Natural Park of Cap de Creus

In Roses township, an area of great value thanks to its marvellous landscape and geological virtues. Equally valued are its flora and fauna and the cultural heritage to be found here (megalithic tombs and monuments).

Natural Park of Aiguamolls de l´Empordà

Located in Roses township we find these 4.000 hectares of Marshland with interesting plant and animal life; a place of refuge for migrating birds. Situated 10 km from Roses, between Empuriabrava and St. Pere Pescador we find the information office for these marshes, also a departure point for various routes to reach the observatorys.

The Albera range

Between the French border and the Alt Empordà plain, is the location of this area, where places of ecological interest converge such as: beech and oak woods; the reservoir of Jonquera; Requesens Castle, the Albera tortoise reproduction centre in Garriguella and the megalithic and romanesque monuments.

Castelló d´Empúries-Empuriabrava

A medieval village 9 km from Roses. Places to visit: Gothic cathedral of Sta. Maria 14th century, The Parochial Museum, The Counts Palace, today the Town Hall; the Sta. Clara convent (11th century), the Farinera Museum, The medieval jail (14th century), The old House (14th century); The Gallarda Door (11th-12th century) and the large Empuriabrava marine port (with an important network of navigable canals).

Figueres

18 km from Roses. The capital of the Alt Empordà region and an important commercial centre. Places to visit: La Rambla (the main street which runs through the centre of the city), the Dalí Museum; the Toy Museum; the Empordà Museum; the parish church of St. Pere (14th century) and the Saint Ferran castle (a military fortress).

Peralada

15 km from Roses. Places to visit: Romanesque cloister of Saint Domènec (12th century) and the Peralada Castle Mueum containing the Library, the convent of Carme, the church an the Gothic cloister, the wine Museum and the Castle of Peralada, nowadays an important casino. Every summer the International Music Festival takes place here.

Vilabertran

18 km from Roses, situated between Peralada and Figueres, we find this small village with the monastic settlement of Sta. Maria, containing magnificent architectural features of Romanesque and Gothic, Catalan style.

Sant Pere de Rodes

Located 20 km from Roses. This Benedictine monastery, Romanesque style from the 11th century is situated on top of the Port de la Selva mountain with a breath taking view over the Bay of Roses.

Cadaqués

Situated 20 km from Roses. A picturesque marine village. Places to visit: The Salvador Dalí House Museum (Portlligat), Pierrot-Moore Museum, Municipal Art Museum and Sta. Maria Church with a magnificient 18th century baroque altarpiece.

Ruïnes d´Empúries

30 km from Roses. Situated beside the sea we find these fascinating archaeological ruins (575BC). Places to visit: the site of the Greek colony of Emporiom and of the Roman city of Emporiae, the medieval village of St. Martí d’Empúries and the Monographic museum.