{"id":27488,"date":"2018-01-22T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-01-22T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.clubvillamar.com\/blog\/?p=27488"},"modified":"2018-03-19T10:24:55","modified_gmt":"2018-03-19T10:24:55","slug":"experiences-and-facts-help-you-to-see-the-10-best-sides-of-roses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clubvillamar.com\/blog\/spain\/experiences-and-facts-help-you-to-see-the-10-best-sides-of-roses\/","title":{"rendered":"Experiences and facts help you to see the 10 best sides of Roses"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Help is on its way to have a stunning holiday in Roses<\/h2>\n

For the majority holidaymakers<\/strong> the holiday<\/strong> is a very special occasion<\/strong>. It’s not necessary your holiday<\/strong> is going to be ultra perfect<\/strong>, but something near that, is very wishful. How can you do this? We know this is probably going to be an \u00a8Ahaaaa-moment\u00a8.<\/p>\n

The only thing you need to do is, be on time with arranging<\/strong> your holiday and know your possibilities in the site<\/strong>. This all gives you the opportunity<\/strong> to have a great holiday<\/strong> AND you can already start<\/strong> as soon as possible with your pre holiday mood<\/strong>, without any stress<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Roses<\/strong> (in Spanish Rosas) is a very special famous,<\/strong> though, authentic<\/strong> village. It had 1 of the 1st fishing ports<\/strong> on the north Catalan coast. There have been writing books and many webpages about Roses. To help you on your way<\/strong>, we give you the first 10 various things you can do<\/strong> during your stay in Roses<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Roses’ TOP 10+1 holiday tips<\/h2>\n

1. Golf de Roses, the best spot according to water sport maniacs<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Action & peace on the coast of Roses<\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At the 80m long beach<\/strong> with fine sand<\/strong> regularly a great wind<\/strong> is spotted, as the story goes from several well-known schools for windsurfing and kite surfing. Meteorological messages confirm this with the best windy moment of 22 to 46km\/h<\/strong>. This makes Roses<\/strong> even more popular. Especially during winter season, when the waves go even up to a height of 2m! You can imagine that when you’re a water lover<\/strong> or a wave freak<\/strong> this as a dream coming true<\/strong>.<\/span>A positive thing about the huge fine sandy bay of Roses<\/strong> is also very attractive<\/strong> for a lot of couples<\/strong> and families with children<\/strong>. The beach<\/strong> goes slightly into the water<\/strong> and the is side onshore<\/strong>. So, there’s no danger to drift to open sea.<\/span><\/p>\n

Roses<\/strong> is full of tourist attractions<\/strong> and cultural sites<\/strong>. Of course the water sport facilities<\/strong> can’t be missed, like the catamaran, sailing ships, kayak, diving, windsurf, rowing and kite surf. The same as the popular ride on the banana-donut and a lift in the air with parasailing.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Discover Ferran’s delicious dishes<\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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2. Culinary attraction: El Bulli<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

El Bulli<\/strong> is a very well-known restaurant<\/strong> in Roses of a very famous chef cook<\/strong>, Ferran Adri\u00e0. Unfortunately, since July 2011, you can’t enjoy Ferran’s cuisine specialties in El Bulli. But the world famous place itself<\/strong> and Roses<\/strong> are worth a visit<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In the meantime we don’t want you to be empty handed. You can taste<\/strong> something of Ferran’s culinary ideas<\/strong> in Barcelona<\/strong>. Foodies<\/strong> who already had a marvelous diner<\/strong> in Tickets<\/strong> say you’ve got to book<\/strong> at least 2 months ahead<\/strong> on the website of Tickets. That must say something about the popularity and the fact that it’s a must-have-been culinary adventure<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Aquabrava, the water park of Roses<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Get wet & wild in Aquabrava, the water park in Roses<\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

With the Costa Brava as source of inspiration, the large water park<\/strong> Aquabrava in Roses<\/strong> has been created. Lots of crazy slides, waterfalls, the world wide known crazy rivers and more are waiting for you in Roses! It’s a day full of water fun for all ages, as the kids (under 120cm) have their own paradise in ‘Tropic Island’ and ‘Kids Lagoon’.<\/p>\n

Some handy tips from holidaymakers<\/strong> is always a welcome bonus. Prevent dissapointments<\/strong>, because it’s not allowed to bring your own food and drinks. We hear you thinking \u201cBut what if they don’t check the bags?\u201d. Well they normally do. Nevertheless, it’s definitely worth the entrance price<\/strong> to spend a day in Aquabrava<\/strong> and the entrence price is in line of other European water parks. By the way, keep your eyes on the clock when you intend to enter the park in the afternoon. As there’s a price reduction for entering in the afternoon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Experience a special day in the citadel of Roses<\/em><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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4. La Ciutadella an essential for everyone who’s visiting Roses\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

This impressive tourist attraction<\/strong> shows historical-artistic complex<\/strong> and vestiges of various periods<\/strong>. The military fortification<\/strong> La Ciutadella definitely attracts your attention. The historical fortress shows many archaeological discoveries from the Greek city of Rhode<\/strong>. Or for example, the Romanesque monastery.<\/span><\/p>\n

A unique exhibition<\/strong> you’ll find in the museum<\/strong> El Museu de la Ciutadella de Roses. Here you’ll see remains of different professions from the past 13 centuries.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Parc Natural del Cap de Creus near Roses’ artistic and monumental heritages<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Limitless possibilites to unveil the natural beauty of Cap de Creus<\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Does a walk<\/strong> in nature<\/strong> make you happy? Yes? Imagine you are in Cap de Creus<\/strong>, the 1st class culturale nature park. At least that’s how Parc Natural del Cap de Creus is called by holiday makers and locals<\/strong>. The nature reserve is of over 13.000ha large. Definitely you’ll dream away with a large variety of flowers and trees<\/strong> along your way in the sanctuary<\/strong> La Punta del Cap de Creus’ or ‘Norfeu Cape.<\/span>A nice little detail is that in 1971 ‘La Punta del Cap de Creus’ was the decor for the movie The Light at the Edge of the World. And also Norfeu Cap is a miracle itself with volcanic traces of more than 10 million years ago<\/strong>.<\/span>
\nA tip from hikers<\/strong> who’ve been there. Bring enough water, something to eat, a cover for the sun and, above all, wear sturdy shoes, because of the rocky substrate.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

6. Empuriabrava (Castello d’Empuries), also known as the great DZ<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In the flank of Roses<\/strong> is the Venice of the Costa Brava<\/strong> situated. Overwhelm yourself with over 40km of canals around houses<\/strong> in Empuriabrava. You’ll probably already feel it coming, but you can’t compare Empuriabrava with famous spots of the Costa Brava. The big bars and disco’s aren’t image up here. Empuriabrava<\/strong> has its own personality<\/strong> with its port being 1 of the largest ports in the world<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Besides the romantic Venice atmosphere <\/strong>and the historical heritages<\/strong>, Empuriabrava is the place to be for sky diving<\/strong>! Heroes who went up for a jump had brilliant experiences. Not without a reason Empuriabrava is called the great<\/strong> ‘Drop Zone<\/strong>‘ (DZ). Take your chance when you’re here to have a different point of view on the Costa Brava<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

7. Karting Roses<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Go like a madd speed devil on Karting Roses<\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Speed devils’ attention<\/strong>! Do you like to press the accelerator pedal hard without a chance you’ll get a fine? With the F1 monster of Karting Roses<\/strong> you’ll definitely have a lot of fun<\/strong>. Are you the driver who rips the kart track with 110km\/h? Can you imagine how fast that is on a kart track? Do you first want to get a bit the kart feeling? In the F2 Sports you’ll get feeling on a comfy way, while you speed over the track with 85km\/h.<\/span>Also take the kids<\/strong> with you. For the kids between 5 and 10 years<\/strong> is a special track and karts. Wauw! The children will be amazed when they grab a cool helmet and get on their own go-kart track in their own kart<\/strong>!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

8. Wander around near Roses<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The nature<\/strong> of Roses<\/strong> is magnificent<\/strong>! During a lovely walk you enjoy optimal<\/strong> from the gifts of Mother Nature<\/strong>. You’ll be charmed when you walk inland<\/strong> or follow coastal paths<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Along the coast you’ll find the lighthouse of Roses<\/strong> and the castle<\/strong> Castillo de Trinitat. Castillo de Trinitat is a 5-pointed star shaped castle with extraordinary remains. There are many more historical and cultural assets of interest<\/strong>, like the Visigothic fortress<\/strong>. Which is assumed to be the most special, hidden and unknown fortress atop a hill with a view over the old part of Roses.<\/p>\n

9. Paratge Natural d’Inter\u00e9s de l’Albera<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Paratge Natural d’Inter\u00e9s de l’Albera: 1 of the natural beauties near Roses<\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

The Albera Range<\/strong> is invitingly accessible<\/strong> from out of Roses<\/strong> and other parts of the Costa Brava<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The western part is covered with lots of trees<\/strong> and is characterized by a great diversity of mid-mountain vegetation<\/strong>. Another beautiful part is the east side with its bushy vegetation<\/strong> and Mediterranean undergrowth<\/strong>. In alternation of Albera’s beautiful nature<\/strong> you’ll find hither and thither remains of castles<\/strong>. For example the castles Rocabert\u00ed, Requesens and Canadal (14th and 15th century).<\/p>\n

History experts<\/strong> say the most notable<\/strong> is the 10th century monastery<\/strong> ‘Sant Quirze de Colera’. But the hills of Albera<\/strong> are also rich of heritages of Romanesque art<\/strong> and a bunch of megalithic monuments<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Endless enjoyment of Roses!<\/span><\/div>\n

10. Viewpoint Puig Rom<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Go for the best views of Roses<\/strong> and go to the viewpoint<\/strong> Puig Rom. Here you can enjoy the ultimate panorama<\/strong> over the bay of Roses<\/strong>. And of course you’ll have a breathtaking view<\/strong> over the inland<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

If you look carefully you’ll also spot Visigothic fortress<\/strong>. This is 1 of the most special kept secrets of Roses<\/strong> with the 7th century remains.<\/p>\n

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Sant Pere Pescador<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

An EXTRA+ for tourists & lovers of art and history<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Visit the 3 pilgrimage points<\/strong> of the Dal\u00ed-triangle<\/strong> and discover the wonderful world<\/strong> of surrealism<\/strong> of Salvador Dal\u00ed<\/strong>. It’s that impressive that even tourist come from Barcelona (1.5 till 2 hours single train ride) and say it’s really worth it<\/strong>.<\/p>\n