women in the sea. This year, the initiative has the collaboration of the town councils of Roses, Llançà, l'Escala, Salt, Sant Feliu de Guíxols and Roses, as well as their fishermen's guilds.

The Rosinca session will take place on June 5th in the Gastronomic Classroom, at 7 p.m., and will consist of the dynamization of a group formed by older women and newcomers where they will share knowledge and cook together . Once the cooking session is over, the Classroom will open to the public who wishes to do so, who will be able to taste what has been previously cooked and will also…

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MICFootball will bring more than 1,700 people to Roses

Between April 16 and 20, Roses will be the official home of the 23rd edition of the MICFootball tournament. This morning, the mayor of Roses, Josep María Martínez; the councilor for Sports, Miguel Ángel Muñoz; and the tournament director, Juanjo Rovira, presented the match schedule and the impact that the celebration of this sporting event will have on the population over the next week. The event was also attended by the president of AE Roses, Sergi López.

The Mas Oliva and La Vinyassa Stadium fields will host a total of 3-6 matches in the U13 (children) and U15 (cadet) categories over the course of the tournament, which will bring more than 1,700 people to the town who will be staying at different hotel establishments in the town. Renowned teams such as Arsenal, Marseille and PSG will play in Roses. The matches played at the Stadium will be br…

Start of the great gastronomic festival of Roses

From yesterday, Friday March 21, and until March 30, the streets and premises of Roses will be filled with the public who, faithful to the appointment, will participate in the gastronomic party that every year becomes the Route of the Tapas of Roses and the DO Empordà wine. On this occasion, there are 84 bars, restaurants and pastries of the population adhered to the campaign, joining forces to promote local gastronomy. This year, in addition to the show of flavors, smells and textures, there will be a light show dedicated to the sea and fishing that will take place on March 28 and 29.

Artichoke croquette with truffle cream , fillet with foie gras shavings and shrimp and seafood ball, calçot hamburger, artichoke filled puff pastry with foie gras foam and quail egg, octopus cannelloni with la Vera paprika velouté, ribeye nigiri, beef with spherification of Roses shrimp reduction on millefeuilles, brunyols with Catalan cream ice cream... these are just some of the 84 creati…

120 drones will welcome 2025 in Roses with a technological show followed by the Castell de Focs

Roses will experience a brilliant, technological and creative New Year's Eve with the inclusion in its programming, for the first time in the municipality, of a spectacular drone show that will light up the bay on the night of December 31. It will start at 11.45pm on La Punta beach and will give way, at midnight sharp, to the 12 rockets that will mark the 12 bells of the beginning of the new year and, with it, the start of the Castle of Fireworks.

The New Year's Eve show in Roses will feature 120 drones that, combining dances and acrobatics and with the accompaniment of a bespoke soundtrack, will create a unique piece of light and technological art, which will lead the viewer through a magical Christmas journey. "With this novelty, - points out Sílvia Ripoll, Councilor for Festivals and Culture of Roses -, we want to continue surprising …

Marina Day’24.

Last Sunday, we celebrated Marina Day'24 and we would like to share with you some of the highlights and photographs of this special event. The day began with an exciting departure on the Roses Express Train from the Port to Punta Falconera, where the company Terramar gave us a guided tour of the bunkers and the surrounding natural environment. After exploring this historic and fascinating area, we…