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Roses

Spain

Explore the remarkably preserved medieval fortress of Castell de la Trinitat overlooking turquoise Mediterranean waters and charming old town beaches.

Currency Euro (EUR)
Language Catalan, Spanish
Time Zone CET (UTC+1)
Best Time to Visit Jun–Oct
Typical Duration 7-14 nights
Price Range From $2,190 pp
Port Type Port of Call
Tender Port Yes

A charming gateway to the Costa Brava, Roses offers access to medieval architecture, pristine beaches, and proximity to Barcelona and the French Riviera on luxury small-ship cruises.

Cruises that visit Roses

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Ships typically depart around 6:00 PM
Usually about 10 hours ashore
Getting around:
Aiguamolls de l'Empordà I found this nature reserve while looking for reserves near Roses in Spain. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.5 · 10k Closed · Opens 9 AM Wed
Restaurant Las Palmeras Very good food and reasonable prices. Mediterranean · ★ 4.3 · 6k
Mercat de Roses Small and traditional, local products and good prizes Market · ★ 4.3 · 6k Closes soon · 8 PM
Platja de Santa Margarida Top notch Spanish vacation city. Public beach · ★ 4.5 · 6k
El Celler de Can Roca Extraordinary flavors, exquisite wines, impeccable service, beautiful room. Fine Dining · ★ 4.8 · 5k Closed · Opens 10 AM Wed
Museu de la Ciutadella de Roses Very affordable entry and there is a lot of history to see. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.4 · 5k Closes soon · 8 PM
Txots Roses This is good food, good service and authentic Spanish food and good value. Restaurant · ★ 4.4 · 5k
bONAvibra Beach Bar Simple home cooked beach food and cocktails right on the beach in Roses. Restaurant · ★ 4.3 · 4k
Compartir Had the tasting menu, it was exquisitely prepared , art on a plate. Mediterranean · ★ 4.6 · 3k Opens soon · 8 PM
Platja de l'Almadrava pretty crowded but clear water and great view Great beach! Tourist attraction · ★ 4.6 · 3k
Rosa Restaurante Never had a better meal plus view and service excellent. Restaurant · ★ 4.6 · 2k
Platja La Punta The water is usually calm, making it a good spot for families. Public beach · ★ 4.4 · 2k
Platja De Roses Resort hotel · ★ 4.4 · 2k
Restaurant Falconera extremely good food and service, highly recommended Mediterranean · ★ 4.6 · 2k Opens soon · 8 PM
Bo.TiC The chef’s table is a front row seat to this unforgettable show! Fine Dining · ★ 4.8 · 2k Closed · Opens 12:45 PM Wed
Restaurant Ci Lovely staff and tasty food. Grill · ★ 4.3 · 2k Closed · Opens 8 AM Wed
Castell de la Trinitat This is a self guided tour and very interesting. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.3 · 2k
Restaurant Can Granyela Fantastic, great place, friendly people,great food ! Mediterranean · ★ 4.5 · 2k
Vivaz Mar Great restaurant with fresh pizza’s and the best coffee in Roses Restaurant · ★ 4.6 · 2k
GOZOS MUNDANOS Excellent food, really made the visit to Roses. Mediterranean · ★ 4.7 · 1k
Roses lll Best paella we've eaten in Roses. Grill · ★ 4.6 · 1k
Taberna Las Tablas One of the best restaurant in roses for good / low price restaurant. Mediterranean · ★ 4.6 · 1k
Bar Antonio So delicious we ate here 3 or 4 times during our week in Roses. Bar · ★ 4.4 · 1k
Bodega La Gallega De Roses Nice choice for seafood in Roses. Galician · ★ 4.5 · 1k
Ca la Valeria Restaurant Friendly owners, great food, home-made! Mediterranean · ★ 4.5 · 1k
ROM Restaurant Amazing location, polite staff, delicious food. Mediterranean · ★ 4.4 · 1k
Restaurant Can Cervera Roses Best restaurant in Roses so far and we have been coming here for 25 years. Mediterranean · ★ 4.5 · 1k Closed · Opens 12:30 PM Wed
Passeig Marítim de Roses Beautiful village in the north of spain Tourist attraction · ★ 4.6 · 1k
RESTAURANT M BISTRO Best restaurant in Roses, the food was healthy and very well prepared. Restaurant · ★ 4.7 · 1k
Restaurant Cal Campaner Amazing service amazing food, all fresh and tasty. Seafood · ★ 4.7 · 1k Opens soon · 8 PM
Platja de Canyelles Petites Biked here from Roses to swim and snorkel. Beach · ★ 4.7 · 1k
Restaurant Bitàkora A perfect meal in a fantastic setting. Mediterranean · ★ 4.3 · 1k
Puerto rico Prices are reasonable and quality of food is very good. Mediterranean · ★ 4.6 · 1k
La BODEGA Enjoyed the experience but Rosas is not for us, a one time visit. Tapas Bar · ★ 4.3 · 1k
Tren Turístic Cultural Roses Expres - ROSES We did the 3 hour tour in Roses., towards the national parks. Tour agency · ★ 4.5 · 1k
Cala Rostella Tourist attraction · ★ 4.7 · 1k
Expo Roses Not cheap but a lot of choice Pottery store · ★ 4.4 · 1k Closes soon · 8 PM
Escape Room Roses A great indoor activity in Roses. Escape room center · ★ 4.9 · 1k
La Deliciosa The tapas were immaculate, honestly some of the best I’ve had in Spain. Mediterranean · ★ 4.6 · 1k
Restaurant de l'Església The food was decent, and the prices were fair for the quality offered. Restaurant · ★ 4.4 · 1k
JACKSO BAR & MUSIC Great atmosphere with good music and unique tasty cocktails. Cocktail bar · ★ 4.6 · 0k
Mercat Xines A fantastic got everything (well nearly everything) at low prices. Variety store · ★ 3.9 · 0k Closes soon · 8:30 PM
Restaurant Sumac The wagyu steaks were brilliant and the snails the best I have ever had. Restaurant · ★ 4.8 · 0k Opens soon · 8 PM
Platja Nova Beach · ★ 4.4 · 0k
Platja dels Palangrers Pleasant beach setting, especially in afternoon and evening-facing west. Public beach · ★ 4.5 · 0k
La Bocatzeria Not extremely cheap but very good value for money! German · ★ 4.7 · 0k
La bodeguita de al lado This was by far the best tapas I’ve had in Spain, right here in Roses. Tapas Bar · ★ 4.5 · 0k
Fleca i Cafeteria La Quana Great breakfast options, good coffee and the owner is very nice Espresso bar · ★ 4.5 · 0k Closed · Opens 6:30 AM Wed
Platja Cala Murtra Cala Murtra feels completely different from the busy beaches around Roses. Public beach · ★ 4.5 · 0k
Mons Café Good coffee and great service! Cafe · ★ 4.4 · 0k Closed · Opens 7 AM Thu
Cafe Uno Second visit for a hot chocolate. Cafe · ★ 4.6 · 0k
Eet en Drink Cafe Restaurant Anders/Difrente Super sushi haring and good price...very nice service....and rosbief Restaurant · ★ 4.4 · 0k
Restaurant la Movida A good place to eat something else than calamari at the costa brava. Mediterranean · ★ 4.6 · 0k
Cala Lledó Tourist attraction · ★ 4.5 · 0k
Almadrava platja Swimming is superb but pay close attention to the flags . Public beach · ★ 4.6 · 0k
La Fraternal Here”, with great food, Sangria, great waitress and Grantorrico on guitar. Restaurant · ★ 4.4 · 0k
Platja del Salatar Public beach · ★ 4.5 · 0k
Ginjolers A must visit in Roses, incredible tapas and drinks Excelent hospitality Grill · ★ 4.9 · 0k
Cala Calitjàs Beach · ★ 4.5 · 0k
els Brancs recommended for a special occasion during the sunset :) Mediterranean · ★ 4.1 · 0k
Bar de la Baie Great little spot in Las Rosas with a relaxed atmosphere and a nice view. Bar · ★ 4.6 · 0k
Mila Perfect food - perfect service - unbelievable views! Restaurant · ★ 4.7 · 0k
Parque Natural del Cap de Creus Nature preserve · ★ 3.5 · 0k
Harry's bar Roses Would recommend to anyone visiting Roses. Grill · ★ 4.7 · 0k
Platja del Rastell Beach · ★ 4.5 · 0k
Sabotigueta Roses One of the best shops in roses by far. Novelty store · ★ 4.6 · 0k Closes soon · 8:30 PM
Restaurant La Llotja very clean and modern space in the heart of the Roses Harbour. Mediterranean · ★ 5 · 0k Closed · Opens 1 PM Wed
LACOSTE ROSES Designer polos with crocodile logos Clothing store · ★ 4.2 · 0k Open · Closes 9 PM
Nube sisha bar roses Beautiful place, I recommend it in roses Cocktail bar · ★ 5 · 0k Closed · Opens 6 PM Wed
Restaurant Flor de Lis 47 Dine-in·No delivery Mediterranean · ★ 4.7 · 0k
picnic rosas Dine-in·Takeout Hamburger · ★ 4.9 · 0k Closed · Opens 6:30 PM Wed
El Perro Rojo Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery Tapas Bar · ★ 4.9 · 0k
Pura Vida / Pizzeria, Restaurant, Bar The ingredients was good but the blat was not so great! Pizza · ★ 4.9 · 0k
Plage de Roses Beach pavillion · ★ 4.6 · 0k
La Mirosa For coffee lovers, the coffee is Illy... The best. Tea house · ★ 4.8 · 0k Closes soon · 8:30 PM
17480 La Central Dine-in Restaurant · ★ 4.8 · 0k Closed · Opens 1 PM Wed
Centre Comercial Roses Shopping mall · ★ 4.4 · 0k
Platja de Bonifaci Tourist attraction · ★ 4.9 · 0k
IDEES ROSES In-store shopping·In-store pickup·Delivery Souvenir store · ★ 4.7 · 0k Closes soon · 8 PM
Arte de Toledo Large choice of Toledo gift especially golded jewels, very kind people Store · ★ 4.3 · 0k Closes soon · 8:30 PM
Blue Bar Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery Cocktail bar · ★ 4.8 · 0k
Parc de jocs infantils Playground · ★ 4.6 · 0k
Parc Megalític de Roses Park · ★ 4.5 · 0k
Galerias de Roses In-store shopping·In-store pickup·Delivery Fashion accessories store · ★ 4.2 · 0k Closes soon · 8:30 PM
Elle Store · ★ 4.3 · 0k
Auto Roses Park · ★ 5 · 0k

Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.

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About Roses

Roses has emerged as a charming Mediterranean port of call, welcoming passengers from four distinguished cruise lines including Seabourn, Emerald Cruises, PONANT EXPLORATIONS, and The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. With 19 upcoming cruises and a typical duration of seven nights, this Catalan gem serves as a convenient stop on Mediterranean itineraries that often include Barcelona, Corsica, and the Italian Riviera. The port's popularity peaks during the summer and early fall months, making it an ideal destination for those seeking a more intimate cruising experience.

Once ashore, visitors discover a delightful blend of history and coastal charm. The impressive Citadel of Roses, a centuries-old fortress, offers commanding views of the bay and surrounding landscape, while the town's picturesque waterfront invites leisurely strolls and authentic local dining. Whether you're seeking cultural exploration or simply want to soak in the Mediterranean atmosphere, Roses provides the perfect balance of accessibility and authentic Spanish coastal character.
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Reasons to Visit

1

Explore Roses Castle's Medieval Ruins

Discover the imposing 16th-century Citadel of Roses, a star-shaped fortress overlooking the harbor with breathtaking Mediterranean views. Wander through its well-preserved stone walls and bastions, learning about centuries of maritime history. The castle offers panoramic vistas perfect for photography and understanding this strategic port's fascinating past.

2

Savor Fresh Seafood at the Harbor

Indulge in Roses' renowned seafood restaurants lining the picturesque waterfront, where local catch arrives daily. Try gambas al ajillo, grilled fish, and creamy seafood rice while watching fishing boats return. The relaxed Mediterranean dining culture here captures authentic Costa Brava flavors you won't forget.

3

Hike to Cap de Creus Headland

Trek to the dramatic Cap de Creus peninsula, where rugged cliffs meet turquoise waters in stunning natural splendor. This protected natural park features otherworldly rock formations and hidden coves perfect for swimming. The coastal paths offer unforgettable Mediterranean landscapes and opportunities to spot local wildlife.

4

Browse the Vibrant Weekly Market

Experience Roses' authentic local culture at the bustling weekly market bursting with fresh produce, artisan crafts, and regional specialties. Browse colorful stalls selling local wines, olive oils, ceramics, and textiles directly from vendors. This lively gathering captures the true spirit of Costa Brava village life.

5

Relax on Roses' Golden Sandy Beaches

Unwind on the expansive, family-friendly beaches surrounding Roses, featuring soft golden sand and calm, clear waters ideal for swimming. The main beach offers beach bars serving refreshing drinks and local snacks. Multiple coves provide quieter alternatives for those seeking peaceful Mediterranean relaxation away from crowds.

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