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10th CETS Permanent Forum

12/12/2023

On 30 November, 36 people, 10 from the public sector and 26 from the private sector, attended the 10th Permanent Forum of the CETS (European Charter for Sustainable Tourism) of Cap de Creus, which was held at the Park's headquarters in Vilajuïga.   The CETS is an initiative of the EUROPARC Federation that aims to promote the development of sustainable tourism in Europe's protected natural areas.…


Port Roses is developing access to the Cap de Creus and Aiguamolls de l'Empordà Natural Parks on its website.

29/11/2023

The Roses Marina, located in the privileged setting of the Costa Brava, is delighted to announce an initiative that seeks to give visibility and facilitate access to the two natural parks in which it is located: the Cap de Creus Natural Park and the Aiguamolls de l'Empordà Natural Park.

Port Roses is developing access to the Cap de Creus and Aiguamolls de l'Empordà Natural Parks on its website.   The Roses Marina, located in the privileged setting of the Costa Brava, is delighted to announce an initiative that seeks to give visibility and facilitate access to the two natural parks in which it is located: the Cap de Creus Natural Park and the Aiguamolls de l'Empordà Natural Par…


The cleaning of the Port Esportiu seabed collects 610 kg of waste plus the container.

29/10/2023

On Sunday 22nd October, the Club Badia de Roses organised the XX Neteja del fons mar, an annual event held in collaboration with the Port Esportiu de Roses, Roses Zero Plastics and the City Council's Department of the Environment, which on this occasion made it possible to remove a total of 450 kg of waste from the seabed of Platja de Palangrers.

The specific area where action was taken on Sunday was the seabed of the Platja de Palangrers beach and the land area of the beach and the second moll's breakwater, and allowed the extraction of a large quantity of glass ampoules, caps, plastic bottles, plastic bags and a large container. Port de Roses is collaborating with this initiative with the contribution of professionals from its staff to r…


On November 11 and 12, Roses celebrates the Festivalet, a unique experience for the senses.

18/10/2023

Villagers and visitors will gather again in Plaça de la Perola on November 11 and 12, to pay their annual tribute to the sunsets over the bay, with a sensory proposal that combines light, color, gastronomy and music .

The characteristics of the bay of Roses and the location that hosts the various events of the Festivalet, La Perola beach, offer every year to the attending public a unique show, where the colors and light on the horizon and reflected in the immense mirror of water are the absolute protagonists. The musical and gastronomic proposals that the Economic Promotion Area of ​​the City Council a…


Fire drill on a pleasure boat in the port of Roses.

15/10/2023

This Wednesday, a fire drill took place on a recreational boat that was moored to the pier attached to the harbor dock of the Roses marina.

This Wednesday, a fire drill took place on a recreational boat that was moored to the pier attached to the harbor dock of the Roses marina. In the exercise, there were two injuries of varying degrees, one, in the burning boat and the other, in the rescue tasks of the first one. The exercise has been organized by Civil Protection of the Generalitat, Ports de la Generalitat and Port Roses, with th…


Roses enters a state of emergency due to drought.

26/09/2023

As of today, Tuesday, September 26, the water restrictions for municipalities in a state of emergency due to drought come into force in Roses, which includes limiting water consumption to a maximum of 200 liters per inhabitant and day

Today, Tuesday 26 September, resolution ACC/3238/2023 enters into force , declaring a state of emergency due to hydrological drought in the operating unit of the Darnius Boadella reservoir, where Roses belongs. The resolution is the result of the evaluation of the Interdepartmental Drought Commission (made up of the departments of the Vice Presidency, Climate Action, Interior, Economy, Business…


Access restrictions on the Rosinca side of the Cap de Creus National Park have prevented the entry of 28,100 vehicles. 05/09/2023

05/09/2023

On August 31 ended the period of circulation restrictions in the Natural Park of Cap de Creus from the municipality of Roses, which began last July 15 and for the third consecutive year, as a protective measure to avoid saturation, the 'impact on the natural environment and possible risks in cases of emergencies. The restriction has prevented a total of 28,100 vehicles from entering the park during this period

The restrictions implemented have been active in Roses every day between 10.30 and 16.30 for vehicles with 4 wheels or more, through an access control point located at the height of the Torre d'en Sastre and managed with informants . During the second half of July, 400 vehicles per day were prevented from entering the Park on average, while in August this number rose to 700 vehicles per day.   "…


Port of Roses promotes sustainability with the incorporation of an electric vehicle.

25/08/2023

Roses, 24 August 2023 - In an outstanding demonstration of its commitment to protecting the environment and promoting sustainability, the Roses Marina has taken a firm step towards reducing its carbon footprint. In line with its objectives defined in the ISO 14001 standard and the EMAS Regulation and within the framework of the "Cuidem Roses" initiative, the port has incorporated a Nissan Leaf ele…


Presentation of the Festa Major program

25/07/2023

This morning took place the presentation of the program of events for the Festa Major de Roses which, between August 10 and 15, will offer thirty activities that will fill squares and streets with shows for all audiences, traditions and fun.

Escape room in the street, shows and attractions for children and families   In compliance with the measures approved to deal with the exceptional drought situation in Catalonia, the Water Slide and Foam Festival activities will not be held this year. Children's fun, however, will continue to be guaranteed with activities such as the escape room on 'Missió espacial' street, a proposal to demons…


New course for Marina sailors.

23/07/2023

The Barcelona Nautical Institute has opened registrations for a new free course aimed at promoting the skills and knowledge needed to become a sports porting sailor.

 

The Barcelona Nautical Institute has opened registrations for a new free course aimed at promoting the skills and knowledge needed to become a sports porting sailor. In order to access this training, no previous qualifications are required, and it is aimed at people with a desire to work in the maritime and port sector, a sector with a great future projection and which currently has a constant and…


Cala Murtra, responsible snorkeling itinerary

09/07/2023

The Cap de Creus Natural Park has promoted the first itineraries for responsible snorkeling. These are three itineraries that want to help account for sports activity and the need to conserve the biodiversity of protected marine spaces. One of these spaces is Cala Murtra, located in the municipality of Roses.

The starting points of each itinerary are located in three different coves: Cala Tamariua, Portlligat and Cala Murtra. The route located in Cala Murtra (Roses) is between 300 and 600 meters long. It allows you to observe more sandy bottom species such as spider fish, roger, hake, sea cucumber and shoals of cuttlefish and chestnuts, among others. The itinerary that leaves Cala Tamariua (Port de l…