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'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…

Saturday, June 7, the rescue and lifeguard service of the beaches of Roses begins

From Saturday 7 June, the beaches of Roses will have the operational rescue and lifeguard service, which will be maintained until 28 September. For the second consecutive year, the service was extended to Roses - previously in operation from Sant Joan until September 11-, thus responding to the extension of the bathing season experienced during the last years.The service will operate from 11 am to…

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…

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…